Is it OK to recline your seat on a plane?

Some say they have the right to lean back, but others say it’s rude to other passengers.

In 2022, airlines in the US carried 853 million passengers, a 30% increase from 2021. But even as more people are flying, space on planes has gotten much tighter—and flight crews have reported more arguments between passengers about reclining seats. People are fairly evenly split on the issue: A recent international poll found that 53% of flyers think it’s unacceptable to recline your seat. Some people say it’s not just about whether it’s OK to recline—it also matters when and how you do it. Meanwhile, others feel there’s never a right time. What do you think? Is it OK to recline your seat on a plane? Yes—comfort comes first It’s simple: If you paid for a seat that reclines, you have the right to recline it. Sitting upright for an…

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