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Unusually high or low air temperatures in commercial aircraft cabins, occurring before, during, and after boarding, may affect the health and safety of passengers and crew. An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will conduct a study to assess the health and safety impacts of temperatures in aircraft cabins. The committee will examine data on cabin temperatures and evidence on health and safety impacts. It will also assess the applicability and feasibility of applying existing standards on air temperatures and humidity levels in enclosed settings to ensure the health and safety of cabin occupants.
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Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures
Consensus Study Report
·2026
Commercial aircraft cabins expose passengers and flight attendants to a range of environmental conditions, including at times excessively hot or cold temperatures that may affect health, safety, and comfort. While aircraft systems are generally effective at maintaining acceptable cabin conditions, c...
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