From American's corporate communications this week:
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Flight attendants may encounter customers using seat-restricting devices, currently available under such brand names as "Knee Defender" (tm) to limit the ability of the seat in front of them to recline.
AA policy prohibits the use of devices that diminish the design function or capability of any aircraft part or component.
Beginning March 15, the following notice will appear in the "Passenger Information" section of American Way:
"American Airlines does not permit the use of any device that could cause damage to existing equipment, or that may diminish the design, function or capability of any aircraft part or component."
This policy will ensure that every customer has the opportunity to use the aircraft's equipment in the manner for which it was designed. </font>
[This message has been edited by T/BE20/G (edited Feb 23, 2004).]