To recline or not recline

MTK · 12-09-2010, 12:29 PM

Air rage: Is reclining your seat a right? - CNN.com

Personally I don't do it, because the seating is so cramped as it is, and really that extra inch or two doesn't make me any more comfortable.

Seems that I always the guy in front of me who cranks his seat back first chance he gets, and my knees are already dug into the seat to begin with. Personally I think they should just get rid of reclining seats.

What do you do?

mredskins · 12-09-2010, 12:51 PM

I glance back if the seat behind is empty I do it, if it is a child or little person I do it. If I see a OL man I don't do it. If it is a gray area I turn around and ask if they mind.

But all in all it makes little difference to you or the person behind you. The bottom of your seat actually moves forward in the back and the top comes down lower. I don't think it technically changes their area space it is more a mental think.

MTK · 12-09-2010, 12:52 PM

My knees would beg to differ, what little "room" I have definitely suffers

CRedskinsRule · 12-09-2010, 01:13 PM

Personally I hate when they do that, but I have started to always do the small upgrade that gives you 5" more room, that little bit means my knees never hit the other persons seat. Awesome

BleedBurgundy · 12-09-2010, 01:31 PM

I don't recline out of consideration for those behind me. If there is no one back there, game on, but the "comfort" you get from the coach seats is minimal regardless. Ah, for the days of government funded 1st class.

SmootSmack · 12-09-2010, 01:52 PM

I generally decide based on the length of the flight. If they serve at least one meal, I'm reclining

KLHJ2 · 12-09-2010, 02:01 PM

I do not recline unless reclined upon. It's like a domino effect.

saden1 · 12-09-2010, 02:11 PM

The space in front of you belongs to you not the recliner. I look at the person behind me to see if they are comfortable. If they are I recline a little bit, if they're not I don't. I don't allow people in front of me to recline unless I am in an economy plus or exit row seat. As soon as someone in front of me start to recline I tap them the shoulder to let them know I don't have space and reclining is not an option. They usually comply and don't recline but I have had this one guy look at me funny once and continue to recline so I pushed his seat forward and didn't allow it to recline. After a few minutes the flight attendant walked by and I told her of the situation and she told him he couldn't recline. That was the end of it.

I always try to fly United and purchase an Economy Plus seat or get to the airport early and ask for an exit row seat.

hooskins · 12-09-2010, 02:32 PM

It's not the reclining person's fault, it is the airline for scrunching people in. I am a pretty tall and lanky person, so it can bother me, but then I recline right back.

I usually recline whenever I feel like it. I do take into consideration the person behind me. If they look uncomfortable or if they are large, then I won't. Otherwise tough luck, I paid for my comfort and I am going to use it.

Just hope you don't sit behind me.

mredskins · 12-09-2010, 02:48 PM

[QUOTE=hooskins;767069]It's not the reclining person's fault, it is the airline for scrunching people in. I am a pretty tall and lanky person, so it can bother me, but then I recline right back.

I usually recline whenever I feel like it. I do take into consideration the person behind me. If they look uncomfortable or if they are large, then I won't. Otherwise tough luck, I paid for my comfort and I am going to use it.

Just hope you don't sit behind me.[/QUOTE]

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CRedskinsRule · 12-09-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

It's not the reclining person's fault, it is the airline for scrunching people in. I am a pretty tall and lanky person, so it can bother me, but then I recline right back.

I usually recline whenever I feel like it. I do take into consideration the person behind me. If they look uncomfortable or if they are large, then I won't. Otherwise tough luck, I paid for my comfort and I am going to use it.

Just hope you don't sit behind me.

Well technically you didn't pay for "your comfort" unless you bought some version of an upgraded seat that gives you more room. As you pointed out the airlines are selling seats in a sardine can, and it would be nice if you feel that you want to pay for comfort then buy the upgrade that Saden and I mentioned, so that you really are paying for it, otherwise you really could respect the other people that are also just trying to get from point a to point b in an economical fashion.

FRPLG · 12-09-2010, 02:52 PM

I agree with the lady from Emily Post. It is function of the seat. When you buy a ticket you get two expectations(among many others also): 1. you may recline at your leisure. 2. you may be reclined upon whether you like it or not.

I try not to do it out of courtesy but I don't expect the person in front of me to do the same. The space within the "recline zone" isn't simply one person's space..it is "shared" space that the recliner has a right to over the person behind.

saden1 · 12-09-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I agree with the lady from Emily Post. It is function of the seat. When you buy a ticket you get two expectations(among many others also): 1. you may recline at your leisure. 2. you may be reclined upon whether you like it or not.

