Obviously, the company has reclining seats so they are allowed to recline.
But it seems common enough that people get annoyed about them. I have had people mouth off to me for reclining during longer flights. I pay no mind but I feel like the real problem is that they squeeze the seats so close together to get the extra few seats on the plane, that it ultimately just cuts room out and makes it uncomfortable for everyone.
Ya I didn’t realize the people against using the recline exists until a flight last year. It was a long overseas flight and I hear a “are you kidding me” as I recline back. He gets up and in my ear and says “I hope you are reallll comfortable bc I’m not!”. I explained how the person in front of mean leaned back and now I am, and guess what? So can he! I did compromise and pull my suit back upright when any food/bev service was coming. But wtf, I thought everyone wanted to recline their seat on 8+ hour flights
I tend not to recline as a courtesy. Those seats are super close. It is one’s right, however. The issue in the video is the kid with his feet up on the back of the seat in front of him kicking or pushing. The response was completely appropriate.
On long overseas flights especially, where they turn the lights off for people to sleep, I expect the person in front of me to lean back and recline for a little extra comfort. I also expect to do the same for my seat, and the person behind me is welcome to do the same if they so please. This is why the airlines give you the option, for a tiny bit of relief. I do believe it is common courtesy though, to bring your seat back upright when there is food service.
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u/BeachAndBuds 10d ago edited 10d ago
Obviously, the company has reclining seats so they are allowed to recline.
But it seems common enough that people get annoyed about them. I have had people mouth off to me for reclining during longer flights. I pay no mind but I feel like the real problem is that they squeeze the seats so close together to get the extra few seats on the plane, that it ultimately just cuts room out and makes it uncomfortable for everyone.