some of its jets to reduce the recline of coach seats from four inches to two inches and the recline of first class seats from 5.5 inches to 3.5 inches.
The guy lost it, but not before a flight attendant intervened and rationally explained that it was my"right" to recline my seat. She pointed out that there was plenty of room for his dog and that he could not use the animal to infringe upon my reclining rights. I can't sleep sitting up fully erect, though, wow, that would be lovely. And I enjoy sleeping on airplanes, trains, buses and in the car. I appreciate modern technology that has enhanced seating with reclining capabilities.
Lilit Marcus, CNN Travel's Hong Kong-based editor, really values the social contract you enter into when traveling among strangers. She is also known toOn the Jewish holiday of Passover, we open with a question: Why is this night different from all other nights? One of the answers is: Tonight we recline.
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Also people on both sides of this issue are so damn toxic. The ppl saying idc just by first class if you don’t like it or the others saying they’ll hit the seat or yell at them... first get tf over yourself and second learn some conflict resolution for Christ sake
The first yr I was flying regularly for work I didn’t even know it was a controversial issue and almost always reclined. Since learning ppl don’t like it I rarely do it. That being said I don’t mind when ppl recline in front of me except when they jerk it back out of nowhere
Absolutely! Reclining is one of the few luxuries awarded to all passengers. Unfortunately for him he was stuck in a chair that couldn't recline against the wall near the bathroom. Next time he should focus on purchasing a better seat if he wants more room.
Barely recline if u must
Reclining abruptly without asking permission, besides unpolite, may cause behind's passenger drop cup of hot drink, injure him if he bend to look for something dropped, break PC screen, ... even I have seen someone hit baby's head when reclining seat.
Recline!!! Remove the function of reclining then FFS.
Yes, if not then the airlines should change there seats!!
If the option to recline is there, especially on long haul flights...where appropriate of course you should be able to.
not the debate!! PLEASE start the conversation about the airlines frenzied increase of seat they can fir into airliners now and how that effects the mental state of people and its correlation of these human outbreaks. CagedAnimals. Give us our space back..it wont matter
No.
Totally depends on how my back feels and how comfortable the seat it.
Depends on how I'm feeling. Typically no.
Why would anyone defend this guy If he doesn’t like it he should pay for a first class ticket..
It is rude to recline if someone is sitting behind you
space limited economy mindfulness
The fact this is an issue is ridiculous.
It’s the option airlines have always given. The problem is the companies added more seats for profit.
This is what happens when there is greed and small, cramped seats... Airlines must do better....
Yes!
Man should of politely ask her to keep seat upright. Punched seat way over the top child like behavior unexceptionable
Leave enough room to recline, stop jamming extra seats on flights!!
Recline with courtesy. Not all the way back.
I don’t recline more than an inch or so
Yes good advice
I think this is the wrong question to ask. Why are we (the consumers) allowing the airlines to treat us like this? We need to tell the airlines how we would like to be treated with our wallets. But to your question... recline
Recline
You put out a story asking who's wrong here. The answer is CNN. By proliferating this divisive content you're playing into the hands of foreign nations that want nothing more than to divide Americans even further. Wise up.
If I paid for a seat and it is able to recline then I will decline. I wish someone would act stupid to me or my family.
If my seat reclines, then I do.
If a reclining seat brothers you, fly first class. Otherwise, deal with it.
Yes otherwise they shouldn’t hv made thm tht way and I’m not asking‼️
I only decline of no one is behind me
Back to the Roman Empire Era in ancient time. AuriaChrista
Once upon a time it wasn’t a big deal... only now since airlines have minimized space to the bare minimum is it an issue. Fight the airlines!!!
I'm disabled and wouldn't be able to tolerate an hours long trip without reclining. Deal with it. I've never once found a reclined seat in front of me annoying in any way. You have the same room as anyone else on the plane. Deal with it.
I think it is rude and self serving to recline your seat. I never recline my seat even if the person in front of me did, although I want to smack the guy on his head for reclining his seat!!
If you recline you’re a selfish person, unless you paid extra for first/business class. No room in economy to recline whether the seats do or not. If you do your in the paid space of the traveler behind you. Airline should take reclining seats away, except in first/business class
NO!!!!
