Can I sleep on a airplane tray table?
Or rather, how heavy can the airplane tray table support?
I am afraid that if I use one of those flight pillows (https://familyshop.notyourchild.com/products/travelsky-inflatable-travel-pillow-foldable-for-airplanes-train-sleeping-flocking-pvc-soft-head-neck-rest-support-travel-pillows-2) and assert my upper body onto the tray, it might break.
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This is not regulated as far as I am aware. The Cabin Safety Subject Index does not even mention the tables nor do 14 CFR ยง 25.785 - Seats, berths, safety belts, and harnesses.
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