Airbus planes need a check for loose overhead bin supports

The US aviation regulator wants all Airbus A220 planes to be inspected for loose overhead bin supports. This means airlines will need to check the tie rods that hold up the passenger cabin's stowage compartments and fix any that are not properly secured.

This is a routine safety check, not a major design flaw. It means airlines will have to schedule maintenance time for these inspections. The goal is to prevent overhead bins from falling during flight, which could injure passengers.