Discipline can save lives

The successful evacuation of all 379 passengers from the Japan Airlines plane in just 90 seconds is remarkable. According to reports, passengers followed flight attendant instructions to exit the plane without retrieving their hand luggage.

As the fire safety expert stated, passengers retrieving luggage could have slowed the evacuation. This incident highlights the importance of airline staff training passengers on safety protocols and calm obedience of procedures.

Many see discipline as a misuse of power to undermine civil liberties. However, when properly applied - as in this evacuation - discipline can save lives.