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#1 of 10 Posted Nov-18 12:20 PM

From Mase <Retired AA MGR> Posts 168 Last 2:47 PM
To All [Msg # 31537.1 ]

FAA HAS "Suggestion" on enforcement of stuff in seat-back pockets. Seems someone there has acheived a modicum of common sense....

If small, lightweight items, such as eyeglasses or a cell phone, can be placed in the seat pocket without exceeding the total designed weight limitation of the seat pocket or so that the seat pocket does not block anyone from evacuating the row of seats, it may be safe to do so.

Edited Nov-18 by Mase

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#2 of 10 Posted Nov-18 5:32 PM

From Hugh Wyn Griffith [FL] Posts 408 Last 12:26 PM
To Mase <Retired AA MGR> [Msg # 31537.2 31537.1 ]

Wonderful way to lose them ... to say nothing about the hygene aspects that have been raised ...

Not too sure about the "common sense" ....

Hugh

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#3 of 10 Posted Nov-18 7:23 PM

From Mase <Retired AA MGR> Posts 168 Last 2:47 PM
To Hugh Wyn Griffith [FL] [Msg # 31537.3 31537.2 ]

I think it is common sense to the extent that some airlines were apparently over-reacting and keeping everything out of there at all times and some were apparently totally ignoring the rule. It is common sense that after takeoff and before landing you should be able to temporarily put lightweight stuff in the seat pocket.

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#4 of 10 Posted Nov-18 7:26 PM

From Hugh Wyn Griffith [FL] Posts 408 Last 12:26 PM
To Mase <Retired AA MGR> [Msg # 31537.4 31537.3 ]

After you take out the junk the airline puts in their! ? I don't mean the sickbag or the emergency sheet but all the other stuff.

Hugh

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#5 of 10 Posted Nov-18 7:30 PM

From Mase <Retired AA MGR> Posts 168 Last 2:47 PM
To Hugh Wyn Griffith [FL] [Msg # 31537.5 31537.4 ]

After you take out the junk the airline puts in their! ? I don't mean the sickbag or the emergency sheet but all the other stuff.>>

What other stuff? At least on AA, there isn't much in there any more, just the inflight rag and maybe a Skymall.

I felt very fortunate last month on a flight from L.A. to Chicago. My cell was clipped to the left side of my belt and I was in a left-side window seat. Felt for the phone after landing and it was....GONE. The leather case was empty. Had quite a sinking feeling after feeling around the seat area and floor and coming up empty. Then when we got to the gate I reached for my carry-on under the seat in front of me and there was the phone. Apparently it fell to the floor at some point, and during the deceleration during landing it slid forward and was stopped by my carry on. Relief.

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#6 of 10 Posted Nov-18 8:53 PM

From Hugh Wyn Griffith [FL] Posts 408 Last 12:26 PM
To Mase <Retired AA MGR> [Msg # 31537.6 31537.5 ]

No maybe about Skymall catalog, the House magazine and one other thickish something from what I remember -- I remember I couldn't slip my paperback part way in while doing something else ...

Lucky break about the phone -- wonder if it would have occured to me, you anyone to borrow someone's and call your own number? <g>

Hugh

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