Experts warn against leaving luggage on the plane in case of an emergency. The IATA reports of life-threatening situations in which passengers have found themselves because they wanted to keep their belongings safe.
Aviation experts have issued a strong warning: passengers should leave their luggage on the plane in case of an emergency. This is reported by the “Sun“.
IATA warns: leave hand luggage behind during evacuation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has observed that many passengers try to take their hand luggage with them during an evacuation. This can lead to life-threatening situations as it blocks the exits.
This has already led to fatal accidents, such as in Russia in 2019, when 41 people died in a plane crash. Nick Careen, head of IATA’s safety department, told the Sun: “Unfortunately, fines never work. Although it is a global standard and a requirement for every flight, it remains a challenge.”
Flight attendant advises not to wear shorts on the plane
In addition to such important warnings about how to behave on an airplane, a flight attendant has also shown in a series of TikTok videos what not to do on board an airplane.
Among other things, she warns against wearing shorts on flights. “There are many reasons for this, but it will be cold and you will freeze,” she says. She also points out that shorts can lead to severe burns in an evacuation.