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The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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LinkI totally disagree with the title of the article. I LOATHE people reclining in front of me. I wish all airlines would prevent seats from reclining all together.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/20/2019 12:14 PM
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I know very little about models of planes, as to whether they are using these planes going to SXM or not. I am on Delta in June, going through Atlanta.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/20/2019 12:18 PM
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CaribLee--having suffered through years of back pain myself, I can empathize, but it really is EXTREMELY uncomfortable for the person in back of you, even if they are short, like me. And as far as eating or working on a laptop? No way..
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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You can find out here: SEAT GURUPretty sure you are on a 757 if connecting through ATL.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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Somehow, that statement does not surprise me, Scuba..
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/20/2019 03:52 PM
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Great idea and another positive for Delta. My opinion is that if your comfort depends on another persons discomfort then it isn't cool. It's "allowed" but still not cool.... Very well stated.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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Georgia--Surprised you feel that way, but glad for your sake that it doesn't bother you. It literally drives me up the wall.
CaribLee--Delta proclaims that this is not a precursor to adding more seats and I 'guess' I believe them. For the trip home from SXM in June, we paid extra for Delta Comfort, which gives a bit more room anyway.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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I truly don't understand this. The person in front of me reclining doesn't bother me at all, and I've never felt like I had someone's "head on my knees". The seats recline such a small amount that's just not possible! Same with me. Granted I mostly fly JetBlue and Delta and have never had issues with someone reclining in front of me. But I do blame the airlines. Way too cramped. Almost inhuman!
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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Seriously, you are already in a premium seat with more room and you still want to inconvenience those behind you?
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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We normally fly AA, yes. And yes, if someone reclines in front of me, it seriously is a problem. And not just me, according to most of the responses on this thread...
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/20/2019 09:27 PM
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Seriously, you are already in a premium seat with more room and you still want to inconvenience those behind you? Just recline yours too. You have that option. That is why they make them reclinable. Pretty simple fix.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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No, I don't choose to impose on someone else's space, just because someone in front of me does. I travel in the cheap seats, which have zero extra room to begin with.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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It’s just selfish to recline on an already cramped flight. Don’t know how people are able to just not care about the people behind you. I am over six feet and as much as I’d like to I am aware of the discomfort it causes.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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For the trip home from SXM in June, we paid extra for Delta Comfort, which gives a bit more room anyway.
Excellent choice...that has now been our choice (JB and Delta) for the last few years. It takes away most of the impact of those "it's all about me" people in front of me..... ...and...seat reclining in Business and First class is NOT a biggie since there is more than sufficient leg room. It the regular seat that can (will) have my knees embedded in someones back
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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Not replying to any one person here, just off the last post
Pay the extra for more room or live with the seats and what people want to do in the economy section. The consumer drives these changes, if one airline has to compete with another for a lower cost to gain the customers because people are not willing to pay more or they have to have upgraded options because the consumer wants that option and is willing to pay for it that is what drives the change. Winning that battle wins on the bottom line.
Personally I pay the extra, and I travel in the 100k per year range so with that I get the upgrades and benefits associated. The extra room is worth if for me even if I have to pay extra. But to each their own, some save on airline and blow it on food or a place to stay. Some live big all the way around, some are thrifty all the way around, it is nice that there are options and one of the great things about SXM is that the options are available for many different services.
Cheers!
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/21/2019 05:48 PM
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Not replying to any one person here, just off the last post
Pay the extra for more room or live with the seats and what people want to do in the economy section. The consumer drives these changes, if one airline has to compete with another for a lower cost to gain the customers because people are not willing to pay more or they have to have upgraded options because the consumer wants that option and is willing to pay for it that is what drives the change. Winning that battle wins on the bottom line.
Personally I pay the extra, and I travel in the 100k per year range so with that I get the upgrades and benefits associated. The extra room is worth if for me even if I have to pay extra. But to each their own, some save on airline and blow it on food or a place to stay. Some live big all the way around, some are thrifty all the way around, it is nice that there are options and one of the great things about SXM is that the options are available for many different services.
Cheers! Right on the money.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/21/2019 05:55 PM
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I understand the dislike but with my lower back issues, being able to recline a bit is a lifesaver. I feel the same way because of my back issues. I also have no quaums about the person in front of me reclining theirs as it doesn't seem to invade my space significantly. George
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/22/2019 09:10 AM
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I totally agree with Scubaman.
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Re: The reason your next Delta flight might be uncomfortable
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05/22/2019 09:16 AM
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I totally agree with Scubaman. And furthermore, people with lower back issues can't and shouldn'tstay in one position for more than 30 minutes, according to my Physical Therapist. If you want us standing for most of the flight, then take away our ability to move our backs.
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