Gadget Prevents Plane Seats From Reclining

AP via Excite News ^ | Oct 24, 2:00 PM (ET) | BRAD FOSS

[WildWeasel]

I agree, the knee defender is basically arrogance by someone who thinks they're entitled to recline but not the person in front of them.

The problem with leg space is not people reclining in front of you but the airlines placing seats as close as they can to maximize profits. Some have backed off that because business travelers got wise and started to fly airlines that were less cramped. What good are closer seats if the plane is only 50% full because people don't like flying your cramped planes?

[leadpencil1]

I agree, the knee defender is basically protection from arrogancet people who recline their seats into your face and crush your legs. by someone who thinks they're entitled to recline but not the person in front of them.

There, fixed it for you.

[NittanyLion]

I've never needed such a gadget. If you're sitting in front of me, you won't recline if I don't want you to. My knees are right up against the seatback and I can withstand your attempts to recline.

Incidentally, I never recline myself because I can't stand the rude people who invariably try to do so when I'm behind them.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

The standard airline seat only reclines a few degrees, hardly putting someone in your lap. Stop being so selfish.

And they didn't pay good money to have some inconsiderate self fixiated jerk tell them that they can't recline their seat.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

As much as you apparently travel, why don't you use your frequent flyer miles to upgrade to business class?

[hometoroost]

If you knew me well enough to call me a self-fixated jerk you would also know that I fly Southwest. Only one class there.

Try working on a laptop when the seat reclines "only a few degrees" and your knees are already under your own chin.

My approach to consideration is that if you do something that puts you in someone else's space you are the jerk not the person behind you. Most people who recline have the "it's my world you're lucky to be in it" approach to life. The person reclining is the one creating the problem.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

If you knew me well enough to call me a self-fixated jerk you would also know that I fly Southwest. Only one class there.

I apologize for calling you a jerk, however I do not take back the "self fixiated" remark.

Try working on a laptop when the seat reclines "only a few degrees" and your knees are already under your own chin.

Wow! How tall are you?

My approach to consideration is that if you do something that puts you in someone else's space you are the jerk not the person behind you.

There have been studies on people who have problems with people invading their personal space. Might try reading one of them. Although I still maintain that a seat reclining only a few degrees, is hardly over encroaching on your personal space.

Most people who recline have the "it's my world you're lucky to be in it" approach to life.

Where in the world do you come up with that conclusion about people? Incredible!

The person reclining is the one creating the problem.

I would suggest that you then contact Southwest and ask them why they are so inconsiderate of your personal space, by letting the seat recline.

[snowstorm12]

The gadget seems pretty stupid if you ask me. If a person is on a flight and the seat doesn't recline because you're sabatoging it with your legs or a device, I'm sure they're going to call the flight attendant and ask what the heck is the matter "my seat doesn't want to recline". Then it is going to cause a big inspection of the seat by the flight attendant and maybe other passengers and then when the culprit is finally identified you will have to explain why you jammed this device into the seat making you look very foolish. Pass on buying this device and save yourself from the embarassment.

Hey what about this bright idea, like asking the person in front of you politely if they would please not recline because you have extremely long legs/leg medical problems or whatever.

[AnAmericanMother]

It was cheaper for the 5 of them to charter a business jet, and then be able to fly directly to the closer regional airport. He said by doing that, would also save them about 5 hours of extra travel time.

If you can get 4 or more people together, depending on where you're going, it's generally a good idea to look into it. As an extra bonus, the charters are usually out of smaller local fields where there is no TSA to deal with. Just drive up, park your car, get in, and go.

[Romulus]

I'm betting that airport security won't let this gadget on the planes.

Good point. They may have to redesign them to look like box cutters.