[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by HOWITZER

I was on a BA flight from Calgary to London back in April and there was a guy sitting about three rows ahead of me, and there was an old lady sitting in front of him. About 2/3 of the way through the flight, they got into a spat because the old lady wanted to put her seat back, and the guy behind her wouldn't let him. Eventually, the stewardess came over and her and the guy went 10 rounds over it all. She even asked if the guy would consider going to the back of the plane so he can stretch out while the old lady could lean back. He refused, and the old lady had to go to the back. And the fact of the matter was this guy was no taller than average Joe Canuck, just being an uber ######.





As someone who is 6'4-6'5, I think I have every right to disagree with the both of you. It does not matter the airline or if the seat is leaned back or not, my knees are always driving into the seat of the person in front of me. This only gets worse if someone think of leaning their seat back, and it becomes impossible to move.

The argument that I should pay to upgrade to economy plus or 1st class is unfounded. It's not as if I have the choice of being tall or short. If I am paying the same fare as the person ahead, behind, or beside me for the same level of comfort, why should I have to pay more to be accommodated? The only thing that is worse is trying to get an exit row seat or bulkhead seat and finding out it has been taken by someone who's feet don't even touch the floor.

You have the choice to fly or not. And you also have a choice on class. No you didn't pick your height, but neither did the person in front of you.