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Fri Dec-10-10 03:48 AM
Response to Reply #68 |
| -Air rage: Is reclining your seat a right? |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-09-10 08:43 PM |
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Oooh, yummy, popcorn! And beer! |
GoneOffShore |
Dec-09-10 08:45 PM |
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no popcorn needed. There is no controversy. EVERYONE HATES A RECLINED HEAD IN THEIR LAP |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-09-10 08:48 PM |
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I think the only cure for that... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 08:58 PM |
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Nope. Infants and small children. |
Igel |
Dec-09-10 10:41 PM |
#61 |
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Well yes. And every time you kick the back of an airplane seat, God |
GoneOffShore |
Dec-10-10 07:11 PM |
#131 |
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Then fly First Class and pay through the nose! |
DailyGrind51 |
Dec-11-10 09:10 AM |
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Personally, I don't think coach seats recline enough. nt |
Occam Bandage |
Dec-09-10 08:45 PM |
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If there's someone behind me I never recline my seat. |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 08:46 PM |
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me too! I'm short but I still hate it when the seat in front of me reclines |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-09-10 08:47 PM |
#5 |
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agreed..... |
dhill926 |
Dec-09-10 08:49 PM |
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Me too, but from the comments on this thread, it seems civility |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 09:07 PM |
#30 |
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Being civil and considerate does not mean that I must fly |
liberalhistorian |
Dec-10-10 09:27 AM |
#82 |
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Neither do I. |
Dappleganger |
Dec-09-10 10:26 PM |
#58 |
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Really not an option on long-haul flights... |
JCMach1 |
Dec-10-10 01:56 AM |
#68 |
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Why? n/t |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 03:48 AM |
#72 |
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Unless you can sleep upright.... also when everyone else puts their seat back, you lose your |
JCMach1 |
Dec-10-10 04:21 AM |
#75 |
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That is why the airlines should fix the seats so they don't recline |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 11:22 AM |
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The airlines should fix the problem by resetting the number of seats to factory configurations. |
Gormy Cuss |
Dec-11-10 11:10 AM |
#145 |
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ding,ding,ding - You have the correct answer |
HelenWheels |
Dec-11-10 11:27 AM |
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I truly hate it when the person in front of me does a full recline into my lap |
Gormy Cuss |
Dec-11-10 11:45 AM |
#149 |
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everyone reclines |
reggie the dog |
Dec-10-10 10:53 AM |
#92 |
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:goodposting: same here! |
jeffrey_X |
Dec-10-10 02:00 PM |
#115 |
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No, but neither is assault and battery. |
elleng |
Dec-09-10 08:47 PM |
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Can I file assault charges... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 08:59 PM |
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Dream about taking it to his parents! |
elleng |
Dec-09-10 09:01 PM |
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Oh, I'm sure you know how that works out... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 09:04 PM |
#25 |
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dupe |
elleng |
Dec-09-10 09:01 PM |
#21 |
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I have to jiggle my feet and move them around to prevent blood clots. |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:17 PM |
#40 |
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idk, but it's only a matter of time before the airlines figure out how to charge you for doing it. |
Incitatus |
Dec-09-10 08:48 PM |
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LOL. n/t |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 08:49 PM |
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Any complaint has to be with the airline. Assaulting a passenger is never the answer. |
JBoy |
Dec-09-10 08:49 PM |
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Yea right |
pipoman |
Dec-09-10 09:01 PM |
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If you want more space, that is what FIRST CLASS is for. |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-09-10 08:51 PM |
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Thank You |
NashVegas |
Dec-09-10 08:59 PM |
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Which airline costs $40 more and gives plenty of legroom? |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:05 PM |
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Southwest |
NashVegas |
Dec-10-10 12:27 PM |
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Many do now |
Hawkowl |
Dec-10-10 02:48 PM |
#118 |
