Originally Posted by
BearX220
Passport, wallet, phone, keys stay in a pants pocket for takeoff and landing, not stuffed into the seatback or stowed in a bag, so you leave the aircraft with your essentials if you evacuate in a hurry.
Not denying that it's good advice, but must be somewhat uncomfortable... especially on a 10hr+ flight, in economy! Beside, I'd constantly be worrying about items falling out of my pockets unnoticed.
Also, more difficult for women who don't generally have pants pockets
