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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 8:29 pm
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AquaDyne
 
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Originally Posted by KarlJ
This is what I've also been informed as well. I've also heard it implied that the purpose of the seatback pocket was for placement of the emergency procedures card. Another version mentioned something about the airline only allows the items they place there (i.e., emergency card, convenience bag, magazines).
On a few of my recent flights, the elastic holding the seat back pocket up to the back of the seat in front of me was so horribly worn, the thing dangled against my knees.

Probably because of people putting heavy items in it. Laptops, perhaps?
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