We’ve all been there – trying to catch some sleep on a long flight, only to be disturbed by the passengers around us. One woman found herself in a particularly uncomfortable situation when a mother and her child made it nearly impossible for her to rest. But when she finally had the chance to recline her seat and get some shut-eye, the mother had a problem with it.
The Long Flight Begins

The Troublesome Trio

Kicking, Hair-Pulling, and More!

A Moment of Peace

Keeping Quiet

Finally, Time to Rest?

Reclining for Comfort

The Mother’s Request

Tapped on the Shoulder

A Tough Decision

Standing Her Ground

The Consequence

Recline or Not to Recline? ♀️
After enduring hours of discomfort caused by a restless child, our sleep-deprived traveler finally had the chance to rest. However, when she reclined her seat, the mother of the child asked her to move it back up, as it made her own seat more cramped. Despite understanding the mother’s predicament, the woman chose to stand her ground and keep her seat reclined, prioritizing her own comfort after hours of being disturbed by the child. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this in-flight dilemma…
Passenger defends woman for not un-reclining seat for entitled parent. ✈️

Airlines should enforce child seat policy. NTA.

Don’t mess with a woman and her reclined seat!

Parents should have purchased a seat for their child. NTA

Passengers vs airlines: who’s the real a**hole?

Passenger deals with toddler torture and seat recline shaming. NTA

Opinionated comment on reclining seats sparks no replies.

To recline or not to recline? NTA says it’s expected.
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Airline etiquette is important, but parents should keep kids in check

Height doesn’t equal age. NTA. Mother of a giant speaks out

Passenger defends woman who refused to un-recline seat on flight ✈️

Flyers should be allowed to recline seats on long flights. ✈️

Traveling with kids is tough, but parents should control them

Polite disagreement over reclining seats on a flight.

Flyers have the right to recline their seats. NTA.

Reclining seats are AH move, parents suck for not parenting.

Passenger defends reclining seat on flight, sparks debate. ️

Passenger calls out both mother and reclining seat behavior. ESH.

Passenger refuses to un-recline seat on flight, NTA wins.

Polite exchange between passengers on a flight. ✈️

Flying with kids can be tough, but this NTA handled it gracefully ✌️

Reclining seats on flights: to do or not to do?

Airline seats too small, commenter not the a**hole.

Airplane seat etiquette sparks irritation among passengers

Seat reclining argument on a flight, both parties at fault

Reclining seats on flights: YTA or NAH?

Airline prioritizes capacity over comfort, seats should recline freely. ✈️
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Passenger refuses to un-recline seat, commenters support her decision. ✈️

People complain about airline seats, but won’t recline for comfort. NTA.

Passenger recounts nightmare flight with unruly child and inconsiderate parents

Passenger supports woman who refused to un-recline seat on flight

Flight attendant defends passenger for not un-reclining seat. NTA
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Passenger reclines seat on flight, gets criticized by parents. NTA.

Flying with kids can be tough, but it’s not others’ job to accommodate.

“NTA. It’s up to the parent to entertain the child on the flight. “

Flying with a toddler? Bring a car seat for a peaceful flight! ✈️
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Experienced parent defends OP’s right to recline seat on flight
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Respectful parenting is key . Teach children airplane etiquette early.

NTA for not un-reclining seat, but parents should control child

Passport not required for infants on international flights. NTA wins.

Flying for 15 hours, NTA for reclining seat partially. ✈️

Passenger defends swatting a misbehaving child on flight. NTA

Flying can be tough, especially in the last row. NTA.

Passenger defends reclining seat on flight against entitled parent.

Flying is hard enough, buy a seat for your child. NTA.

Passenger shares frustrating experience with entitled child and oblivious parents
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Passenger defends decision to recline seat on flight. NTA

Passenger stands up for their right to recline on flight ✈️

Parent expresses embarrassment over child’s bad behavior on flight

Don’t let entitled parents ruin your flight. NTA, recline away! ✈️

Passenger reclines seat on flight, gets criticized for it. NTA.

Flying with kids? Buy them a seat and bring a car seat

Parenting done right! Setting boundaries for kids’ behavior.

Flying with children can be tough, reclining is your right ✈️

Teaching kids manners is crucial. NTA for not giving up seat

Passenger stands up for their right to recline. NTA

Flying etiquette debate: Is reclining your seat selfish?

Passenger argues against lap children on flights due to safety concerns.

Passenger stands up for her right to recline seat. NTA
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Father defends woman who reclined seat, blames parents for misbehaving child.

Flying with kids is hard, but NTA if you’re considerate. ✈️

Stand up for yourself and don’t tolerate harassment from children!

Passenger stands up for herself against entitled mother on flight ✈️

Teaching kids airplane etiquette is crucial

Experienced traveler shares opinion on reclining seats on long flights. NTA
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Passenger shares successful strategy for dealing with seat-kicking children.

Passenger stands up for herself after being abused by entitled parents

Passenger stands up to entitled parents on flight. NTA!

Flying with kids? Prevent situations like these. Be considerate

Flying with kids can be hard, but allowing them to pester others is unacceptable.

Flyer suggests reporting reclined seat dispute to flight attendants ️

Traveling with kids can be tough, but NTA for reclining.

Flyer refuses to un-recline seat, NTA for not accommodating parents.

Pay for comfort or deal with cramped coach seating. NTA.

Passenger not at fault for reclining seat on 15hr flight

NTA- If your child is too big, get it a seat. ♀️

Parent should buy an extra seat for child’s comfort

Reclining your seat on a flight: NTA or YTA? Flight attendant weighs in. ✈️

Passenger reclines seat on flight, mom taps her shoulder. NTA.
