Safety Concerns Prevent Passengers from Turning Overhead Lockers into Relaxation Spaces

While some innovative cabin concepts envision the overhead locker area as a space for relaxation, this is not currently a reality for passengers. Climbing into an overhead locker is strongly advised against due to safety concerns. Passengers risk injury if they encounter turbulence or fall out of the locker, and they would also not have access to essential items such as oxygen masks during emergencies. Flight attendants and overhead bin suppliers warn that climbing in and out of the locker may also be dangerous due to the weight capacity limitations of the lockers and the lack of a mechanism to open them from the inside. Major, a veteran flight attendant, has never personally witnessed a passenger inside an overhead locker but has seen pictures of crew members in similar situations. He advises passengers to report any unusual behavior to crew members instead of intervening themselves to avoid causing conflicts, as crew members are trained to handle disruptive situations. Major encourages passengers to respect safety guidelines and not film or share footage of such incidents as it could negatively impact vulnerable individuals. Overall, Major emphasizes that the airplane cabin is a highly regulated environment, and safety rules must be followed to prevent creating further issues onboard.