Originally Posted by
GoGiants
Bolding mine.
3 extra seconds X 150 pax = 7.5 minutes!! I don't want to be on the end of that line in a burning plane.
Yeah -- if I recall correctly, a burning plane will be filled with toxic fumes in about 90 seconds, so a full evac needs to happen in that time. No time for dinking around with luggage for heaven's sake. Pull heads out of me-first land and think of those behind you dead. Simple conclusion: Exit the plane and don't screw around. What's to discuss?

Lead, follow, or get out of the way.