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Ms. Toad

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18. Ditto.

Sun Apr 21, 2024, 11:43 AM

Apr 2024

I just made a simlar post about my own long-standing back issues. If reclining seats are removed, it may mean the end of flying for me.

If you but seats which don't include an ability to choose your own seat in advance, you can request - as an accommodation - that you be assigned to a reclining seat. (I know you can pay a relativley nominal fee to choose your own seat, but as a general rule, people who need a reclining seat for medical reasons should not be required to pay extra to avoid being assigned a seat that will not leave them in agony at the end of the flight.)

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Reclining seats on planes might go away in the future! [View all] True Dough Apr 2024 OP

Good. Some people are so inconsiderate, and overdo the reclining JohnSJ Apr 2024 #1

Some asshole almost broke my laptop on a flight one time because he reclined too far. Initech Apr 2024 #36

I hope you let him know. It is just garbage how inconsiderate some people are JohnSJ Apr 2024 #42

Yeah I definitely pulled a Larry David on that one. Initech Apr 2024 #54

I'm glad too. Absolutely annoying. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #56

It's impossible to "overdo the reclining" Goodheart Apr 2024 #87

I'm tired of the seats that are too damn narrow RainCaster Apr 2024 #2

It's rare that I recline my seat, but I just accept that it's going to happen. No big deal. marmar Apr 2024 #3

It's a big deal if your legs are long enough that your knees are crammed into the seat. nt pnwmom Apr 2024 #34

So have you never wanted to recline your seat? yorkster Apr 2024 #4

Nope. I'm not a seat recliner. True Dough Apr 2024 #6

I seldom put my seat back. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2024 #5

If you don't like the seat STAND for the duration of the flight Model35mech Apr 2024 #7

I welcome this. badhair77 Apr 2024 #8

So you blame others because the airlines decided to cut the space between rows? And if the airlines decide to Wonder Why Apr 2024 #9

The difference between the two is the degree of control by the passenger True Dough Apr 2024 #11

Except that the narrowing of seats and shortening of rows has made airline travel more uncomfortable Wonder Why Apr 2024 #15

I was responding indirectly to Post #4. badhair77 Apr 2024 #79

My seat is my seat - and the space into which the airlines permit it to reclines is mine. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #22

Agree. I will pay extra and/or jump through hoops to get an aisle seat. RandomNumbers Apr 2024 #24

Then what the airlines ought to do True Dough Apr 2024 #33

I have no problems with that, Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #40

I can't use the tray table if I am reclined (or if you do). LisaM Apr 2024 #63

I was responding indirectly to Post #4 and her reference to people informing the person badhair77 Apr 2024 #82

You would certainly qualify for an accommodation. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #83

They were OK before the airlines started to cram as many seats as they could together. Liberal In Texas Apr 2024 #10

My back hurts terribly unless I recline cally Apr 2024 #12

Me too. Nt lostnfound Apr 2024 #17

Ditto. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #18

Same. Sky Jewels Apr 2024 #26

Same mahina Apr 2024 #52

Same here. I must fly in an upgraded class that I can barely afford. Oopsie Daisy Apr 2024 #76

I think this is fine for short haul flights. Ace Rothstein Apr 2024 #13

Exactly what I was about to write. honest.abe Apr 2024 #47

Unfortunately, if this is allowed on short haul flights it will inevitably spread as an "option" & then be standard Hekate Apr 2024 #72

Yay! Auggie Apr 2024 #14

That will likely mean the end of flying or me. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #16

I have similar levels of pain cally Apr 2024 #21

I concur. Layzeebeaver Apr 2024 #67

In all my years of flying, dozens and dozens of flights... Paladin Apr 2024 #19

I have never cared about anyone reclining but I'm short Phentex Apr 2024 #20

All they have to do is limit the extent to which they recline. And more space which will never happen question everything Apr 2024 #23

They already did that... 2naSalit Apr 2024 #27

They BARELY recline as it is already! 2naSalit Apr 2024 #25

Keep the recline, increase the space between seats. Sky Jewels Apr 2024 #28

it teclines like an inch Woopideedoo!!! edisdead Apr 2024 #29

People want cheap flights. That's why they are jimfields33 Apr 2024 #59

I agree. I know it's an unpopular opinion but I believe spooky3 Apr 2024 #78

I have had bad experiences on planes the last several times I flew. I am taking my time this summer Demsrule86 Apr 2024 #30

There is no comfort whatsoever in flying today. It is an ordeal from the moment you pack your bags hlthe2b Apr 2024 #31

The hi-speed trains of Europe have, alas, discovered US Airline seating DFW Apr 2024 #45

Only underscoring that Greed is... hlthe2b Apr 2024 #48

Not just greed, but apathy. DFW Apr 2024 #51

Out of respect for whomever is sitting behind me, MineralMan Apr 2024 #32

It is not disrespectful to use the space your seat entitles you to. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #41

What I said is that I don't recline my seat, MineralMan Apr 2024 #43

I'm with you on this. oasis Apr 2024 #44

So I believe. I don't consider myself any more, or less, important than any other passenger. MineralMan Apr 2024 #46

Exit rows for me too. And middle seat gets the armrests - I think that rule is in the Constitution, or the Bible, petronius Apr 2024 #65

Just as well do away with them there is doc03 Apr 2024 #35

Fuck no, I won't go! lark Apr 2024 #37

They need to charge what they did in the 70's and jimfields33 Apr 2024 #61

you forgot the sarcasm emoji Celerity Apr 2024 #85

The most indecent attire I've ever seen in public was at Hartsfield Airport in the mid-eighties. lark Apr 2024 #90

Sitting upright for more than 10 minutes is northoftheborder Apr 2024 #73

Eventually we will all be sitting on the floor nevergiveup Apr 2024 #38

This just makes me so sad. I used to fly from West Coast to East Coast about once a year... Hekate Apr 2024 #39

I understand what you are saying. MineralMan Apr 2024 #49

I'm going to have to investigate business class. I spent my life being frugal, and that's how I flew... Hekate Apr 2024 #60

There you go. MineralMan Apr 2024 #64

Ever since my knees started deteriorating, I told my employers DFW Apr 2024 #68

Business/first class is the only way i fly now DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2024 #70

Good. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #50

Good. I make 2-3 trips a month, and I never recline... Mark.b2 Apr 2024 #53

I like the idea of the fixed pre-reclined seat. honest.abe Apr 2024 #55

I agree, unless they change the seat pitch to allow more space. MineralMan Apr 2024 #57

Reclining Seats Were From A Different Era ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #58

As they should. Business class seat can be a few thousand bucks. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #62

Airlines set the prices and the spaces. As a very frugal younger person, I still had space & comfort... Hekate Apr 2024 #71

And? ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #86

I just think you get what you pay for. jimfields33 Apr 2024 #88

We're Agreeing ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #89

The demand for flying as cheaply as possible caused this. marybourg Apr 2024 #84

The new saddle seat wont have recline newdayneeded Apr 2024 #66

If they follow through with that, True Dough Apr 2024 #69

Coming soon: Each passenger will be stuffed into a cube for easier packing and higher profit. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2024 #74

lol Renew Deal Apr 2024 #75

Rack 'em and stack 'em takes on a different meaning. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2024 #77

Good! Some people are so rude we were in the seats behind the extra comfort helpisontheway Apr 2024 #80

I would be happy if they had some kind of lock-out mechanism GenThePerservering Apr 2024 #81