Maintaining harmony on a flight can be difficult. Airplanes are notorious for cramped conditions, with limited space to stretch and relax.
Combined with the prospect of being surrounded by strangers for hours, it's enough to stress everyone before the plane takes off. Add the possibility that fellow passengers show poor etiquette and turn the journey into an unbearable experience.
However, after a recent flight, one woman felt “shaking.” There, another passenger who was unhappy with her, using one of the standard features available on board.
The disgruntled passengers claimed she was unable to rely on the seat – despite the overnight flight that most passengers were eager to get sleep.
In a Reddit post, the woman detailed how the woman sitting behind her tried to “riklin her seat to sleep” so that the chair “stopping forward” to prevent reclining.
In the end, the woman managed to recline her seat, which infuriated other passengers who accused her of “returning too far.”
She wrote:
“I was so shaken by the interaction that I stood upright for about 10 minutes until I could see the flight attendant nearby, and I quickly reclined and clicked on the chair, and she couldn't squeeze forward.
“She spoke to me again and said everyone on the whole plane could recline their seats. She said I was reclining too back.
The woman recounted how the conflict made her feel “very uncomfortable” and took her rest while flying.
She further noted that disgruntled women are “petty” and should not inflict any inconveniences on reclining seats.
The incident sparked an infusion of sympathy from online commenters who understood both perspectives of the debate.
Given the limited legroom of the plane, some have admitted that the situation is a “destined situation.” This makes it difficult for passengers to feel comfortable when their seats are reclined again, but we have confirmed that each passenger has the right to choose to recline their seats.
One commenter stated: “It's a situation of every destiny. With some people, you're literally crushing their legs, and if you nod, it's horribly uncomfortable to stand upright. Hell of the plane.”
Another person was heavier when suggesting, “The airline is responsible for our disputes. Give us more room for all of us or remove the reclining seat options.”
And the third person shared their support and said, “If the seats can recline, people are going to recline them… that's a very simple concept. Sorry, you had to deal with that passenger, but you're happy that you recline your seat.”
