Is This The End Of Reclining Airplane Seats?
There are two types of flyers, those that love to recline their seats as soon as they get permission and there’s the other flyers that don’t ever use their reclining airplane seats to recline. Reclining your seat can be a very comfortable thing to do on a flight, particularly a long one. If you hate when people do this, we have good news, this could be the end of reclining seats. Before we get into that, let’s discuss more as to why a lot of people find it very intrusive and even obnoxious to recline your seat. Especially the people that recline theirs all the way back to the point that they are in the lap of the person behind them.
Most flyers don’t mind if you reline around an inch or so, just enough to rest your head back and give your neck a break. Full confession, that’s my style. I usually recline just a bit, not enough to make the person behind me uncomfortable. It’s amazing to some of us how there are people that go all the way back and never sit up for the entire flight. They have to be told by the flight attendant to bring their seat all the way back for landing.
No more reclining airplane seats?
An article has airline experts saying that reclining seats on airplanes is in the process of being phased out for good . . . for economy class, at least.
There are multiple reasons . . . but the main ones are seats that don’t recline are lighter, which keeps fuel costs down, and they don’t need mechanical parts, which means less maintenance.
Reclining seats also spark a lot of issues with passengers and flight attendants, including spilled drinks and damaged electronics . . . so some say this could be a “blessing in disguise.”
The movement has already started. Budget airlines have planes with upright, “pre-reclined seats,” and newer planes have reduced the average recline from the old standard of four inches to just two.
Even if this DOES end up happening, there are no immediate plans to nix reclining seats on all existing planes.
The 7 Most Annoying Things You Can Do On A Plane
7. Asking someone to switch seats.
31% would be annoyed, no matter the reason. But especially if their seat is better than yours. This happens a lot and it can be very annoying. If you wanted to fly together, book it together!
6. Hogging both armrests.
Just under a third said you shouldn’t be hogging both, even if you’re in the middle seat. It’s the battle of the arm rests and it is never enjoyable for anyone to feel squeezed out.
5. Reclining your seat
Around a third think it’s inconsiderate and unacceptable. This can be a very rude thing to do. Nobody wants to sit behind the person that reclines all the way back as soon as we reach 10,000 feet. Especially if it’s a long flight.
4. Taking your shoes and socks off
35% will judge you for it. That’s even if your feet somehow smell great. I’m surprised this number is only 35%. Let’s all agree to leave our shoes on if it’s a problem get more comfortable shoes.
3. Unwanted conversation
Close to 40% hate it when the person next to them won’t shut up. This is a problem especially if you were in a long flight. Remember good ear phones make good neighbors.
(TIE) 1. Using your speakerphone.
This is annoying anywhere, let alone 35,000 feet in the air when there is no escaping. This usually happens after landing when somebody is either looking for a ride or letting a family member know that they have landed. All things we can do through a quiet text.
(TIE) 1. Personal grooming.
Like cutting your nails, painting your nails, or trimming your beard in your seat. How is this even a concept what would possess somebody to trim or paint their nails on a flight? If your nails are in need of attention, perhaps you can take care of that at your destination. Please.
