Daily Memo: Grabbing Carry-Ons During An Evacuation—How Bad Could It Be?

Exit sign on a Boeing 737 MAX
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The aviation industry has a carry-on bag problem. Airline policies and passengers’ desire to avoid a few extra minutes of wait time upon arrival lead to more carry-on space demand than supply on most flights. And in the rare instances when things go wrong, the temptation to stop and grab a bag...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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