I'm a travel writer and I recline my seat EVERY time: Here's why I disagree ... trends now
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Millions of holidaymakers are set to fly abroad this summer and, as with every getaway season, a great divide will open up.
On one side - those who think reclining their plane seat is a sin, the purview of entitled folk who don't care about the comfort of those around them. On the other side? Those that think it's a right they're allowed to exercise.
Arguments fly every tourist high season on X, formerly known as Twitter, and forums such as Reddit and Mumsnet, about holidaymakers bashing seats into knees, stealing leg room and knocking over iPads by pushing their seat into the reclined position.
But, I have to admit - I make use of that little button to creak my economy seat back a few inches every time I fly.
Why? Well, because I see it as part of the package - and with so little luxury left in many economy class cabins, it's frankly something I'm going to take advantage of.
Sophie Foster (above) says she creaks her economy seat back a few inches every time she flies
When booking most budget seats, you've paid for a place to sit down, a tray table, a seatbelt, transport and, yes, the ability to recline a bit so you can relax, take a nap, or even just take the pressure off your bum so it doesn't go completely numb while you hurtle through the sky in a tin can.
In many cases, anything else costs extra - from luggage to a cabin bag, food, drinks and even headphones. So
