In the popular sub r/unitedairlines, a user called psychological_Nose_2 revealed that agreeing to swap with a passenger who gave them the wrong seat number left them sitting in the middle seat, following a confrontation with another disgruntled passenger.
Inner_Proof4540 said: ‘I don’t even know why reclining is an option on flights that are that close person to person’, while ErrantJune commented: ‘It’s fairly difficult to sleep with someone else’s chair crushing your knees, too.’.
Reddit user Ok_Sir_3090 shared in r/NoStupidQuestions: ‘I’ve been on three flights in the last year and have reclined my seat on all flights.
In response to the story, Metro‘s Reddit followers were quick to share why they would refuse to swap seats if asked.
Metro Soaps Editor Duncan Lindsay says: ‘I would kick someone out of my train seat if they were in it.’.