“Specific Challenges”: New Study Uncovers In-Flight Dangers & Risks For Elderly Passengers

A new aviation-safety study argues that the growing number of older airline passengers could complicate emergency evacuations, especially on smaller single-aisle jets like the Airbus A320. Using 27 simulated evacuation scenarios, the researchers found that both the share of passengers over 60 and where they are seated materially have an impact on how quickly the cabin can be cleared in the event of an emergency evacuation.