If you’re trying to get some PC-related work done on a long-distance flight, it can be a real nuisance when the person in front tries to maximally recline their seat. Blogger Angus Logan came up with a slightly tongue-in-cheek but workable suggestion: brace the seat in front of you using a bottle to reduce the possible reclining angle. As he points out, the bottle in question needs to have straight sides, and there’s no guarantee an officious airline staffer won’t tell you to move said bottle, but if you have to get some work done, it’s presumably worth a try. (Make sure the bottle’s empty when you clear security to avoid liquids dramas.) Check out Logan’s post for other suggestions on how to deal with the reclining challenge.
edawnedsram
February 5, 2009 at 12:15 PM
As a frequent flyer,I agree thet the reclining seat in front is a real pain, but as a fare paying passenger, it is their right to recline if they wish.
Report PermalinkThe example given above, is yet another example of the “it’s all about me,and who gives a stuff about anyone else.”
Ingrid
February 6, 2009 at 2:34 AM
I agree. There’s nothing worse someone sitting behind you screaming because they don’t like it that you’ve put your seat back.
Don’t buy the bottle, by an upgrade instead….and grow up!
Report PermalinkDick Necker
February 6, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Alright people, calm down. As mentioned, the hack is tongue-in-cheek. Do you really honestly think Angus Logan does this?
It’s a goof. Nothing to see here…move along.
Report Permalinknick
March 2, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Seeing as the tray is fixed to the seat back and moves with the seat, I fail to see how this could possibly work so no one needs to get their panties in a twist over the human rights of the passenger in front.
Report PermalinkDoug
May 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM
There should be no reclining seats. It’s a waste of everyone’s time and no one likes it.
Report PermalinkFrqntFlyer
June 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM
How about all seats are fixed, less weight per seat means less fuel consumption, which in turn lowers costs to airlines, and less annoyance from disrespectful people that don’t ask or even look back before abruptly banging their seat into small children, or people’s knees, or laptops. What do people think they are these days? Bullies for having a button to push? It is like changing lanes while someone is next to you, pushing them out of their lane.
Report PermalinkOne word the world needs to learn is RESPECT.