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I think First Class, where there is plenty of room, should be for reclining seats. |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:19 PM |
#42 |
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how would you sleep between basel and chicago? |
reggie the dog |
Dec-10-10 11:02 AM |
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I avoid sleeping on airplanes because it adds to the risk of a DVT -- |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 11:44 AM |
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I need to sleep on overnight flights because I am healthy and I can |
bettyellen |
Dec-11-10 08:18 AM |
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Yeahbutno |
some guy |
Dec-10-10 03:46 AM |
#71 |
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+ one million |
liberalhistorian |
Dec-10-10 09:30 AM |
#83 |
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I flew from Atlanta to Sacramento last month on Delta... |
mike_c |
Dec-09-10 08:53 PM |
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you poor thing. I've been in that position. |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-09-10 09:05 PM |
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I have too... and the person had horrendous breath, to boot |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 09:08 PM |
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or you can see their dandruff or hair plugs up close |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-10-10 04:22 PM |
#129 |
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Would spitballs in that situation constitute assault? |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:08 PM |
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Technically, yes. Spitting on someone would be assault. |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-09-10 09:09 PM |
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If the person reclining had pouffy enough hair, |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:24 PM |
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Glitter would be a nice addition. n/t |
Contrary1 |
Dec-09-10 09:30 PM |
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Do they sell sticky glitter? n/t |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:33 PM |
#52 |
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Air sickness. |
Igel |
Dec-09-10 10:58 PM |
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"...and HURRY, please!" LOL! nt |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 11:08 AM |
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Let's see |
pipoman |
Dec-09-10 09:11 PM |
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Prop your laptop or book on top of her head, or get one of those wire |
madmom |
Dec-10-10 09:37 AM |
#85 |
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If the chair wasn't meant to be reclined, why incorporate |
LisaL |
Dec-09-10 08:53 PM |
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Because the chair manufacturers did not intend the airlines |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 09:06 PM |
#28 |
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bingo. correct answer. |
crazylikafox |
Dec-09-10 10:23 PM |
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Exactly. nt |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 11:09 AM |
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Some seats still have ashtrays in the arms |
Amaril |
Dec-10-10 01:32 PM |
#113 |
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I think they recline too far. |
enlightenment |
Dec-09-10 08:55 PM |
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Last Plane I Was On, They Only Reclined 4 Inches, You Think That's Too Much?? |
AndyTiedye |
Dec-09-10 09:20 PM |
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It is when you have absolutely no leg room even when there's no reclining happening. |
HughBeaumont |
Dec-10-10 03:17 PM |
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I think that sums it up... |
Phentex |
Dec-10-10 09:10 AM |
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East solution: airlines should section the plane into recliner and non-recliner. |
snagglepuss |
Dec-09-10 08:58 PM |
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What's your West solution? |
some guy |
Dec-10-10 03:43 AM |
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Hammocks... |
Phentex |
Dec-10-10 09:08 AM |
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Hammocks |
georgettedams |
Dec-11-10 10:45 PM |
#152 |
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Reminds me of a blonde joke I wonce heard (and love--and I'm allowed |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 11:10 AM |
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I may be blonde, |
blueamy66 |
Dec-11-10 09:09 AM |
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Two axioms of life... |
-..__... |
Dec-09-10 09:02 PM |
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A finger puppet show above their head would be fun. |
Toucano |
Dec-09-10 09:04 PM |
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I'd recline my seat, lean forward, and just leave it reclined. |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-09-10 09:08 PM |
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Aren't you just a joy.... |
hlthe2b |
Dec-09-10 09:10 PM |
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Certainly not... |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-09-10 09:13 PM |
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I think you should pay for a seat in First Class and recline all you like. |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:26 PM |
