I have always wondered why airlines and those discussing miles talk about pitch (the distance between rows of seats) instead of degrees of recline (per seat).

I mean, I know why we talk about pitch because those are the stats provided by the airlines. But aren't we as concerned (if not more concerned) about degrees of recline.

After all, you could have 38 inches of pitch but the seat might only recline, say, 10 degrees.

This is especially important when it comes to business class products. Sure, it's great to have three feet of space in front of one's seat but wouldn't you rather have a 80 inch pitch seat that reclines to 80 degrees than a 85 inch pitch seat that reclines to 65 degrees.

I'm just wonderin'