Why is it everytime I fly on a plane,

[OK!]

IMO, far worse than reclining the seat in terms of inconsiderateness (?) is overflowing the armrest. On the way home from WDW this past Monday night, we were on a full flight and thought we'd skated through without someone demanding to sit in the vacant seat in our row. Of course, the last man on the plane decided that he had to. He wanted to sit between my mom and me, but she shot him down (I was too busy pouting to be social with him). As soon as he sat down, he started in with the Chatty Cathy nonsense, which went on for about half an hour; after that, he sprawled out all over the seat and went to sleep. My mom was leaning over basically into my seat so as not to be scrunched up against him, and I was smashed into the wall of the plane. So obnoxious man had 2 armrests, my mom had 1, and I had none.

 

[Shutterbug]

Wow...you learn something new every day. This really bothers people??

Sorry....I don't care who you are behind me...I'm reclining my seat and going to sleep!!

Then you wont mind knees banging the back of the chair or your chair getting banged repeatedly as people get up and try to squeeze past to get to the restroom.

 

[Momvic5]

Are all airline seats the same? I only fly Southwest and I've never noticed any difference when the person in front of me reclines their seat..

I am wondering the same thing because I flew this past December on Southwest and apparently, I flew the whole trip with my chair reclined. I had no idea I was reclining until the flight attendant asked me to put my chair up for landing.

 

[MichelleVW]

Then you wont mind knees banging the back of the chair or your chair getting banged repeatedly as people get up and try to squeeze past to get to the restroom.

honestly no....I sleep pretty well.....

 

[Magic Mom]

Then you wont mind knees banging the back of the chair or your chair getting banged repeatedly as people get up and try to squeeze past to get to the restroom.

I must be really lucky, because I lean my seat back, but haven't had issues with people purposefully banging into the seat. I'm sure I've been bumped a few times, but not anything terrible. And I'm pretty careful with the seat in front of me. If it's leaned back I try not to "bang" into it.

 

[MichelleVW]

I must be really lucky, because I lean my seat back, but haven't had issues with people purposefully banging into the seat. I'm sure I've been bumped a few times, but not anything terrible. And I'm pretty careful with the seat in front of me. If it's leaned back I try not to "bang" into it.

Same here.....and I'll test it again on the 24th when I head back to DISNEY with my seat reclined!!!

 

[Wall-E1]

Are all airline seats the same? I only fly Southwest and I've never noticed any difference when the person in front of me reclines their seat..

They're all pretty much the same, give or take an inch or two. I've flown Delta, American, United; Southwest, etc. Never noticed any major difference in the seat reclines between the different airlines.

 

[disykat]

I have never flown in an airplane where seats recline enough for this to be an issue. This argument always surprises me.

 

[dis-happy]

Exit row seats recline.....

Oops, it's been awhile since I had to sit in coach and my memory is foggy. Instead: sit in the exit row! The seats in front of the exit row don't recline, plus no kids will be joining you in that row.

 

[kaytieeldr]

My mom was leaning over basically into my seat so as not to be scrunched up against him, and I was smashed into the wall of the plane. So obnoxious man had 2 armrests, my mom had 1, and I had none.

Respectfully, how is that possible? Isn't there an armrest between you and the wall of the plane?

 

[MichelleVW]

Oops, it's been awhile since I had to sit in coach and my memory is foggy. Instead: sit in the exit row! The seats in front of the exit row don't recline, plus no kids will be joining you in that row.

I think the only seats that don't recline are the last row.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I've also never had a problem when someone leans back in front of me.

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

I think the only seats that don't recline are the last row.

I believe th eones ahead of the exit row don't recline either. That way, if there's an emergency, the exit row has zero chance of being impeded by reclined seats.

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

I hate when the person in front of me reclines...and yes, I always have THAT person in front of me too!!!

I can't hardly see how the scant inch or two makes that big a difference in how comfortable the flight is, but it sure makes a difference to the person behind you who can no longer put down their tray!

I would love to see them take away this option on newer planes. It really is nothing but bad news because there is so little room anyway.

 

[NHdisneylover]

It is less comfortable when the person ahead of you reclines their seat (C Ann--it is much moe noticable to my very tall DH than to me; you always post about being on the small side which is probably why you do not notice it--you are not as squished to begin with). However, I do not think it is rude of a passenger to do so EXCEPT between the meal/snack/drink is served and when the carts come back around to pick it up. At that point you know everyone has their tables down. I have occasionally heard an annoucement made at that time to put seats up. I tend to look behind me to make sure the person is not eating, working on the table or really tall and then I recline if I want. I also think it is nice to move the seat back slowly so you do not surprise the person behind you by suddenly slamming back.

 

[disneyhand]

I'm 5'7 and fine when the seat ahead reclines. My husband is 6'4 and the tray jabs right into his knee cap with a sort of pinching effect. It is beyond uncomfortable for him. To avoid this he always requests the exit row when we get to the gate, but it's hardly ever been available.

 

[FireDancer]

I usually put my seat back because I find it more comfortable. I have no problem if the person in front of me puts theirs back, I have plenty of room.

 

[Sleepy]

I apologize to those who are inconvenienced by my need to recline during what you consider to be a short flight. Please be aware that while this is just a short trip for you, this is the last leg of a one way trip that has taken me about 22 hours on average.

 

[Uuaww]

I apologize to those who are inconvenienced by my need to recline during what you consider to be a short flight. Please be aware that while this is just a short trip for you, this is the last leg of a one way trip that has taken me about 22 hours on average.

Right there with you, I have 14 glorious hours to get home.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

Have you considered using knee defenders?