Well, I find it a big deal. No problem if the standard seatback position wasn't so upright. There's more than enough pitch and if the guy infront had reclined fully it would not have made a difference to me at all. I can understand the problem with the table but if we're all sensible you make sure you don't recline (or have it set already) when the service approaches and same afterwards. Just common sense. I never use more than half anyway.
If you're up-and down the country/Europe often then it will become a big deal. It's such a simple feature that makes a big difference in comfort. Something you expect to have when you travel with a legacy carrier.
The other cabin enhancements were top notch by the way. So it's not all bad...
