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Yes, airlines must stop their economy class seats from reclining

Here's an idea for creating a better flying experience

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Christopher Elliott
Jun 11, 2023
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Here's an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining? 

It might help passengers like David Reid, who recently flew from Fresno, Calif., to Los Angeles. 

"I had someone's seat almost on my lap," says Reid, who works for a multinational tool manufacturer in Califo…

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