Ignorant complacency?

BA2276 once again highlights that in the extremely rare event of a crash, evacuating passengers safely is a critical challenge

The recent engine explosion and resulting fire involving a British Airways Boeing 777‑200ER departing Las Vegas for Gatwick on September 8 has brought into sharp focus passengers who compromise not only their safety but that of fellow passengers by insisting on taking their carry-on baggage with them.

Scenes of passengers wandering away from the burning 777 carrying, dragging or wheeling their carry-on baggage flashed around the world to the alarm of aviation safety commentators.