When is it acceptable to recline your seat on an airplane?
Now that the number of coronavirus cases across the country and world has decreased, the travelling industry is witnessing a shift. With the international and domestic air travel guidelines in India for covid easing, travellers are back to exploring different corners of the world. Flights are fully booked, and people are back to debating about travelling and flying etiquette. One such flying etiquette discussed from the start is whether reclining your flight seat is acceptable. While some people argue that it is okay to recline the seat they paid for, others debate that since it causes inconvenience to other flyers, it is against the etiquette. So what should a traveller do? Let’s explore! Consider the flight type: Before reclining your seat, one of the things you must consider is time. If you are on a daytime flight, you should hold back from pushing back your chair. The reasoning is that many passengers are trying to get some work done during the day and have their tray tables do