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Reclining airline seat debate
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02/15/2020 12:35 PM
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/15/2020 01:20 PM
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I think we have discussed this here before. I would be MUCH happier if all seats were not capable of reclining.
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/16/2020 04:10 PM
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I'll admit i used to, but it seemed like there was more room to do so before. Being on the taller side it is much more comfortable in the reclined position, and more leg room would be even better. I do not recline anymore as i understand how little room there is these days.
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/16/2020 06:26 PM
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Apparently according to you, you are always in first class, which has a LOT more room between rows than in coach. In coach, anyone reclining has to impinge on the space of the person behind them. Period.
Carol Hill
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/18/2020 12:03 AM
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The simple answer to this problem would be for the airlines to do away with reclining seats altogether. If they sell you a feature that people like, such as reclining seats, those who like it will use it. Given the discomfort level and the animosity this so often causes, find a way to lock the seats and do away with the recline feature and everyone wins. But for the time being, I guess we’ll all have to suck it up and deal with it whichever is our personal preference.
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pat
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/18/2020 10:16 AM
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Pat--Yes, maybe that's the answer. Take away the ability to recline, EXCEPT for rows that have further in between, like first class and the extra legroom seats.
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/18/2020 12:04 PM
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Booking a bulkhead seat or exit row is not always doable since there are only so many per plane and this only takes care of a couple rows. With regard to Business and First Class, if you’re paying that extra price for the tickets in the first place, reclining seats can easily be one of the included parks.
This is another classic case of a mess created by the airlines (for additional revenue of which they collect a bundle....) being foisted on the traveler. It’s right up there with travelers trying to fly with near steamer trunk sized bags as their carry-ons because of the airline imposing shipped bag fees and failing to force travelers to comply with the sizers that every boarding gate has, along with not making everyone comply with the number of carry-on items.
Don’t get me wrong - I don’t like any of these rules but if they make them, ENFORCE THEM and that way everyone knows where they stand. They know they won’t get away with their non-compliance so probably won’t try but once.
There once was a time when traveling - specifically the act of getting somewhere - was fun but sadly, not so much today. It is what it is but there are ways to make it better.
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pat
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Re: Reclining airline seat debate
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02/27/2020 04:16 PM
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Apparently according to you, you are always in first class, which has a LOT more room between rows than in coach. In coach, anyone reclining has to impinge on the space of the person behind them. Period. Reclining, even in first or business class, still impinges on the space of the person behind. Not as bad as coach, of course, but still an invasion of space.
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