NTSB Recommends Air Transport Association Address Blanket Flammability
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the association to warn members about passenger comfort blankets and replace them with fire-resistant materials.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation directed at the Air Transport Association of America concerning the safety of items provided for passenger comfort during flight. Specifically, the board highlights concerns regarding the flammability characteristics of blankets currently in use. The NTSB advises the association to alert its membership about these potential fire hazards. Furthermore, the board urges member airlines to replace existing blankets with alternatives that contain more fire-resistant materials to enhance overall cabin safety.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-94-132