Apt only for business class and above
It’s not the passengers’ problem. It’s the airlines’. They can simply minimize the number of seats, thus creating more space. Or, simply, remove the recline option.
Recline. All the way!
I don't recline. I feel the person behind my seat will feel discomfort.
If the one in front of me recline, then I recline, and the one at my back will recline......
If I don't recline the pain would be unbearable
No! Cause I’m not a savage
Fly Frontier! No reclining seats.
I’ll take the half inch the seat reclines and so should everyone else
If the option is there, it's fair.
Recline
I do not
I don't recline. The seats are cramped enough.
We shouldn’t have to choose! If airplane rows were reasonably spaced, we wouldn’t be fighting each other over the scant inches we’re afforded.
Geez those seats barely go back, it’s never bothered me when someone reclines and I will recline every flight.
If it’s there, why not use it? Just be mindful of whoever is behind you, the same way that they be mindful of using the touchscreen of the screen behind your headrest. 😊
Whilst a seemingly innocuous question, this debate paints a clear picture of common decency in today's society. A very disappointing one based on this thread.
Just because the seat reclines does not mean you should ignore the needs of the rest of the human beings around you. If it is not an overnight flight with everyone sleeping, you should not be more than minimally reclined.
These passengers needs to UNDERSTAND that all of us must share the ride. We are all passengers. No one is better than the other. The entitlement that we all have is the chance to fly in peace. If the seats are reclinable then recline it. Stop being too complicated.
I’ll take a reclined seat in my face ANY DAY over someone’s shoeless feet!
Honestly, I try to think about the person behind me. I mean, why be a dick just because I have the recline button? Have we seriously gotten to the point where we just don't want to think about anybody except ourselves? entitlement
Never have.
If the seat reclines... then yes!!!
Well if you can’t then they shouldn’t put recline seats periodt
The seat reclines. So, one can assume it’s fine. Change the seat design to change behaviour.
A little consideration for the person behind, but if it's THAT big of a deal, pay for the seat behind, put a coat on the seat, and don't have to worry about it.
Yes youpaid for your seat.
Never recline, just like repeatedly dropping your tray and relocking it. That’s what I would have done to show my displeasure
Yes.
You recline back on me and imma put a booger in your hair.
Recline!!
Only if I’m sleeping
Nope. I fly weekly and I think it’s rude.
Decline
Even on 12 hour flights I don't recline. Except for when the person behind and in front of me have. Then if the person behind complains they are just an axxhole to be ignored.
This silliness has gone on long enough,as no correct answer can be agreed upon.If I were in either position I would abide by the advice I give my children : Life is not always fair and/or be patient,this too shall pass. There, I said it. Grow up children, Grow up World!!
We pay rediculous fees to fly..we pay alot for our seat that reclines..we have the right to recline and folks behind you should be aware
Decline
Recline on longer flight
I paid for my seat so I will do whatever I want unless extenuating circumstances dictate.
Decline because of my three legs.
Decline and those who recline are arrogant egosts
It in coach if someone is behind you
If you paid to use the seat you can use any function is has. So recline if you want to
If it reclines, I recline. It's not like it goes back very far anyway. Just do it slowly as to not surprise the person behind you or spill their drink.
If the seat reclines, so do I.
I never recline, cuz I am aware of how much it would suck for the person behind me. The airlines are cramming as many people as they can onto planes. You buy a ticket, but you have to pay more for options like...a seat. But I won't feel any better making someone else miserable.
I don't recline out of courtesy for fellow passenger behind me, I'm also not a fussy lil bitch either. It's an airplane, I'll sleep through the trip so that I don't end up bothering anyone and nobody bothers me.
Slow news day?
IT IS CALLED COMMON COURTESY....SOMETHING THAT NO LONGER EXISTS
This is ONLY because stingy airlines have spaced seats too close that violence erupts
Attn stupid, rude people. The seats recline because airlines used to install seats further apart. Then they realized they could make more money if they sandwiched them closer together. They use the same seats because why spend money you don't have to. Reclining is rude.
