> things coming loose which would hit seatbacks now hit people. That assumes rapid deceleration. I can certainly imagine that happening in many undesireable si

> things coming loose which would hit seatbacks now hit people. That assumes rapid deceleration. I can certainly imagine that happening in many undesireable situations, major and minor, but how often is there rapid acceleration, minor (e.g., turbulance) or major (e.g. in an uncontrolled dive - if that ever really happens, and if survival is possible regardless)? > things coming loose which would hit seatbacks now hit people. > Even the people not barfing aren't going to like that. I'd like a seat in the rear, please.