Recliner Blocker
#17
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Caribbean
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, US Air Silver Preferred, BA ExecSilver
Posts: 758
Originally Posted by Kibison
Don't forget "shade-hole" - the person who refuses to lower their shade even after the FA's request it during movie time.
Also, "express-hole" - person in the grocery store express checkout line with 50 items.
I never fly coach anymore unless it is a short LGW-AMS hop and then I have enough status to get bulkhead seats. I have had too much dandruff fall in my food to deal with recline-holes anymore.
Also, "express-hole" - person in the grocery store express checkout line with 50 items.
I never fly coach anymore unless it is a short LGW-AMS hop and then I have enough status to get bulkhead seats. I have had too much dandruff fall in my food to deal with recline-holes anymore.
#18
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
Posts: 1,124
How about if they make only the middle seats recline. Windows and Aisles don't. That way those that have to recline can do so all the way to the back of the plane and those of us that don't recline can get the good locations.
(Putting on my flameproof non-reclining underwear now)
(Putting on my flameproof non-reclining underwear now)
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Originally Posted by mapsmith
How about if they make only the middle seats recline. Windows and Aisles don't. That way those that have to recline can do so all the way to the back of the plane and those of us that don't recline can get the good locations.
(Putting on my flameproof non-reclining underwear now)
(Putting on my flameproof non-reclining underwear now)
I think you have it backwards. Middle seats suck anyway, so make them non-reclining. MOST people want to recline, the anti-cliners can take the middle-holer.
#20
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Join Date: May 2001
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Originally Posted by planemechanic
I think you have it backwards. Middle seats suck anyway, so make them non-reclining. MOST people want to recline, the anti-cliners can take the middle-holer.
#22
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY by birth, BNA by choice - soon YXE, the SKY by virtue.
Posts: 2,420
Originally Posted by wrose99
I am trying to think of one that would not subject you to arrest. Any ideas?
#23
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,867
Originally Posted by wrose99
I am trying to think of one that would not subject you to arrest. Any ideas?
The best thing is to not fly in coach. People in J and F tend to be more considerate. Not a hard fast rule, there are alway exceptions.
#24
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Originally Posted by Kibison
Also, direct your air vent wide open on the offending party's head. Ipod foot tapping to the music on their seat support. Reporting your suspicions of possible drug smuggling to Customs officials. (I have never done this but I imagine you probably shouldn't use this one too often)
The best thing is to not fly in coach. People in J and F tend to be more considerate. Not a hard fast rule, there are alway exceptions.
The best thing is to not fly in coach. People in J and F tend to be more considerate. Not a hard fast rule, there are alway exceptions.
You mean people in J and F, in general, would not direct their air vent on the reclining party's head, would not tap the seat to the music of their iPod, would not make false accusations? Sounds like a good reason to fly J or F then...
HTB.
Last edited by htb; Oct 3, 2006 at 6:23 am Reason: added emphasis
#25
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,867
Originally Posted by htb
(emphasis mine)
You mean people in J and F, in general, would not direct their air vent on the reclining party's head, would not tap the seat to the music of their iPod, would not make false accusations? Sounds like a good reason to fly J or F then...
HTB.
You mean people in J and F, in general, would not direct their air vent on the reclining party's head, would not tap the seat to the music of their iPod, would not make false accusations? Sounds like a good reason to fly J or F then...
HTB.
#26
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston
Posts: 8,956
Originally Posted by Kibison
Don't forget "shade-hole" - the person who refuses to lower their shade even after the FA's request it during movie time.
#28
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by cordelli
Airlines should make left side of the plane no reclining seats, right and center seats can recline.
This way, people like me who hate people who recline, and don't do it unless nobody is behind me can sit in peace and quiet.
This way, people like me who hate people who recline, and don't do it unless nobody is behind me can sit in peace and quiet.
#29
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
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Posts: 880
You haven't posted anything past a bit of information on the Knee Defender. It's apparent you'd like more room on planes, so why not say that and explain your reasoning? There are many carriers with first class domestic seats at a not-too-horrible price. You can always book on one of those if you want more legroom. I do understand that you might be a tall or large person and not feel like you have to pay extra to travel comfortably, but unfortunately planes are designed for the "average" traveler. I'm comfortable in a coach seat, and quite happily spoiled in anything more, so I guess I can't fully understand. But I haven't heard friends complaining about coach seats unless they're well over 6'.
I don't see anything "inhumane" about not providing more space. Animals don't have a choice when you confine them (usually.) You have a choice of whether or not to get onto that plane. Patterning airline seat requirements after animal cruelty laws is just ridiculous as they are completely different things.
Yes, your airline goes out of business.
Strange, almost all carriers still seem to provide snacks and beverages (and those that charge for basic beverages tend to provide better items.) Pillows and blankets as well; just ask for one upon boarding if you're not on a long-haul flight.
It's pretty easy to weigh bags at home. Or you can get one of those hanging travel scales. OR you can be one of those annoying people who spends 10 minutes shifting stuff around at the check-in counter. (Yes, I've done that, though not to such a great extent. But I've never seen an airline not let someone move stuff around while checking in.) There are VERY few airlines charging passengers for extra seats—and the weight statistics have been updated in the last few years.
Why don't I get a discount for being a bit shy of 5' 7" and weighing 120lbs? I don't complain that people twice my size don't pay twice the price since they use twice the fuel.
Sorry, but this is just getting stupid at this point. You obviously check-in BEFORE security in most countries. If you have to be at check-in 90 minutes prior to boarding, that means you give yourself some extra time. I've missed a couple of flights that I've paid for myself. I'll haggle with the ground crew to rebook me for free, and that has worked once or twice. But if I'm late and they either cancel my ticket or charge me hefty rebooking fees, I know it's MY fault.
And where do you get your facts from? Please show me what percentage of domestic and international tickets in all 3 major fare classes (coach, business, first) are paid, or are award tickets, or are upgraded from a cheaper fare class. I don't have the statistics myself, but I suspect you would be surprised what portion of international business class travel is award travel or upgraded with certificates/miles.
I like this. If I'm in Y and plan to sleep, I'll sit in the center or right. If I plan to be awake, I'll sit on the left and not have to assume my laptop or meal might be reclined into.
I don't see anything "inhumane" about not providing more space. Animals don't have a choice when you confine them (usually.) You have a choice of whether or not to get onto that plane. Patterning airline seat requirements after animal cruelty laws is just ridiculous as they are completely different things.
Originally Posted by dragon888
So if I cut out 20% of coach seats I have a loss of revenue. Bad.
Originally Posted by dragon888
I must cut costs or increase revenue or both. Lets cut out meals, snacks, beverages, earphone pillows, blankets, and newspapers.
Originally Posted by dragon888
Charge extra for heavy bags and make sure there is no chance to weigh your bag prior to check-in. Charge a premium for passengers who are larger than normal based on body weight and size statistics from 1955.
Why don't I get a discount for being a bit shy of 5' 7" and weighing 120lbs? I don't complain that people twice my size don't pay twice the price since they use twice the fuel.
Originally Posted by dragon888
Dramatically increase the fines and penalties against passengers who are 5 minutes late of the 90 minute check-in because they got stuck in security. Deny boarding and sell your paid seat to a standby.
Originally Posted by dragon888
Increase the price of business class tickets. After all most of them are paid, not by the passenger but by the employer or other corporate entity that is claiming a tax deduction.
Originally Posted by cordelli
Airlines should make left side of the plane no reclining seats, right and center seats can recline.
Last edited by karthik; Oct 6, 2006 at 3:44 pm