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The Final Word On Reclining Airline Seats. It Is Rude And They Should Be Banned.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 142 Comments

The controversial debate about reclining seats on airlines has once again reared its head, and after years of debating this issue there finally seems to be a general consensus. It is rude and inconsiderate to recline your seat in modern economy class, recliners are obnoxious and selfish people and reclining seats themselves should just be banned outright.

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Posted in Travel Talk

Aeroplane Seat Wars: The Passive Aggressive Guide To Dealing With Seat Recliners On Your Next Flight!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Bemused Backpacker — 82 Comments

Everyone hates reclining seats and recliners on flights. It’s a fact. But how those of us who just want a little room to move without being crushed in our seats deal with them?

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Posted in Travel Talk

Is It Time Airlines Banned Reclining Seats Completely?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Bemused Backpacker — 64 Comments

Reclining seats on long haul flights are continuing to be the source of anger, ire and air rage incidents on flights all over the world, is it about time airlines started to listen and ban them completely?

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Posted in Travel Talk

10 Commandments Of Jetiquette, (Or How To Behave On A Flight!)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Bemused Backpacker — 7 Comments

How every passenger should behave on every flight. These rules should be made mandatory!

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