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An irate passenger asserted her right to recline in a heated argument caught on video that went viral. (KABC via CNN Newssource)
An irate passenger asserted her right to recline in a heated argument caught on video that went viral. (KABC via CNN Newssource)
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VIDEO: Is reclining your airplane seat a right or rudeness?


{p}An irate passenger asserted her right to recline in a heated argument caught on video that went viral. (KABC via CNN Newssource){/p}Airplane Etiquette

Apparently you have to fight for your right to recline.

An irate passenger asserted her right to recline in a heated argument caught on video that went viral.

"I'm allowed to put my seat back," the woman angrily declares multiple times. “I’m allowed. To. Put. My. Seat. Back!” she finally declared before turning around as the video cut out.

A huge debate was triggered on social media with some saying its rude to recline your seat the whole time while others sayif the seats weren't meant to be reclined, it wouldn't be adjustable.

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What is right? What is wrong?

There has been a lot of talk lately about giving up your seat on an airplane, or even leaning back in your seat. What is right? What is wrong? Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman is here to help.

When taking a flight or rubbing elbows with fellow passengers, you might think everyone on the plane has a basic understanding of airplane travel etiquette. Unfortunately, people’s travel behavior is sometimes short of polite, or they have no idea they are offending others. I am sharing some recently asked questions (which, by the way, don’t change much throughout the years!) and how to avoid being an irritating passenger.

CLICK HERE for more info on airplane etiquette.