Aging passengers cause evacuation problems.

A study found that many older passengers slow down flight evacuations. This could change how quickly planes need to be emptied in emergencies. Airlines need to make changes to their safety plans.

Researchers discovered that a growing number of older passengers impact evacuation times. The standard 90-second rule for evacuation may not be enough. This problem is happening in Germany, and there is no clear solution yet. Airlines and emergency services are worried about passenger safety. They need to find ways to quickly get everyone off the plane.

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