Re: Approach Plates and Charts
I am not saying that pilots carry all the approach plates or info re EVERY airport/runway in the world, but I always see Captains and First Officers carry a very large black leather holdall, which I believe contains the relevant info on the airports that they will pass, or are like to be diverted to in the event of an emergency, just in case.
That is unconfirmed, although it would make sense.
FE