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If person in front of me reclines, I gotta recline. 🙄
Shouldn't even be an option
Recline respectfully. I never go beyond what is comfortable for those behind me. I don’t like it and I’m sure others don’t either. They paid to enjoy their flight as well. There’s no need to be a wanker. But the airlines need to address this issue themselves for those who are.
can back at it with the hard hitting journalism...go get a real job.
I can understand somebody reclining on a coast to coast flight, or flight to Europe or someplace far away. But any dickhead making the New York to Florida run who has to recline his seat is begging me to sneeze every five minutes. That said, the airlines are pigs; we are cattle.
Purchase these to prevent the person in front of you from reclining.
He’ll yes that guy pounding on that women’s seat omg he’s lucky it wasn’t mine, they would have been pulling us both off the plane. She did what he asked while he stuffed his pie hole and quite frankly didn’t have to even do that. Don’t have reclining seats if u can’t use them!
Typical mainstream media framing. Pitting the average American against one another when the real culprit is the multinational corporation who profits and extracts every ounce of life out of us. Divide and conquer.
Recline. I pay for seat. Person in front same.
I'm reclining. And I dare you to punch my seat
Night time and or long haul flight and everyone is going to sleep? 100% yes. Short haul daytime flight? Nope
Make better planes.
This is amazing how much it shows the ugliness of human beings.
If your seat reclines.. recline it, if not well guess you can't. If you know damn well the space is limited and your seat reclines, then use some damn common sense! Be nice and don't recline the damn thing! Geez!
I can’t believe this has to be asked.
If I were to recline, I’d check with the person behind me to make sure it's okay. I don't fly often, but when I do, I try to make it a pleasant flight with those around me.
If it isn’t proper to recline, then why does the Airline have reclining seats?
I do not’ unless I’m on a flight to Australia on a 747!
This isn’t about reclining! A guy incessantly punched at the chair of a woman w a fused vertebrae! What is wrong with you, CNN? Nothing gives someone to punch a person’s chair like that.
If the cheap airlines gave adequate space btw seats in the 1st place instead of trying to squeeze folks into tiny spaces to squeeze everydrop of $$$$ we wouldn't be having this debate. So the question should be why do these airlines take advantage of their paying customers
If you recline into my knees I will stair down into your head and I will make sure you regret doing it for the rest of the trip.
I recline.
This was not a problem until the airline companies got greedy and wanted to cram more people in. Blame the airlines.
If it’s not ok then why is there a recline feature?
Regardless of whether or not it is ok to recline, it is never ok to punch another person in the head
Why the hell isn't the news doing a report about WHY THE SEATS ARE TORTURE
YES....
Be considerate with the person behind you. If you want space then pay for First Class.
At appropriate times, there is nothing wrong with reclining your seat!
Seats recline. Ergo no one should get upset over someone opting to recline. I personally try to avoid it, and will obviously dislike it if my front neighbor does it. But I would never aggressively call someone out for it or try to forbid it.
Yes.
My ticket, my seat preference....I recline.
I only recline if there is no one behind me. Otherwise I feel it’s inconsiderate given the tiny space we deal with in economy class.
People just lack of common sense, consideration, and most important, communication. Those seats are designedto recline so use it. If you know there’s a tall person behind you, dont!
If it reclines,I recline. It's part of what I paid for.
No! It’s not ok to recline your seat! Are you really going to relax that much more with that extra inch of recline?!?!?! It’s hell on taller folks whose knees already touch the seat in front of them.
Here’s the question. If you know that reclining your seat will make the person behind you extremely uncomfortable for the next 4 hours but you do it anyway, what’s going on with you?
ToniKalHan If no one is in back of me yes if someone is in back of me I have enough respect to not recline.
How about everyone recline? Then it’s not a space issue. I’ll recline if there’s an option. You punch my seat, I’m going to get arrested for punching the shit out of you. Steps off soap box...
I never recline out of respect for the person behind me.
It’s part of flying. I always hope the person in front of me doesn’t recline, but know they paid for their seat just like I did. Likewise, I try to avoid reclining, but if I do, I do so gently. But has anyone ever been made THAT much more comfortable by the 10 degree recline?