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Do you wear nose plugs as well? |
-..__... |
Dec-09-10 09:28 PM |
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I imagine you have quite a stockpile of petulant little tricks... |
LanternWaste |
Dec-10-10 03:16 PM |
#123 |
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Do the seats recline that much? |
Toucano |
Dec-09-10 09:03 PM |
#23 |
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they recline quite a bit |
Liberal_in_LA |
Dec-09-10 09:07 PM |
#29 |
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No need to be violent about it... |
pipi_k |
Dec-09-10 09:08 PM |
#33 |
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Ask for an Exit Row or a Bulkhead Row Then |
AndyTiedye |
Dec-09-10 09:16 PM |
#39 |
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Airlines are charging extra for that now. |
Dappleganger |
Dec-09-10 10:28 PM |
#59 |
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not in the back row of the plane - I always check to be sure I didn't get that seat |
tomm2thumbs |
Dec-09-10 09:17 PM |
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When I "used" to fly I would look over my shoulder a bit and recline just a little. Often |
RKP5637 |
Dec-09-10 09:26 PM |
#46 |
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Yes, it is. |
X_Digger |
Dec-09-10 09:27 PM |
#47 |
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But the person behind you might have even longer legs |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 09:29 PM |
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They paid the same $189 I did. Let em recline, too. n/t |
X_Digger |
Dec-10-10 09:19 AM |
#79 |
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And when that person is in the back row which doesn't recline? |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 11:36 AM |
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So we go by the lowest common denominator? |
X_Digger |
Dec-10-10 11:43 AM |
#105 |
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I paid for the seat back table with my ticket. |
Gaedel |
Dec-10-10 10:07 AM |
#89 |
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Feel free. |
X_Digger |
Dec-10-10 11:45 AM |
#107 |
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They might do a pretty good job of "nudging" you through the seatback. |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 11:47 AM |
#108 |
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A little to the left.. ahh, that's better. That's the spot. |
X_Digger |
Dec-10-10 11:50 AM |
#109 |
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So you're not the wuss who turned around and complained |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 02:49 PM |
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Nope.. I've had babies spew on me, kids yelling in my ears.. |
X_Digger |
Dec-10-10 03:17 PM |
#125 |
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I'm 6'7" and in a wheelchair.... |
Ezlivin |
Dec-11-10 10:38 AM |
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OMG - I remember when flying wasn't a contact sport |
GCP |
Dec-09-10 09:27 PM |
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Oh, for chrissakes, don't |
SheilaT |
Dec-09-10 09:40 PM |
#53 |
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reclining seats |
buzzard |
Dec-09-10 09:41 PM |
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I only use the feature when there's no one behind me. n/t |
pnwmom |
Dec-09-10 10:09 PM |
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People in reclined into my face makes me sneeze... |
mackdaddy |
Dec-09-10 10:07 PM |
#55 |
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Ha Ha Ha Ha. . Best reply in whole thread!!! |
B Calm |
Dec-10-10 03:09 PM |
#120 |
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Dip your fingers in a glass of water and flick them forward the same time you sneeze. |
B Calm |
Dec-10-10 03:14 PM |
#121 |
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It isn't just an annoyance, reclined seats are dangerous |
howaboutme |
Dec-11-10 09:02 AM |
#137 |
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I recline and don't feel bad about it one bit |
taught_me_patience |
Dec-09-10 10:28 PM |
#60 |
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Why don't we put the blame where it belongs? |
customerserviceguy |
Dec-09-10 11:03 PM |
#63 |
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The airlines claim that we're to blame because passengers demand low fares. |
Gormy Cuss |
Dec-11-10 11:22 AM |
#146 |
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I'm going to figure out how to afford it |
customerserviceguy |
Dec-11-10 09:37 PM |
#151 |
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So because they don't believe they can do anything about the airlines |
Greyhound |
Dec-09-10 11:03 PM |
#64 |
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There's a button, there's an announcement at the end to "put your seat backs up" |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-10-10 12:59 AM |
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Here's the deal and keep in mind I take LONG LONG flights. If the person in front of me |
JCMach1 |
Dec-10-10 01:52 AM |
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I would've grabbed his LEFT ear |
pinboy3niner |
Dec-10-10 01:56 AM |
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That passenger could have moved if he didn't |
liberalhistorian |
Dec-10-10 09:37 AM |
