‘Worst plane ride’: Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

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A traveler’s decision to recline her seat during a recent flight turned into aviral confrontationafter the passenger behind her reacted aggressively.

A woman documented what she called the “worst plane ride” — sharing a video of herself as her seat was repeatedly shoved forward after she reclined it.

The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her.

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In the comments section, the traveler said the behavior continued throughout the flight and that she sought assistance from flight attendants.

Some who commented said the aggressive response seen in the clip went too far.

Woman relaxing with earphones and smartphone while seated by an airplane window during a flight.

A woman who shared her story on social media (not pictured) decided to recline her seat during a plane trip — which led to an aggressive reaction from the passenger behind her.(iStock)

“I’m anairline pilotand this is not acceptable,” one user wrote, urging the passenger to notify cabin crew.

Others sided with the passenger in the back.

Viral debate about reclining a seat on a plane

A huge debate erupted online about whether it’s OK to recline a plane seat.A woman (not pictured) was reportedly shoved by another passenger after leaning back during a flight.(iStock)

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“Every passenger has the right to recline,” she said.But she advised travelers to check behind them before adjusting their seats.

“Always glance back before you recline to ensure you don’thit someone’s kneesor damage their laptop,” she said.

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Whitmore also recommended reclining gradually instead of suddenly.

“Recline slowlyinstead of abruptly,�

Airplane passenger with long legs sitting cramped in economy class seat behind another traveler.

An etiquette expert said passengers are entitled to recline their seats, but they should avoid bumping someone’s knees or damaging a laptop.(iStock)

She added that seats should be returned uprightduring mealsand for takeoff and landing.

Not all seats are designed to recline, particularly those near exit rows.

If a passenger’s seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options.