Originally Posted by
SNA_Flyer
I've noticed this rule on quite a few Asian carriers (VN, Jetstar, Airasia, etc) seems to be pretty common there to not allow stowage under the overwing exit row seats.
That said I've never seen this on AA. Or the crossed legs thing.
I read a thread over on the BA forum and nothing under the seat in front apparently is the rule on BA and apparently some or many other European airlines. Somebody posted there that generally US airlines (and the FAA) allow that space to be used, and many of the BA posters found that odd.