No stowage in seatback pocket?
Jun 7, 22, 11:54 am
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No stowage in seatback pocket?
The head FA on a recent SEA-SFO flight (on an A220) specifically added that "laptops, water bottles, and other items [...] must be stowed under the seat in front of you, not in the seatback pocket" for takeoff and landing. I haven't flown DL in a few months, is this a new announcement linked to a policy change, or just a crew member saying something? FWIW, there seemed to be no enforcement of this instruction by any of the FAs.
Jun 7, 22, 11:59 am
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According to FAA, smaller items are acceptable (eyeglasses, cellphones, tablets, e-books, etc. ). Items weighing 3 pounds or more (such as laptops) are not.
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/avia.../InFO09018.pdf
https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/avia.../InFO09018.pdf
Jun 8, 22, 4:25 am
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Originally Posted by redct
Thanks, this makes sense. It caught me off guard because this is the only time I've ever heard items that are not "large electronics" called out as prohibited for seatback pockets.
Jun 8, 22, 11:12 pm
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Originally Posted by flyerCO
Most likely FA simply going from memory and misspoke.
Jun 12, 22, 12:25 pm
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Originally Posted by Twohitwonder
Technically, water bottles aren’t supposed to be stowed in seatback pockets. So, the FA was correct. Most of us us look the other way on that one. I really only pay attention to heavier items in pockets.
Jun 13, 22, 9:23 am
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Originally Posted by Twohitwonder
Technically, water bottles aren’t supposed to be stowed in seatback pockets. So, the FA was correct. Most of us us look the other way on that one. I really only pay attention to heavier items in pockets.
Jun 13, 22, 11:54 am
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I guess one thing to note is that on the A220 in F, it is impossible to store anything of any size in the upper seatback 'pocket' by the video screen as it is a hard enclosure that just holds the safety information card. Perhaps you can squeeze a phone in there. The lower traditional one you're allowed to put in light items like headphones, water bottle etc. The center console/armrest in the F seats has a area you can stow a tablet but likely won't fit a laptop.
Jun 14, 22, 12:05 am
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Originally Posted by ExArkie
Can you provide a reference for this prohibition? The only limitation I have seen is on weight (as noted above), so if one's water bottle is less than 3 pounds (roughly 1.3 liters), it should be legal in the seat back pocket.
Jun 14, 22, 4:29 am
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Originally Posted by Twohitwonder
It’s in our OBM, which I am not permitted to share here. Once Delta adds a rule or procedure, it becomes governed by the FAA. Granted, many of us use our own judgment on board.
Jun 28, 22, 8:39 am
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Originally Posted by flyerCO
Well technically that PDB in plastic cup must be collected also.
