Originally Posted by
ijgordon
That's great until some overzealous FA tells you that tray tables must be stowed below 10,000 feet! And we're not in Cusco.
Granted it doesn't mean it's policy, but I often use my tray table prior to the door being closed. Now if the try is still deployed during taxi and take-off, then I'd expect them to say something.
Using it as a Wide Load Shield is smart. Unfortunately it's also needed for the other rows! Maybe there needs to be a sizer you have to navigate BEFORE getting on board.