In November I had an unpleasant BA flight with the row infront of me with 3 very large men. It was LHR-HKG so it was a very long flight, not only did they recline, it went over the normal recline as they were so big and heavy.
Nothing I could really do with them so I just had to live with it
It didn't impress my partner who was his first long haul travel experience. Never again he says!
I know how the recline can be a pain for the person behind so I never fully recline, only half. On a 747 the best seats in economy is when it becomes 3-4-3 to 2-4-2, so much more space! So hard to get though
I'm looking forward to seeing Cathay Pacific's new fixed back design. With it sliding forward it would restrict the aisle access for the other passengers. But then with the current seats it's a lot easier if the passengers move out for you anyway.