A recent video circulating online shows a passenger on an overnight flight employing an unusual tactic to prevent the seat in front of them from reclining. The footage, uploaded by user @heyimgazza, depicts an individual bracing their hands against the back of the seat for what the video claims was an 8-hour duration. This action has ignited a widespread discussion among viewers regarding airplane seat etiquette and passenger comfort. The video's caption directly asks airline TUI if such behavior should be prohibited. Social media comments reveal a sharp division of opinion. Many users expressed support for the passenger, citing personal discomfort from reclining seats, especially for taller individuals or those traveling with infants. One commenter stated, "He's an icon. Reclining is so disrespectful and if you have longer legs the person who does it will literally jam into your joints and put you in horrible pain." Another added, "As someone who's almost 7ft tall this guy needs to be appreciated." Conversely, a significant portion of commenters defended the right to recline, arguing that seats are designed with this feature and passengers pay for it. "Nope. A reclining seat is a feature I PAID FOR. If you don't want the person in front of you to recline, pay extra to sit in the front," one user wrote. Another suggested, "If you don't like the seat in front of you to recline, then by a business class ticket. Problem solved." The incident highlights the ongoing tension between individual comfort and shared space in commercial air travel.
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"I'm in enemy territory because why are people praising this guy 😭"
