The International Air Transport Association (IATA), alongside EASA and the FAA, has launched the global "Save a Life, Not a Bag" safety campaign. The initiative targets a critical hazard: passengers pausing to retrieve cabin baggage or film videos during emergency evacuations. While commercial aircraft must evacuate within a strict 90-second benchmark, an IATA survey revealed that only 61% of travelers knew they must leave all belongings behind. Industry leaders warn that

FAA grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s after a mid-flight window incident. Alaska Airlines and Boeing collaborate for urgent investigations.

The US FAA has extended a waiver of slot usage requirements at New York City airports until October 28, 2023