Airlines issued alert over one 'recurring hazard' that puts passengers at dangerPost-event analyses have identified one key hazard that consistently recurs during emergency evacuationsView Image The FAA issued an alert to operators on September 16 (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Airlines operating in the US have been urged to re-examine their safety practices amidst a 'recurring safety hazard'. The US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued its message in a 'Safety Alert for Operators' (SAFO), highlighting the persistent problem of retrieving luggage during evacuations. ‌The alert, issued on September 16, reads: "This SAFO serves to emphasise the operational and safety-critical importance of strict passenger compliance with crewmember instructions during emergency evacuations. ‌"Specifically, it addresses the adverse effects of passengers attempting to evacuate with carry-on items, which can significantly impede evacuation procedures and increase the potential for injury or fatality." Its official advice reads: "In the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation, you must follow crew instructions and leave the aircraft quickly, leaving all cabin baggage behind.