Originally Posted by
asf-07
the window seat has full under-seat storage space. the aisle seat does not. this center under-seat section should first be reserved first for personal item storage of the person in the aisle seat (assuming it isn't a tiny bag that fits in the tiny space next to the aisle).
Can you cite the published AA policy that reserves the space in this way?
If the OP doesn't like the lesser foot room and storage space immediately in front of his aisle seat he shouldn't reserve an aisle seat. As with overhead space above one's row:
First come, first served.