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Can I use items like an infant hammock or Knee Defender onboard?

On the Plane

Devices that attach to the aircraft and interfere with the function of or may damage a seat or other component are not permitted.

Personal devices must not:

  • Prevent the normal recline of a seat
  • Attach to the aircraft wall window frame or window shade track
  • Interfere with the function of another Passenger’s tray table
  • Extend into the aisle
  • Unreasonably intrude into another Passenger’s personal space or unduly affect another Passenger’s comfort
  • Block normal access to the aisle
  • Impose weight loads that damage the tray table
  • Prevent the tray table from being stowed and latched for taxi, takeoff, and landing
  • Block any Passenger’s view of the aircraft signage

Devices that attach to the aircraft wall or prevent the recline function of a seat are not permitted. Examples include:

  • Knee defenders
  • Cup holders that attach to the aircraft wall

Some items can be used in flight but must be stowed for taxi, takeoff, and landing. Examples include:

  • Personal device holders
  • Clip-on fans/reading lights
  • Foot slings
  • Non-medical seat cushions
  • Seatback organizers

Some items can be used only in window seats and must be stowed for taxi, takeoff, and landing. Examples include:

  • Inflatable footrests
  • Flyaway beds
  • Infant hammocks/slings that attach to the seatback
  • Seat extenders

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