They require that here too (Oz) and it is strictly enforced. Same as window blinds must be up. Rgds, Dennis H. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis W Zeuch" <DZTOPS@xxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, 18 February 2004 4:42 Subject: FAA Regulations???? > On the Southwest TV show last night one of the gate agents said that " seat > armrests must be down for takeoff and landings--faa regulations " This was > during the segment on oversize psgrs. In over 30 years of flying I have never > heard this--never saw it enforced or even mentioned. Whats the deal? >