It is your right to feel comfortable in your own space, but the same rule stands for all. So, always be considerate of your fellow passengers. Besides, he or she paid the same amount as you did. Take extra precautions, too, if the one sitting behind you is a tall person with very long legs.

For one, remember that the back of your seat holds a tray table for the person eating behind you. Tilting your seat back without a heads up may result to spilling their food, which is definitely a no-no.

Aside from eating, passengers use the tray table for using their laptops and tablets. They would surely appreciate if you recline slowly.Note: Never lean all of your weight on your seat before pushing the button. Push the button first and then gradually lean backwards.

As they say, anything excessive is bad. Do not exaggerate relaxation. You do not need to tilt your seat the whole way. If halfway is good, stop there. That is why it is called an airplane “seat” and not a “bed”.

If you accidentally reclined your chair a little too fast (and strong), expect that the person behind you will react. Stay calm, do not let your emotions take over, and apologize. Your co-passengers are your travel peers and you don’t want to spend the rest of your flight arguing with someone. Given how cramped economy seats can get, if you can avoid reclining and sleep or sit as is, then do so. Everyone deserves a comfortable journey. But if you really need or want to recline your seat, then do so with the above tips in mind. Book a flight and go on an adventure with Traveloka!]]>