Reclining seats on an airplane

[heybatter]

Some of you might have read today about the man who used a "Knee Defender" device on his flight to prevent the woman in front of him from reclining her seat during the flight. Never mind that these devices are not permitted on most, if not all, major US airlines, where do you stand on this contentious issue?

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/travel-rant-youve-got-to-fight-for-your-right-to-95837010677.html

 

[BSAGuy]

I never recline my seat as it does constitute an inconvenience to the person behind me. By the same token, when I get on a plane, I know that I am surrendering my "right" to that knee space and if the person in front of me reclines, that's his or her choice and I just have to deal with it without condeming them.

I am constantly amazed at the selfishness and inconsideration of many in our society today.

 

[TheVez2]

I hate it when someone in front of me reclines, so I almost never do. I usually get a window seat, so I can take a nap against the window if need be without reclining. The only time I will recline, is if I'm on the aisle (or the dreaded middle) seat and the flight is long and I need to nap. That prevents me form leaning against the person beside me.

 

[Eeyore]

Depends on the duration of the flight, and time of day. European airlines sell seats with more leg room, so if someone objects against being "constricted" by a reclined seat, they should spend the money (30 euros extra or so) for a more spacious seat.

 

[Rockminer]

Tall people problem . It's an inconvenience just being cramped in the small space we get for a seat. Reclining or not reclining doesn't bother me too much one way or the other. I don't see it as rude or inconsiderate for someone to use an option that the airline has given them.

 

[nuclearblast]

Fly First Class.

 

[01HDFXD]

The poll is a bit deceptive insofar as it ignores a possible range of reclining and (perhaps) some common courtesy in the amount one reclines. The impact on the passenger behind varies considerably, depending on the extent of reclining.

 

[August West]

Beats this.



Or this.

 

[01HDFXD]

Beats this.

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Ahhh, the good old days. "I wanna be an Airborne Raner, I wanna go to Vietnam, I wanna live a life of danger..."

 

[Borderdog]

The poll is a bit deceptive insofar as it ignores a possible range of reclining and (perhaps) some common courtesy in the amount one reclines. The impact on the passenger behind varies considerably, depending on the extent of reclining.

I agree with Lord Vader. I generally recline the seat a little bit. Just enough so that I'm not completely upright. Trying to balance my comfort with those behind me.

 

[Borderdog]

Beats this.

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Or this.

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Looks roomy. Most of my time was spent cramped in a CH-53 or a CH-46

 

[August West]

Looks roomy. Most of my time was spent cramped in a CH-53 or a CH-46

I made my buddy smile a bunch in Chinooks. Yes sir.

 

[keithmax]

I never recline my seat as it does constitute an inconvenience to the person behind me. By the same token, when I get on a plane, I know that I am surrendering my "right" to that knee space and if the person in front of me reclines, that's his or her choice and I just have to deal with it without condeming them.

I am constantly amazed at the selfishness and inconsideration of many in our society today.

+1 I hate flying in the US or Europe.

 

[ouch]

I always sit behind someone who slams the seat back as quickly as they can the exact moment the waitress (is that politically incorrect?) places my drink on the tray that's attached to their chair. Every. Single. Time.

Fortunately, I've taken to carrying a bottle of Baystate Blue on flights, which is a terrific revenge weapon.

 

[nuclearblast]

Spoiler

 

[Eeyore]

Fortunately, I've taken to carrying a bottle of Baystate Blue on flights, which is a terrific revenge weapon.

 

[August West]

I bet he wishes he had some ink.

 

[heybatter]

I googled Baystate Blue and came up with an ink for fountain pens.

Must be an inside joke for the Nibblers.

 

[Toothpick]

I voted who cares

I've flown exactly 5 times in my whole life.
last time was 2012

 

[Rockminer]

I googled Baystate Blue and came up with an ink for fountain pens.

Must be an inside joke for the Nibblers.

BSB is the most notoriously staining ink on the planet.