Do you smoke in an area for smokers? Do you pee in a place that has toilets? Do you use the air conditioning in your car?
This is rediculous. If you have the ability to recline a seat, yes. If someone doesn’t have the maturity and common sense to handle that, they shouldn’t be out and around the general public.
I hardly ever recline, and don't like it when someone ahead of me does, but totally get it's within their rights.
Leaving your seat as is is really not that uncomfortable.
No, I never recline.
I never recline. I think it’s rude to be on the person’s lap behind you.
I only recline a small amount, I want to be courteous of the person behind me. Rarely does the person in front of me show the same courtesy.
Um. I paid for a reclining seat I’m using it. Who sits straight up? Sociopaths.
At 6’8” I don’t mind if you recline as long as you don’t mind your seat moving every time I get uncomfortable!
Do you think there is a correlation between how people answer this, and being a Trump supporter?
I don't get enough satisfaction out of reclining for it to be worth wondering if the person behind me is annoyed. Decline.
Always ask the person behind you?
On a British_Airways flight, the flight attendant told everyone to put their seats up during meal service. She told everyone but the man in front of me. Instead she looked at him, looked back at me, then laughed. I ate whilst holding my tray so as not to risk spilling my dinner.
i sold a kidney for the seat next to the bathroom, i'll recline all the way fucking back.
Planes today are cramped and not recline friendly. Although it was childish for the person to repeatedly tap on her seat, she needs to be cognicent of those behind her.
Decline. To the person in front of me- my laptop thanks you.
I recline as long as I'm not making someone uncomfortable...because well I'm not an asshole
I normally don’t recline my seat unless the person sitting in front of me reclining their seat.
We should be debating the airlines instead. This is their fault. They keep cramping as many ppl as possible in tiny spaces so they can make more profit. The airplanes are designed to make people’s life miserable. On top of they treat passengers as if the are doing us a favor.
The debate really should be about how commercial airlines are making it more difficult for poor people to fly. Just as the conglomerates are raking in tons of money at our expense!
I'm 6'6', I don't fly because there's no leg room to begin with.
I don’t recline because I’d feel like a jerk.
Only if the person behind me decides to reclyine their seat - or long haul flights a few hours in.
I recline. It there to use and I'm not on a flight to make friends
1 I never recline my seat 2 Consider people who do recline their seat rude & disrespectful
It reclines, which means it’s okay.
Short flights...I don't recline. Cross country or international...I absolutely recline the seat.
People who recline are the reason I always book a window seat. Sitting by the window makes a huge difference especially on long flights ✈
If you’ve been reclined on,thinking of others, you decline,knowing that your head will be in that persons lap. I could literally smell the stinky guys head while trying to eat dinner on an overseas flight. It’s very uncomfortable trying to eat from a tray and a head in your lap.
Just be courteous.Don't do what you don't want others to do to you. It is the fault of the airlines to pack people like sardines in the cabins and cause these problems. But there are always selfish people in the flights who think 'I paid for it I do what I want no matter what'
So you'll talk about this, but not about how Bernie won NH and IO?
Yes
I personally don't because I'm more comfortable upright. With that said, I'm a big guy so if you recline my knees will setup shop in your lower back and I don't wanna hear shit.
I'm tall (6' 6') & don't recline my seat. Why? Someone behind me prob needs the space. If s/he reclines it hits my knees. I ask them to raise it & say why. If that doesn't work, I ask the flight attendant for help. Many ppl receptive to this. Some not.
Decline. Had way too many nasty grumblings over it. I gave up.
I think it’s rude. But that’s just me. I wouldn’t like it if someone did it to me, so I don’t do it to other people.
if everybody reclines
The option to sit behind non-reclining seats is avail on EVERY plane. Frontier has entire planes without reclining seats. Seats in front of exit rows almost never recline. If a reclining seat is going to ruin your flight then why not book accordingly?
I do
They only “recline” by a couple mm these days so....😂 if I do, it’s just to get the chuckle I always get by how underwhelming the sensation of the “luxury”.
I’m reclining. Punch my seat and see what happens
Future seating chart for all passenger planes.
