Delta Frequent Flyers Are Fans of Less Seat Recline, More Laptop Room


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Despite the issue of seat recline being a perennial hot-button topic, most passengers seem to be in support of Delta limiting the amount of seat recline on some flights.

Put these flyers into the recline haters’ camp. Recent limitations to seat recline that Delta Air Lines is planning for some flights are being warmly welcomed by many frequent flyers on the carrier. The Atlanta-based airline announced last week that it would limit the amount of seat recline on some flights by about 50 percent, restricting the ability of passengers to lean back but guaranteeing more working space in front of everyone on the flight. Delta characterizes the move as positive for customers who want to maximize both space in front of them and their productivity, as in when using a laptop. There are mechanical considerations too; as the online aviation