Originally Posted by
MR_MAMA
You do have a right to recline your seat. However, I would always let them know in advance that you plan to do so and maybe switch seats with him so you are not reclining in his lap.
Wouldn't that then require asking each additional person behind you the same question till you get the last row which probably has restrcited recline. It's not my responsibilty to let them know I'm going to recline or not. Courtesy maybe, but who has that nowadays