Trump or Bernie?
I recline and feel free to recline when you're in front of me. Only liberals , leftist, dramatic and moronic people don't understand this logic. YOU ARE FAKE NEWS
I always tell the person behind me I’m going back with my seat. I normally never fully recline.
I always want to recline because of my back issues, but I always feel like it’s wrong... so I recline very slowly and only a little bit so that I’m not upright and it relieves my back a little bit. 🤷🏻♂️
Recline onto others as you’ve been reclined on too
How far back are you guys reclining? The seat reclines like half an inch.
Gotta love the comical airline graphic you used for this piece no airline has seats spread out that much. I've seen this happen on a number of flights in many parts of coach. If you are not under 5'5 any time the person in front reclines it his your knees. Blame the airlines.
I recline because I fall asleep as soon as in the air
What’s all the fuss about? I will recline the seat because I PAID for the damn seat! I don’t get mad when someone does the same either
I don't care if you recline right into my lap but if you wear so much cologne I can taste it I want you dead. Fragrances are the worst thing that will put you into other people's space. There is no escape. Just stop.
People have their drinks sitting on those little tables that are attached to your seat. Recline all you want, it's a amenity you paid for, but you should absolutely let the person behind you know it's happening first.
Recline. If it bothers the person behind then let them figure it out with the flight attendant. It’s not rude to use what you paid for. It’s rude to physically or verbally assault someone because you didn’t choose an appropriate seat.
I don’t. I feel bad for the person behind me. Plus it doesn’t recline a whole lot to warrant pissing off theperson behind me.
This discussion goes to one of the roots of the issues in this country. Individualism does not mean to disrespect others. Your rights end when the rights of others begin. Is time to grow up and stop being a child. You live in a society, stop being so selfish. timetogrowup
I’m not a selfish asshole so no, I don’t recline my seat if there are people behind me.
Recline otherwise my neck is bent forward by the crazy shape of the seat.
Recline. If we weren't supposed to they would not be made to recline.
If the person in front of me reclines I will recline just a little so the tv doesn’t fry my eyeballs. Otherwise I don’t.
Recline if you want, as will I. But you ain’t gonna complain when my bad knees are pokeing at your back. Equivalent exchange if you ask me.
If it's not okay to recline, then the seats shouldn't be able to recline. Or here's an idea, the airlines could add a couple inches between the seats!
Tough shit guy..buy a better seat.
YES...If you pay the fare and your seat reclines its not your fault if you use it. If they don't want people reclining don't give them seats that do or better yet weld them so they won't recline..
The true problem isn’t recline ir not, the problem is the tine space betwen the seats. Complain with the airlines companies. Wake up felows
She paid for her seat and the guy who is obviously single can't get a date with that attitude.
There is no debate. They are designed to recline
I'm 6'3' and 250 and have had multiple back procedures, airline seats are not made for me
These seats recline like 4” nowadays. It’s pathetic.
The world is on fire, pandemic running wild...in the US we’re protesting fake milk prices, debating plane seat reclining, rushing to find chicken sandwiches, and trying to get our brooms to stand on end.
Buy a better seat! There! Resolved!
Just make the seats unable to recline - problem solved
I have flown over 1 million miles so I have a little exp about it. I don’t recline during meals, period! But I also pay for premium economy or business. When necessary to be in coach, if it is only 2-3 hrs flight I don’t recline at all just out of courtesy.
In Europe? Sometimes. In America? NEVER! (space is inhumane)
Nope, it’s very inconsiderate.
Of course it's ok. You want to fly commercial then you must play by the company rules.
Do onto others....
Since everyone on the plane reclines their seat on every flight I’ve been on, how did this become an issue? The guy who behaved like a baby is a jerk. To be fair, he may have issues that we don’t know about. That’s not normal behavior.
If you don’t like the seat in front of you reclining then sit in the seat behind the exit row seats or pay for more legroom. It is simple.
Why is this news?
Of course you recline. You pay the airline for a seat that reclines and the right to use that feature. It’s perfectly reasonable to expect to be able to use what you pay for. If you want someone to blame, blame the airlines.