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Have all seats like the ones in the back row - the ones that don't |
Obamanaut |
Dec-10-10 03:38 AM |
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I just curl up in the lap of the person sitting behind me. Who doesn't like to cuddle strange men?nt |
ZombieHorde |
Dec-10-10 03:49 AM |
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Flying today is such a delight. |
Golden Raisin |
Dec-10-10 04:01 AM |
#74 |
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those with back issues may need to recline just to not be in pain |
mainer |
Dec-10-10 08:49 AM |
#76 |
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I try to be aware of the person behind me, but if I want to recline...I recline. |
Renew Deal |
Dec-10-10 09:21 AM |
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Hell, yes, it is. Those seats are uncomfortable enough |
liberalhistorian |
Dec-10-10 09:24 AM |
#81 |
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Can't they create recline and no-recline zones? |
reformist2 |
Dec-10-10 09:40 AM |
#86 |
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Well, it is . . . |
HughBeaumont |
Dec-10-10 09:44 AM |
#87 |
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"It's called common courtesy, goddamnit. " Sorry, but I am absolutely |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 11:16 AM |
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It's sort of the intent. |
HughBeaumont |
Dec-10-10 11:39 AM |
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Oh, I sympathize--and as a non-recliner myself (maybe an inch) |
blondeatlast |
Dec-10-10 12:08 PM |
#110 |
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I don't mind reclining per se, though I don't do it |
Recursion |
Dec-10-10 09:56 AM |
#88 |
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Yes, if your seat reclines. |
OrwellwasRight |
Dec-10-10 10:09 AM |
#90 |
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If you want to recline into someone's space, YOU should pay them |
pnwmom |
Dec-10-10 11:34 AM |
#102 |
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Then why do the seats recline? Why do they have an announcement to put the seats back up? |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-10-10 02:41 PM |
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It's a feature of the aircraft that is ALREADY PAID FOR. |
OneTenthofOnePercent |
Dec-11-10 07:59 AM |
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It is not "their" space. |
OrwellwasRight |
Dec-11-10 11:05 AM |
#144 |
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Yes - frequent topic at flyertalk |
jberryhill |
Dec-10-10 10:14 AM |
#91 |
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The seat in front of me is always reclined... |
ThatsMyBarack |
Dec-10-10 11:05 AM |
#94 |
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everyone may have the RIGHT to recline... |
GSLevel9 |
Dec-10-10 11:22 AM |
#100 |
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I fly regularly and I don't usually recline unless I am in first class or "even more legroom" |
ddeclue |
Dec-10-10 11:25 AM |
#101 |
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I almost had a laptop broken because some asshole reclined too far back in his seat. |
Initech |
Dec-10-10 12:39 PM |
#112 |
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I'm inclined to recline. To recline is sublime. |
callous taoboy |
Dec-10-10 01:55 PM |
#114 |
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I'll have a club soda |
Warren DeMontague |
Dec-10-10 02:41 PM |
#117 |
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I'd rather be supine, so at lest let me recline. It's on my dime. |
callous taoboy |
Dec-10-10 04:15 PM |
#127 |
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There once was an anti-recline Nazi on Jet Blue.... |
callous taoboy |
Dec-10-10 04:17 PM |
#128 |
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My brother and I had the precise same types of confrontations in the car |
LanternWaste |
Dec-10-10 03:14 PM |
#122 |
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i have never had this problem because i DEFEND |
FamousBlueRaincoat |
Dec-10-10 03:27 PM |
#126 |
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Have you ever had a spinal problem? |
jberryhill |
Dec-10-10 10:53 PM |
#132 |
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and i assume that if someone were to make that big of a deal about it |
FamousBlueRaincoat |
Dec-11-10 06:58 AM |
#133 |
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so you lile to pull sneaky shit preventing other people from reclining, but if they have |
bettyellen |
Dec-11-10 08:34 AM |
#136 |
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it's not really sneaky |
FamousBlueRaincoat |
Dec-11-10 10:02 AM |
#140 |
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so you want a doctors note about a medical problem and you'll decide if it's serious enough for you |
bettyellen |
Dec-11-10 10:23 AM |
#141 |
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again |
FamousBlueRaincoat |
Dec-11-10 11:03 AM |
#143 |
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It didn't used to be that big a problem, but as the airlines cram more seats into |
tblue37 |
Dec-10-10 06:54 PM |
#130 |
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Holy Shit, lots of comments. Yes, but not on a persons laptop. |
Pavulon |
Dec-11-10 11:26 AM |
#147 |
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It Makes All The Difference To Me If People Ask First. |
Paladin |
Dec-11-10 12:36 PM |
#150 |
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