Originally Posted by
ionaturo
May I confirm that 59A / exit row seats recline like normal economy seats? Booking one for ORD-HKG.
Separate question - if I want to put my carry on luggage on the floor in front of me as a foot rest, do you think I'd be immediately told off by the flight attendants ?

As far as I could tell, they reclined as normal.
I saw someone get “told off” for having their bag in front of them, before they’d finished loading passengers. I used my removed shoes as a small footrest, and didn’t get noticed. It was dark however and they’d have been somewhat obscured by the blanket.