Today's Poll

[myboyblue]

So, the flight attendants let everyone recline when you were sitting on the runway? I didn't think that was allowed. I'm not sure why, though.

 

it evidently creates havoc on the planes electronics similar to me utilizing my iPod during take-off.

[ction]

A quick aside...what about people who don't pay for their child to have a seat, and hold them in their lap instead? I sat next to a woman who had a kid (not a baby, but a kid...maybe 2 years old) in her lap for a 4 hour flight. Surprisingly, the kid couldn't get comfortable sitting on his mom's lap for 4 hours and spend the entire flight kicking me. About 30 minutes in, I prayed for the person in front of me to recline their seat until I died.

[Lammycat]

Lammy - I think the chances of you sitting in front of me on a flight are probably pretty slim. However, if some food comes flying, I'll come up and introduce myself and maybe we can enjoy a $5 can of Budweiser or something. It's a small world.

 

And I still find it a bid inconsiderate....although I fully recognize people's right to do so.

Truth be told, if the person behind me is tall I'll generally recline just enough to get out of the 90-degree angle. Otherwise, I usually recline more. I've also gone back to incline when the person behind me has asked (only happened twice, but still).

 

Flying blows for everyone, kids too.

[Mrs. Peel]

it evidently creates havoc on the planes electronics similar to me utilizing my iPod during take-off.

 

 

Putting the tray tables down on the runway also sends out distorting radio frequencies.

 

A quick aside...what about people who don't pay for their child to have a seat, and hold them in their lap instead? I sat next to a woman who had a kid (not a baby, but a kid...maybe 2 years old) in her lap for a 4 hour flight. Surprisingly, the kid couldn't get comfortable sitting on his mom's lap for 4 hours and spend the entire flight kicking me. About 30 minutes in, I prayed for the person in front of me to recline their seat until I died.

 

Now that should simply not be allowed. When I own my own airline I'll ban that practice.

[gogo]

Do what we all do: recline your own seat, use your feet as a clamp, and haul it up like those claw machines at the arcade! You might get lucky and pull up a Mr. T doll.

Ha! I do that too!

 

Yeah, the premium section is the bonus I get for being a frequent flyer, and I'm a United frequent flyer because San Francisco is a big hub for them, so more often than not it's as easy and cheap to fly with them.

[Guest Jules]

I am with Ction here. I only recline when there is no one behind me. If it is a smaller person or a kid behind me, I might ask if they mind. When drinks come, it is polite to put your seat back up so they are not breathing in your hair while trying to enjoy a beverage.

 

A quick aside...what about people who don't pay for their child to have a seat, and hold them in their lap instead? I sat next to a woman who had a kid (not a baby, but a kid...maybe 2 years old) in her lap for a 4 hour flight. Surprisingly, the kid couldn't get comfortable sitting on his mom's lap for 4 hours and spend the entire flight kicking me. About 30 minutes in, I prayed for the person in front of me to recline their seat until I died.

I feel this should only be allowed for true infants (less than 1). If the kid's walking, he/she should have his own seat. If you can't afford it, drive.