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To recline or not to recline

Old Aug 7th 2018, 12:33 am
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I used to fly to the UK from Hong Kong via Bahrain (and reverse) - before there were such things as non-stop flights back in the day, a 15+ hour flight in economy - with a short 1 hour stopover to quickly stretch the legs presuming we could actually get off the plane without too much trouble (I remember once taking it in turns to stand in the doorway to get some 'fresh' air when everyone was stuck on the plane and passengers doing the 'circuit' up and down the isles, through the galley and looping back past the washrooms).. and yes, we would recline on the 'sleeping' section of it. I semi-recline if it's a long flight and overnight, always conscious of those behind me - and never during meal / drinks service.

My big bugbear is people putting their feet up onto my armrest - or the seat being repeatedly kicked or pushed.. or people using the headrest to lean on when they get up!

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Old Aug 7th 2018, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by mjanovitz
So you basically just replied to that to be condescending?

It was just an irreverent post, this is the Maple Leaf right? Don't take things so seriously.
It's plasticcanuck, that's what he does. Pay no attention.
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Old Aug 7th 2018, 1:29 pm
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Originally Posted by mjanovitz
Anyhow, on the flight back, the two guys sat in front of my wife and I reclined their seats, and they seemed to be the only ones around us doing so.
If your wife did not like it, why did you recline their seats?
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Originally Posted by Aviator
If your wife did not like it, why did you recline their seats?
Lol, amusing! Yes perhaps the comma would have been better placed a few words West.
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Old Aug 7th 2018, 7:20 pm
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I recline when I want to sleep and everyone on board should be well aware that this will happen. I will not forfeit this position just to be polite to the person who is sitting behind me. The next day it will be forgotten about.
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Originally Posted by Danny B
I recline when I want to sleep and everyone on board should be well aware that this will happen. I will not forfeit this position just to be polite to the person who is sitting behind me. The next day it will be forgotten about.
I never used to get a reclining seat.
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I never used to get a reclining seat.
I didn't know you could get none reclining seats. I should just clarify that I am talking about economy here, its hardly even appropriate to call it a recline really. Incidentally it was a day time flight, they weren't sleeping, were watching a movie and didn't put upright when flight director announced to as food was being served until asked to a second time. Didn't help that the guy sat next to my wife kept farting every time he got up. I am sure that's okay though, I don't remember seeing a no farting sign so he was well within his rights.

Suffice it to say I need to keep putting on those lottery tickets so I can up my travelling arrangements.
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Originally Posted by mjanovitz
I didn't know you could get none reclining seats. I should just clarify that I am talking about economy here, its hardly even appropriate to call it a recline really. Incidentally it was a day time flight, they weren't sleeping, were watching a movie and didn't put upright when flight director announced to as food was being served until asked to a second time. Didn't help that the guy sat next to my wife kept farting every time he got up. I am sure that's okay though, I don't remember seeing a no farting sign so he was well within his rights.

Suffice it to say I need to keep putting on those lottery tickets so I can up my travelling arrangements.
Had a good view, but it was a bugger for taking a snooze.
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Originally Posted by Aviator
Had a good view, but it was a bugger for taking a snooze.
Isn't the pilot's snooze what autopilot is for?
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Originally Posted by Aviator
I never used to get a reclining seat.

Originally Posted by mjanovitz
I didn't know you could get none reclining seats. I should just clarify that I am talking about economy here, its hardly even appropriate to call it a recline really. Incidentally it was a day time flight, they weren't sleeping, were watching a movie and didn't put upright when flight director announced to as food was being served until asked to a second time. Didn't help that the guy sat next to my wife kept farting every time he got up. I am sure that's okay though, I don't remember seeing a no farting sign so he was well within his rights.

Suffice it to say I need to keep putting on those lottery tickets so I can up my travelling arrangements.
I think the hint about the seat might be in his name ...

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Originally Posted by Dorothy
Isn't the pilot's snooze what autopilot is for?
It was always good to let George take a turn, but there are a few restrictions on that for taking a nap!
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Originally Posted by Aviator
I never used to get a reclining seat.
I've seen those seats at the pointy end though. Sheepskin seat covers, 5 point harnesses, lots of knobs to twiddle and buttons to press if you get bored.....
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Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat
I've seen those seats at the pointy end though. Sheepskin seat covers, 5 point harnesses, lots of knobs to twiddle and buttons to press if you get bored.....
And who wouldn't want to push buttons and twiddle knobs while strapped into a 5 point harness?
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I've seen those seats at the pointy end though. Sheepskin seat covers, 5 point harnesses, lots of knobs to twiddle and buttons to press if you get bored.....
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
I think the hint about the seat might be in his name ...

Ahhh...that's what he was on about.
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