Recline away! You are allowed. The bigger question is what kind of person are you when it’s time to deplane- the standing in the aisle ready to rudely push through humanity or the person willing to grab a fellow travelers overhead bag and help get eveyone out together
broke people problems
Stupid debate & that situation isn’t the first or last until airlines stop squeezing so many people in a small space. I blame the airlines for picking profit over customer comfort & experience. Not to mention safety. I don’t recline because I respect those sitting behind.
The question should be... why do the airlines give such little space? It's a safety hazard on many levels.
If you recline way back like a savage( we seen them) Then I am going to cough , make ear throat noises and sneeze until you get out of my space . I can be the most annoying person ever , so just try it
I don’t recline. People who do, don’t particular bother me but I’m 5’5” and I fly so much that I can get an upgrade to comfort seats with a couple extra inches of leg room. But even in coach it doesn’t matter to me.
I paid for a seat that reclines and I’m doing it
Yes, and own it..... Now, let’s talk about the arm rest....
I PAID FOR IT; I’m reclining as far as it will go!
Decline. I hate it when people recline in front of me so I don’t do it to others
Not ok.
How about having some consideration and learn how to ASK the passenger behind them if they mind them reclining....it’s THAT simple....doesn’t anyone believe in being nice to one another anymore
No! Empathy for those behind you.
I was on a Coach with absolutely no leg room. My knees touched the seat in front of me. A man decided to recline and broke my kneecap.
It’s painful for tall people like myself when the person in front of me reclines. My knees and legs get pinned in and I’m unable to move them. I’m usually forced to get a business class seat for the leg room.
I don’t do it, but it’s allowed. I’ll be annoyed if the person in front of me does it, but I’m not going to fight about it or punch their seat.
Decline. It’s very inconsiderate. Seats are tight enough BUT I blame the airlines. It’s solely on them to correct the problem. They made billions last year and before. It’s time they stopped the fighting.
My flight to UK was met by a lady kicking my chair from behind because my sick son reclined to sleep! He was 5! Recline rage calling me a cow! Staff threatened to land the plane and remove her! It was our right to recline! Not even all the way! 8 hr flight! Nightmare!
Decline, there is so little room that I hate to inconvenience others and despise those who recline without asking
I reclined once with a little kid behind me, and she beat the daylights out of the seat back until I straightened up :) Little kids keep it real.
I only fly if I can afford 1st class. After reading the many comments from people who are self centered and selfish, I do not wish to have my legs crushed by you jerks. Good thing I make more money than most of you!
Recline
Recline
I recline if the flight is more than 5 hrs.
If my seat reclines I’m using it.
Of course you have to recline your seat after 2 hrs of flight . The airline just have to give you more space .
I recline every time. I look forward to it on every flight. You safe space, cry babies should take another mode of transportation. I can’t wait to recline on my next flight.
Trying eating your “dinner” in economy while the person in front of you is reclined.
It’s built to do so. Everyone can do so. Everyone should accept that fact.
Absolutely NO most annoying
Instead of wasting time on impeachment congress should be fighting for more rights and room for the American people on airplanes .
I usually don’t recline if the person behind me isn’t reclined too. Or else I feel super conscious the whole time.
Yeah if you wish too
I don’t but you can’t get mad others do. Most seat configuration don’t even allow passengers to properly position themselves in the emergency landing position (bent over head between your legs) which I think is in violation of FAA and NTSB regulation.
If everyone declines, you all have there same amount of room
We are not supposed to be smoking on a plane, so they took out the ash trays. If we are not supposed to recline, then remove the buttons...
jemelehill you done started a whole debate. I see about 3 news outlets asking this today
No.... both the recliner and recliner have paid for their seats but the recliner is invading on the space of the other individual....
On long night flights, yes. Other wise unless you have some medical reason, no. Just be conscious of the person behind you, may be tell them why or warn them and try to recline as little as necessary.
Never recline. It’s rude
IMHO depends. I know it makes the person behind a little uncomfortable, but if the flight is 8+ hrs, I need to recline for few hrs. No way I can be sitting straight that long. And when the person in front of me reclines his/her seat, I don’t get offended, they’re free to do it.
