For those of you who asked why she had to put her Gucci on the floor:
It does depend on the flight attendant, the bag could be ignored, but once he/she decides to tell you to put your bag on the floor, it has to be enforced. She can't just let it go after a passenger refuses, because there are other eyes and ears watching. Non-compliance with a cabin crew member is a federal offence. We all know how narrow the space is between the passenger seats. In a worst-case scenario, any obstruction could cause trouble for a passenger trying to evacuate in a time expanse of, say, 60 seconds. That's why aviation regulations require seat backs up, tray tables locked, carry-ons stowed, earphones removed, etc. It simply isn't safe, just like it isn't safe to drive without seatbelts on so most places have laws against that.
It does depend on the flight attendant, the bag could be ignored, but once he/she decides to tell you to put your bag on the floor, it has to be enforced. She can't just let it go after a passenger refuses, because there are other eyes and ears watching. Non-compliance with a cabin crew member is a federal offence. We all know how narrow the space is between the passenger seats. In a worst-case scenario, any obstruction could cause trouble for a passenger trying to evacuate in a time expanse of, say, 60 seconds. That's why aviation regulations require seat backs up, tray tables locked, carry-ons stowed, earphones removed, etc. It simply isn't safe, just like it isn't safe to drive without seatbelts on so most places have laws against that.
when i read this on the Teletext last night - i thought of you PF-ers! 
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