Yes, that sometimes works, unless you're in the window seat and/or the space next to you is taken by another passenger. The aisle sometimes works, but there you are usually jolted by the other pax and the ubiquitous service tolleys. I long (pun!) for the day when the seats do not recline in coach.
Originally posted by Jim67094:
Spiff--I usually spread my legs and that lets my knees avoid being hit by the recliner.
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Time..... is on my side.