I think at the beginning of each flight, as they show you the exits and how to inflate the life vests, they should have a quick tutorial on airplane etiquette: who gets the armrests, reclining your seat, stuffing a sock in your screaming kid's mouth, speaking at low volume, etc.
How could ANYONE think that it’s OK to recline a seat if someone is behind you. Use your heads
I wouldn't recline my seat in economy if someone is sitting behind me. Period. It's called respect for others.
If you want to recline your sit do ask for permission from the person seated behind you, or at least alert the person, it’s just courteous! Some airlines have rickety seats that make passengers to be suffocated.
I pay for seat........I recline seat.......You pay for seat.......you recline seat.......any questions?
I don’t recline. It is rude to those behind you. I only recline if no one is behind me or if the seat is broken (been in a few that keep reclining back even when you don’t want them to).
Have some respect for people who are tall. Double check to make sure it’s not to far back... It’s that simple
I te line but try to wait a little while before doing it. But on long haul I can’t not imagine the option not to recline. It’s hard enough getting Comfy and s’ getting sleep let alone it I was sitting up right.
If you paid for your seat and the seat reclines, you paid to be able to recline. If they don't want you to do that, don't make the seat do that.
If you decline your seat into my lap be prepared for me to push a knee your seat, and grab the headrest unnecessarily as I get up to pretend to need something out of my carry-on. Seriously don’t do it.
It comes down to being courteous. If I recline, it's just the very slightest to keep it from being a 90-degree angle. Remember the Golden Rule. I don't care if 'everyone else is doing it.' I also don't agree that because we pay for it, screw everyone else. Show some decency.
I don't recline, poor person behind me
What debate? If the seat reclines, recline it. If you can't handle the seat in front if you reclining because airlines are constantly squeezing you into tighter and tighter seats, don't fly. This isn't hard. Why do you insist on making this hard?
It’s not a debate. The reclining is limited and part of your price you paid. A actual great debate is do airlines have a right to cram all those seats so near each other you feel like a sardine in a can.
Recline. It doesn’t bother me if the person in front of me reclines.
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Simple solution. Everyone in coach reclines. Then there is no problem. Sometimes you should worry about yourself first
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I do t appreciate having less space because someone thinks they need to put their seat back a few inches. The person putting their seat back into the person’s behind you is rude. I thought the airlines had settled once and for all. That space is for the passenger. airlineseats
Treat others as you want to be treated. Do you want the person in front of you to recline? NO. Then don’t do it yourself.
Only on long-haul international flights. Never domestic because I don’t know how tall the person behind me is.
Yes. There is nothing like that extra 2 inches....why do they call it reclining anyway? It's not like your recliner at home. What a joke.
😐 ...'journalism'
Not in coach.
On night flights yes go ahead, apart from that no keep your seat upright.
I don't fly because of people. This entire thread explains it
Yes but do it slowly.
Is it okay to recline your seat?
There are so many analogies I could make about socialism...
Reclining should be banned on any flight less than 4 hours
It’s the airlines that are wrong by offering hardly any legroom
For short flights no, I only recline on long flights to sleep
Airlines pack you in like sardines and then allow you to recline. WTH?
I upgrade and recline
Only on a night flight after the food is done ✈️
Remove the recline option... problem solved
I never do
Uh yes
Unless it means shoving your knees in to someone's back, or crushing their legs, yes. Of course it is. Stop wasting time on this drivel.
What we really should all hope for are more of the planes now circulating that charge a bit more and squeeze in a few less seats so everyone can feel like people instead of livestock. They are out there.
CNN has much more important things to deal with
I do not recline. And it is very uncomfortable when others do. However I don’t resort to beating the back of a recliner’s seat.
Remove two rows of seats and raise the prices. There, fixed it for you all.
Ask the airline for a refund, because I'm using that recline button!
Depends on the flight hours/airline/low cost/full airline. Low cost I normally leave as is but if the person behind me kicks the seat I will recline as punishment. So leave my seat alone. Flights over 6hrs I go biz class.💺🍷
anyone who says they recline is a short nigga who has doesn’t know what it’s like to be tall and have to sit in an airplane seat
Does anyone bother to ask the person behind them if the hey mind?
