Reclining my seat in First Class......

[dudspizza]

So, reclining a seat in coach can be a touchy subject. Some people feel it is their right since the seat is designed to recline, while others feel that the recline infringes on their space.....

So, how do people feel about reclining the seat in First? Is there enough space that the recline does not affect the space of the person behind you? Do First passengers worry about stuff like that?

I am one of those that is always thinking of others......

Duds

 

[Hannathy]

I think reclining my seat is a right I have no matter where I sit.

 

[snowbunny]

There's enough room to recline in First without feeling like you are invading.

 

[cm8]

I think reclining my seat is a right I have no matter where I sit.

ITA!!

 

[kaytieeldr]

No, I think dudspizza reclining his first class seat on his flight that goes nowhere near wherever I'm going to be while the flight's in the air, STILL interferes with my space

 

[Anjelica]

No, I think dudspizza reclining his first class seat on his flight that goes nowhere near wherever I'm going to be while the flight's in the air, STILL interferes with my space

I agree - how could he be so inconsiderate.

Reclining in first class should be a non-issue - PLENTY of room.

 

[uva185]

There is more room in First but the seats also recline more so space can sometimes be a bit tight. That said I have never had any complaints when I recline in First.

 

[Dan Murphy]

So, reclining a seat in coach can be a touchy subject. Some people feel it is their right since the seat is designed to recline, while others feel that the recline infringes on their space.....

So, how do people feel about reclining the seat in First? Is there enough space that the recline does not affect the space of the person behind you? Do First passengers worry about stuff like that?

I am one of those that is always thinking of others......

Duds

Thanks for the consideration, Duds. I do likewise.

At 6'6", I am well aware of reclining seats in front of me. Even in short/medium haul first class, or business class, which, seat wise, is somewhat similar, a reclining seat in front will push back on me quite a bit, as no where to place them otherwise. If long haul, no question, the space is huge. I fly Airtran business class, or, in the past, signature class on Midwest. If the passenger in front does not mind a couple knees in the back for the duration, I guess I can live with it, though I need to get up periodically to get circulation going.

For me, I will generally never recline unless I have a child behind me, again, similar to you, thinking about the other person. Planes are cramped enough today without eliminating further space from others.

 

[DebbieB]

It depends on the airline. I've been upgraded to first on USAirways and if the person in front of me reclines all the way it is very difficult to get out to use the restroom, especially without touching their seat. I always try to book an aisle seat because getting out from the window is really hard with the console between the seats, you can't slide over to get out. I can't say I had problems on Delta, I think they have more room in first class.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Never had a problem reclining in F. Typically, the seats are wider and more comfortable and there's less need to recline. I was on Virgin America in F over the weekend and I have to say they have a nice set-up. I am not a fan of Airbus, but I did like the way they configured F. Lots of pitch and a near-full recline with a La-Z-Boy feel.

 

[NYDisneyKid]

havent checked to see if its been discussed on here but just wondering..i hear (or heard) some airlines are now charging for aisle seats. if this is true,what happens if i dont choose me seat at booking time and when i am assigned my seat and its an aisle seat,will they make me pay more?

 

[seashoreCM]

...in front of me reclines all the way it is very difficult to get out to use the restroom, especially without touching their seat. ...

Probably no more difficult than getting past someone sitting between you and the aisle, and he too is supposed to move upon request to let you out, especially without touching their seat.

Disney hints: http://www.cockam.com/disney.htm

 

[DebbieB]

Probably no more difficult than getting past someone sitting between you and the aisle, and he too is supposed to move upon request to let you out, especially without touching their seat.

Disney hints: http://www.cockam.com/disney.htm

There's no way you will be able to get out of the window seat without the aisle seat person getting up, at least not on USAirways. If the person in the row in front of yours is fully reclined, you practically have to do a limbo to get out. They squeezed both the first class and coach rows closer together. People fully recline and then get mad if you bump their seat while trying to squeeze out.

