Originally Posted by
hikouki
I wonder if the "no stowage under the ottoman" rule is a seat/ manufacturer-, airline-, or country-rule.
I've seen other types of seats with ottomans (J or F) with an "open front" where storage during take off and landing were allowed.
I noticed the first-gen business seats on the 77Ws had ottomans with no storage underneath. Later builds have a space underneath.
It's down to the seat design/aircraft. The blowout panels are there and have to be kept clear.