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Safe aircraft evacuation: why carry-on luggage must stay behind as passengers follow crew instructions
IATA’s “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign reminds passengers that carry-on luggage must be left behind during an emergency aircraft evacuation. Crew instructions, FAA guidance and EASA advice all point to the same rule: seconds matter, and bags in the aisle can slow exits, damage slides and endanger lives in the cabin
09.06.2026