I am 6’7”. Certain seats have more leg room. I used to get them, but I travel with my daughter now and she can’t sit in the exit aisle. People recline; I deal with it.
SOMEone needs to take a DRIVING vacation.
Sorry folks, but this one is on us.
There was a time (70s, early 80s) when airlines actually tried to make comfort and seat room a real factor in travel. And what happened? Low cost carriers crammed people in like sardines, and took over the market.
While many would be happy to see a true service and comfort airline emerge, too many would still go to some cut rate service to find the lowest possible fare - even if they had to be crammed together like refugees.
I can’t fly anymore. Have developed such an aversion to people that 3 or 4 empty seats, at a minimum, have to surround me in any kind of conveyance or theater, etc. (other than family). Prefer to sit in my own otherwise empty row.
If you’re 6’ or taller, simply jamming your knees against the seat in front of you will prevent it from reclining. If the passenger isn’t a lardass, you can also slowly push the seat back to an upright position. Been there done that.
I found additional claims in other articles about this.
* United airlines bans these devices by policy.
* The stewardess asked the man to remove the device, he refused.
* The lady threw the drink after the man refused the stewardess’ request.
* The seats they were in have 4 more inches legroom than standard coach. (this article said it had more but not how much)
Guess united could ban the guy from the airline for using prohibited device and refusing to take it off when asked
Not to worry people. In the spirit of “problem solving”, congress will be passing new regulations that will, very soon, make flying a total living hell for all involved. Count on it.
Why would the pilot divert the flight over something like this? This was an emergency? Everyone’s travel plans disrupted because of two idiots and a spineless captain?
“Sorry Mr. 12B, your space begins where my seat back stops, when in the reclined position.”
Yes, well, my space includes the tray table, which I should have some expectation of actually being able to use to get some work done. That is why I am particularly vigorous with my use of the tray table when the person in front of me has decided to recline their seat under inappropriate circumstances.