I try not to do it out of courtesy but I don't expect the person in front of me to do the same. The space within the "recline zone" isn't simply one person's space..it is "shared" space that the recliner has a right to over the person behind.

How can it be shared space when my fcking legs are there?

FRPLG · 12-09-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

How can it be shared space when my fcking legs are there?

Because the person with the seat in front bought a ticket for a seat that reclines and you bought a seat with a seat in front of you that can recline. You don't like it don't buy the ticket.

saden1 · 12-09-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Because the person with the seat in front bought a ticket for a seat that reclines and you bought a seat with a seat in front of you that can recline. You don't like it don't buy the ticket.

Oh really? And what exactly are you going to do when my hands hold up your seat or I keep banging on your comfortably reclined seat with my knees? It's my fcking space and I'm going to do whatever it takes to keep it that way.

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12-09-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	To recline or not recline Air rage: Is reclining your seat a right? - CNN.com Personally I don't do it, because the seating is so cramped as it is, and really that extra inch or two doesn't make me any more comfortable. Seems that I always the guy in front of me who cranks his seat back first chance he gets, and my knees are already dug into the seat to begin with. Personally I think they should just get rid of reclining seats. What do you do? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-09-2010, 12:51 PM	#2
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: To recline or not recline I glance back if the seat behind is empty I do it, if it is a child or little person I do it. If I see a OL man I don't do it. If it is a gray area I turn around and ask if they mind. But all in all it makes little difference to you or the person behind you. The bottom of your seat actually moves forward in the back and the top comes down lower. I don't think it technically changes their area space it is more a mental think. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

12-09-2010, 12:52 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: To recline or not recline My knees would beg to differ, what little "room" I have definitely suffers __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-09-2010, 01:13 PM	#4
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,428	Re: To recline or not recline Personally I hate when they do that, but I have started to always do the small upgrade that gives you 5" more room, that little bit means my knees never hit the other persons seat. Awesome

12-09-2010, 01:31 PM	#5
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: To recline or not recline I don't recline out of consideration for those behind me. If there is no one back there, game on, but the "comfort" you get from the coach seats is minimal regardless. Ah, for the days of government funded 1st class. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

12-09-2010, 01:52 PM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: To recline or not recline I generally decide based on the length of the flight. If they serve at least one meal, I'm reclining __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-09-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: To recline or not recline I do not recline unless reclined upon. It's like a domino effect.

12-09-2010, 02:11 PM	#8
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: To recline or not recline The space in front of you belongs to you not the recliner. I look at the person behind me to see if they are comfortable. If they are I recline a little bit, if they're not I don't. I don't allow people in front of me to recline unless I am in an economy plus or exit row seat. As soon as someone in front of me start to recline I tap them the shoulder to let them know I don't have space and reclining is not an option. They usually comply and don't recline but I have had this one guy look at me funny once and continue to recline so I pushed his seat forward and didn't allow it to recline. After a few minutes the flight attendant walked by and I told her of the situation and she told him he couldn't recline. That was the end of it. I always try to fly United and purchase an Economy Plus seat or get to the airport early and ask for an exit row seat. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

12-09-2010, 02:32 PM	#9
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: To recline or not recline It's not the reclining person's fault, it is the airline for scrunching people in. I am a pretty tall and lanky person, so it can bother me, but then I recline right back. I usually recline whenever I feel like it. I do take into consideration the person behind me. If they look uncomfortable or if they are large, then I won't. Otherwise tough luck, I paid for my comfort and I am going to use it. Just hope you don't sit behind me. __________________ Vacancy

12-09-2010, 02:48 PM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,799	Re: To recline or not recline [QUOTE=hooskins;767069]It's not the reclining person's fault, it is the airline for scrunching people in. I am a pretty tall and lanky person, so it can bother me, but then I recline right back. I usually recline whenever I feel like it. I do take into consideration the person behind me. If they look uncomfortable or if they are large, then I won't. Otherwise tough luck, I paid for my comfort and I am going to use it. Just hope you don't sit behind me.[/QUOTE] I will fight back with KNEE DEFENDER! The original Knee Defender - travel gadgets accessory - airplane legroom, DVT - travel accessories __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

12-09-2010, 02:52 PM	#12
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: To recline or not recline I agree with the lady from Emily Post. It is function of the seat. When you buy a ticket you get two expectations(among many others also): 1. you may recline at your leisure. 2. you may be reclined upon whether you like it or not. I try not to do it out of courtesy but I don't expect the person in front of me to do the same. The space within the "recline zone" isn't simply one person's space..it is "shared" space that the recliner has a right to over the person behind.

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