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> The button’s there so that passengers buying the ticket feel like they have additional room. And while that’s somewhat true, that passenger is taking space away from the passenger behind.

And then the passenger behind can take that space from the person behind them, etc. I don't see the issue.

I know there are a few rows where the seats can't recline, but it's on the airline to make adjustments to accommodate that.

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> And then the passenger behind can take that space from the person behind them, etc. I don't see the issue.

Then why not leave them all reclined, and not have a button? The only way that everyone has equal space is if everyone agrees to keep their seat in the same position.

I think the point of this article is that the airlines are using the button as marketing, but it has only caused problems not only between customers that don’t agree in which position to use, but also for the flight attendants that have to deal with the resulting drama.

> Then why not leave them all reclined, and not have a button? The only way that everyone has equal space is if everyone agrees to keep their seat in the same position.

Some people may choose to sit up straight.

I feel like some people are over-optimizing for "every passenger must have equal space at all times."

I’m 6’7”. My knees render your button all but meaningless on most flights, but it’s annoying when someone in front of me attempts to investigate this fact past the initial resistance.

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