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Originally Posted by island911

Of course you didn't explicitly say locking the recline function is considerate but on this polar issue, choosing to label the act of reclining ones seatback as inconsiderate, has the subtext of saying that locking another's seatback is quite justified - force consideration on others.

Deregulation and leg room. Sorry, but deregulation did not take away legroom. Legroom, in airplanes, has always been a premium concern/balance. AS it is now you can buy extra legroom. I think I paid $20 for an extra few inches on Jet Blue a while back. Funny thing on those flights, the cheap seats were packed. I got the extra leg room AND the whole row to myself. ...as did the few others who paid the extra $20. The cabin contrast was striking. The consumers DO tell the airlines what balance they want. And, considering the minuscule profitability of airlines (as an industry) ... well, during the regulated (fairs) days, airlines were still packing them in.

Correct - you are paying for space. Wanting more space = pay more. There is a limit on weight/space for the aircraft.