Hound,

I think you are right. Years ago I found that coach seating was much more comfortable if I did not recline. Later, I amended that, and now I recline the seatback about one inch. I find that to be the most comfortable over the long haul.

It seems to me that most seasoned flyers do not recline the seat that much. I notice that many times when the seat in front of me is reclined, it is occupied by a youngster.