Remembering your Airplane Etiquette: The Seat in front of you!

Infoxtechpedia - And flying, although more convenient than any alternative for most of the professional speaker circuit, has its own set of frustrations and challenges — not to mention that airplane seat space!  Reclining seats are a main cause of discomfort and annoyance to most passengers. More people have this feature, but be reminded that reclining your seat can certainly bother the person sitting behind you. This article covers some of the etiquette that people tend to forget along with a few ways in which a little more mindfulness can make air travel better — for everyone.

The Impact of Reclining

Airplane seats recline for a reason and you have the right to use this feature.  You have to think how it affects the people around you.  Especially in economy class, where there is already not too much space for the passenger sitting behind you. To the point that if trying to eat, work on a laptop, or just survive in enough of personal space unenjoy minimalist. .. 

Reclining at meals is particularly disruptive. If the person in front of you reclines suddenly, this could tilt his or her tray table (your seatback) downwards which can result in it spilling food and drink. This can be time consuming and create unwanted tension between passengers.

The Right Way to Recline

If you must recline your seat, consider the following best practices to avoid making other passengers uncomfortable or inconvenienced:

1. Slow seat recline: Do not drop your chair back two feet, do so little by little.  Then the person behind you can make whatever adjustments they need.

2. When to think about it: If meal service is ongoing on a short flight and your recline impedes the tray table behind you Or there's already someone using their tray at a time when most people might want to eat Meal service is generally announced by the  airline, and it's best advised to sit upright during this time.

3. Say something: A small courtesy reminding the person behind you that you are preparing to recline can mean a lot.  This is respectful and gives them time to think ahead of mice or men.

4. Beware the Short Flight: With shorter flights, it may be entirely unnecessary — and even flat out inconsiderate for your fellow passengers.  Staying on your feet for less than an hour is a slight inconvenience compared to allowing someone else to be comfortable.

Courtesy in the Air

Airplane etiquette is more than first come, recline backs.  It's about the energy you have on board for everyone to respect.  Waiting your turn to deplane, using headphones for personal entertainment and keeping noise levels down are all simple actions that collectively result in a better flight experience with less friction among passengers.

Conclusion

You have a right to recline your seat but please think about the other passengers.  These simple etiquette tips should help you have a much happier flight.  World's tightest airline seats: Maybe this will quiet the space war A bit of awareness and consideration would make flying more bearable -- even in a squeeze