No
I have zero problem if someone reclines in front of me. So I recline whenever the heck I want to ✈️
cnn instead of writing this stupidity. Please write about airlines reduce passengers and putting us in tin cans for long flights. They make billions of profit at our discomfort and pain. Yet you write like this is an individuals fault.. this is why nobody trusts
There is no rational argument against reclining. 97% of anti-recliners complain because it interferes with them clicking away on their dumb laptops the whole flight. You pay for transportation not an office. A stranger should not be made uncomfortable because you want to work.
Any ride over two hours long I’d consider it fine to decline under you need to back the f up
You pay for the seat and you should be able to recline. If there’s any issue, The Airline stewardesses should intervene.
With the prices airlines charge they can all afford to have a few less rows and give people leg room. Not every human is 5’.
This is kinda silly. They recline such a small amount. It doesn't matter. I don't get the fuss about whose arm rest is whose either. Those petty little things don't upset me. People get more upset about losing an arm rest than about children dying from lack of healthcare.
Of course it’s ok.
Here's a totally shocking idea. Ask the person behind you if reclining bothers them. Then proceed based on the answer. duh derp doyee
Since space is so limited these days, you are taking up someone else's space. Be considerate and ask.
The internet is an interesting place.
Recline. Why wouldn’t I.
Reclining is selfish. You get a slight lean. Not even more comfortable. And the person behind you is far less comfortable. It’s a selfish move
Is this 'racist' too, CNN?
If you r on a short flight there is no need to recline, a short flight is anything less than 4 hours and more so if the 4 hours is a daytime flight.
BizNasty2point0 Here you go lol
There is no this question if the airline donot put too many seats for profit.
I have to blame the manufacturer for building a plane that would spark this conversation. I’m reclining. Why? Because the person in front of me is reclining. 🤔🤨❤️🇺🇸❤️🌎
No. There is no room as it is.
If they aren't supposed to recline they would be made that way. The solution is in the question...
If I paid for a seat that reclines, I would assume I could recline.
I decline when it is necessary and polite to do so ie. Not before take-off and not during meal service. And usually only when the seat in front of me has. Airlines should think about removing this from economy.
I'd recline even more it the seat allowed it 😂
The seats are made to recline for comfort. So, RECLINE!
I hate recliners with a passion.
Not everyone is comfortable with planes seats therefore people should respect each other while flying.
Everyone pays for their seat so stop arguing if you pay you get to be rude, and no deflecting blame on the airlines. You also get a vomit bag it doesn't mean you have to use it. Reclining is SELFISH.
Thats part of what pay for, so yeah. If its not ok they can have non-recline seats like Spirit.
Im 6'6 so if you do decide to recline, my knees will dig in your back the whole flight. The Choice is yours!!!😂
Just use your manners and common sense. Ask the person behind politely, if the person behind you is 6ft 9 then obviously don't recline. The same manners we use on the ground apply in the sky.
You only recline if you lack empathy
Recline, 100% recline. These snowflake, cancel culture pansies are out of touch.
Never recline... There is already not enough room, and when people do this, I feel it is rude!
If there’s the option I’ll use it. As simple as that.
I am usually flying back from overseas, after 20+ hours and that close to home I like to recline and take a nap. If anyone has a problem, too bad. All domestic flights are short compared to my normal long hauls, deal with it.
This whole article would be moot if American airlines would reconfigure their seats so customers/passengers didn't get off the planes feeling like they needed to scream from tight quarters. AmericanAir Delta united
CNN as ever tackling the World's biggest problems.
If they don’t want me to recline, don’t have seats that recline!! Why is this even a question?!
Respect the person behind. Ask if ok. Little courtesy goes a long way
I just put my knees against the seat in front of me to make sure they can’t recline...works every time.
You damn right it's okay
If it wasn't okay then the seats wouldn't be made to recline. If someone in front of you reclines, then just recline your seat too if you want.
as little as possible.
Recline your seat, you paid for it. The airline is the one that can deal with the issue
Recline...shouldnt even be a debate. They barely recline anyway.