I reclined my seat once, i recall it was on a 727 in 1971 and the
2nd O got one hell of a shock!!! -
seriously though.., why wouldn't Jones the Blubber just have politely requested that the chap in front reposition his seat?
No excuse for unprovoked attacks on fellow travellers.
Being rather lanky myself, I do find it somewhat annoying in cattle when you get trapped by the recliner, especially if you have the meal tray out and have a pot of hot (well it was once) soup on the go! But have not yet had the urge to clip anyone round the bonnet for it.