Even on mid-haul (LGW-LCA) the non-recliners are OK, it sure beats having somebody's setback in your lap.
One of the worst flights I've had recently was Edelweiss economy plus. The plus wasn't increased seat pitch, but increased seat recline. Meaning that the seat in front was so far back I couldn't get out of my aisle seat. (I'm 170cm and 66kg) And for that we paid extra!