How to Stop the Person in Front of You from Reclining Seat on a Plane
Have a strong empty water bottle on hand., Ready yourself for when the captain turns off the seatbelt sign or you know that passengers may start reclining in their seats., Lower your tray table., Place bottle directly underneath the tray table latch.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Have a strong empty water bottle on hand.
Purchase a large bottle of water or soda after you pass through security.
You will use this bottle as your recline-defender once you get on the plane.
Use the bottle with or without the liquid still inside. -
Step 2: Ready yourself for when the captain turns off the seatbelt sign or you know that passengers may start reclining in their seats.
Because once the seat goes back, there’s not much you can do about it (except say something).
Keep an eye on the illuminated signs and/or listen for cues from the flight attendants or captain. , This will take up some room but should prevent the recliner from reclining.
Make sure you have clearance to lower your tray table (during take off and landing you will need to have it locked in place). , You may need to use your book or something else to hold the bottle in place between the tray and the latch.
Gently push bottle as far back as possible, into the seat in front of you.
When the person in front of you tries to recline, the seat won’t go back. -
Step 3: Lower your tray table.
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Step 4: Place bottle directly underneath the tray table latch.
Detailed Guide
Purchase a large bottle of water or soda after you pass through security.
You will use this bottle as your recline-defender once you get on the plane.
Use the bottle with or without the liquid still inside.
Because once the seat goes back, there’s not much you can do about it (except say something).
Keep an eye on the illuminated signs and/or listen for cues from the flight attendants or captain. , This will take up some room but should prevent the recliner from reclining.
Make sure you have clearance to lower your tray table (during take off and landing you will need to have it locked in place). , You may need to use your book or something else to hold the bottle in place between the tray and the latch.
Gently push bottle as far back as possible, into the seat in front of you.
When the person in front of you tries to recline, the seat won’t go back.
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