So where does "my" space start and finish? Does it include the space up to the seat in front? Or is there an imaginary line where the seat could possibly recline?
If the contract of carriage mentions that I have a right to my space then the seat in front should not be able to recline. And no I do not want to recline as I am uncomfortable in the recline position.
If it is going to be everyone for themselves then you will excuse me if I am only 5'9" and sitting in a bulkhead or exit row and the tall person is down the back somewhere.
the contract does it mention you have the right to space. there is no imaginary line. all seats recline and you are ab,e to recline your seat as well. in the old days reclining seats was more or less mandatory as that was the only way everyone could see the single movie screen at the front of the cabin (crew would ask all pax to recline their seats when the movie started... at least on Singapore airlines, Thai, air India to name a few).
if you choose not to recline then that is your issue, you have chosen not to utilize the space available to you
completely different to the 7 foot guy who doesn't even have the space available. if you can't fit you can't fit.
qantas does not publish anywhere on it's site that it's seats are not suitable for people 7 foot tall.
it doesn't publish anything as far as I could see about fat people, but jetstar certainly does. it's says if you can't fit in the seat and lower the armrests then you should be proactive and buy a second seat.
so it gives that warning... but mo where does it give a warning saying if you are over xx tall then you should proactively buy an extra leg room seat.
it is implied in the contrac that there will be minimum standards of comfort and safety. without excluding anyone (jetstar does for passengers of size) then you might think thatnthe product is suitable for you. no one has told you otherwise.
there is no disclaimer when you book a seat that says this is not suitable for the following categories of person....