 

[crashbb]

There's no way you will be able to get out of the window seat without the aisle seat person getting up, at least not on USAirways. If the person in the row in front of yours is fully reclined, you practically have to do a limbo to get out. They squeezed both the first class and coach rows closer together. People fully recline and then get mad if you bump their seat while trying to squeeze out.

I flew UA First recently. I was bumped up at the last minute and got a window seat (not something I would choose). The lady in the aisle seat was very nice, but didn't get up when I needed to get out. Getting out to get to the bathroom was....interesting. After the first time, I just went whenever she got up, just in case!

 

[prncess674]

Reclining in first class should be a non-issue - PLENTY of room.

You obviously haven't been on a UAL 757 domestic configuration. I flew just last night DEN-IAD and I literally could have played the bongos on the bald man's head in front of me. This flight didn't end up departing till almost 9pm due to waiting to be deiced. I fell asleep and the guy sitting in the window next to me decided not to try and wake me to go to the lavatory. He stumbled on his bag by his feet, knocked over the water on the center console and landed his butt in my face. I wouldn't exactly call that PLENTY of room. Even with all that, I always feel free to recline my seat.

 

[Halle]

DH and I never recline our seats, just think it's not fair to the person behind. DH always brings his laptop to do work (he programs) and when the passenger in front of him reclines their seat his laptop is stuffed into his chest.

 

[ratmaster]

I think reclining my seat is a right I have no matter where I sit.

Is this really a "right" or you just not caring about anyone but yourself? That's OK. Sit in front of me on a crowded flight and recline your seat. I also have the "right" to move as much as I choose and I would guess your seat would be the most turbulent on the plane.

 

[Hannathy]

If we aren't supposed to recline our seats why do they recline? I don't understand the problem. I have never had a problem when the person in front reclines. As far as your threat it is as bad as the move for my kid or he'll throw up on you. And you say I'm being inconsiderate. Who are you really thinking about yourself or the person in front of you who may need the seat reclined? Sounds like you are doing exactly what you are accusing me of doing doesn't it?

 

[ratmaster]

If we aren't supposed to recline our seats why do they recline? I don't understand the problem. I have never had a problem when the person in front reclines. As far as your threat it is as bad as the move for my kid or he'll throw up on you. And you say I'm being inconsiderate. Who are you really thinking about yourself or the person in front of you who may need the seat reclined? Sounds like you are doing exactly what you are accusing me of doing doesn't it?

Come on. So you recline your seat in someone's face because you can? Please don't pretend that it's not uncomfortable for the person behind you. Denial is not just another river in Egypt you know. When you are sitting in the majority of coach seats, it's very uncomfortable when the person in front reclines their seat. Most people would agree with me. It's sometimes even difficult to reach things in the seat pocket let alone use a laptop without making serious contact with the seat in front. Would it be safe to assume that you stand up for your rights? I would guess that would mean that since you described reclining your seat as a "right", that you would exercise your "right" to do so based on your feelings, not the person sitting behind you. Well, if it were me, I would absolutely point out how uncomfortable it was making me in the nicest possible way. If you chose to exercise your "right", I would exercise my right to make your flight as uncomfortable as mine with the hopes that you would raise your seat. It's a means to an end. It's not a threat or a punishment.

And really....the "need" to recline the seat? Never heard of that one. But OK, maybe someone has a medical need of some sort and since I am a considerate person, I would put up with that. But to say it's your right to make others uncomfortable just because you can is probably the most selfish thing you could do to a fellow passenger.

 

[NotUrsula]

If we aren't supposed to recline our seats why do they recline? I don't understand the problem. I have never had a problem when the person in front reclines. As far as your threat it is as bad as the move for my kid or he'll throw up on you. And you say I'm being inconsiderate. Who are you really thinking about yourself or the person in front of you who may need the seat reclined? Sounds like you are doing exactly what you are accusing me of doing doesn't it?

Essentially, so that you can recline on night flights, when most people can be expected to want to sleep and thus also recline. It's only uncomfortable (for an average height person) when one seat is reclined while the one behind it is not.

Of course, this doesn't offer much comfort to the poor shlub who lucked into the last seat aft in coach, because that row never reclines.