not a bad idea philforest - but I would need, at least with those seats where it is impossible to store handluggage under the front seat (many UA 777 seats) alternatives. AFter the recent thefts out of my checked luggage - I (and Gisela with her load of jewellry) hesitate even more to check in valuables (and medicine, books, vouchers, first night and day clothing, business-papers).