Hi guys and girls!
I used to be cabin crew for SWISS, and have deadheaded or flown privately on this 4-engine aircraft which is lovingly known as the "Jumbolino". It's quite narrow inside and when it is max PAX (which on London flights it usually is) then it is already tight to get through during boarding. I can't imagine what it was like during evacuation when everyone got up AND took their luggage out! Surely there were elbows and bags going into each other's ribs! However, until they REALLY understand the imminent danger of an evacuation, they will not abandon their bags. The "90 secs" rule is something they just don't (want to) grasp. Perhaps it should be part of the in-flight video: "Remember, in the case of an evacuation, you have exaclty 90 seconds before we blow up." Lol.
Also, hats off to my ex.colleagues at SWISS: I now they are very serious about safety and did an excellent job in the cockpit and cabin to keep everyone safe!