TikTok users have no shortage of ingenuity when it comes to sharing tips to make everyday life easier. Among the many tips shared on the social network, however, some are stirring up controversy, such as the one aimed at countering seat tilts on planes.
Indeed, air travel can quickly become uncomfortable when the person in front of you decides to recline their seat, reducing the already limited space. To remedy this problem, Fitzy Wippa Kate, a listener of the Australian radio show Fitzy Wippa, decided to share her tip.
An ingenious tip for reclaiming personal space
Fitzy Wippa Kate has come up with a clever way of making it impossible for the person in front of her to recline her seat. On condition of anonymity, she reveals that she turns the air conditioning on full blast and directs it directly at the face of the person in front of her. As a result, the person in front of her is hindered by the flow of cold air, and is forced to return her seat to its upright position.
Fitzy Wippa Kate reminds passengers that they are free to adjust their air conditioning as they see fit, while respecting their personal space.
A controversy that divides Internet users
This viral tip quickly sparked controversy and divided Internet users. Some defend the use of this trick, arguing that it preserves personal space and makes travel more comfortable. Others, on the other hand, believe that reclining seats is perfectly legitimate and that everyone has the right to enjoy their seat to the full, especially on long-haul flights.
The comments under the TikTok video were the scene of heated discussions between these two opposing camps. Some even suggested removing the seat recline function, while others pointed out that they had paid for their seat and therefore had the right to use it to the full.
Shared flying experiences
In response to this tip, many users also shared their own flight experiences. Some recounted uncomfortable situations, such as someone breaking the seat back, preventing any possibility of legroom. Others joked about the hack, saying they felt like they were flying first class for the price of economy.
Clearly, this trick to counteract seat reclines on planes is a matter of debate. Everyone is free to choose whether to use this method or to respect the comfort of other passengers. In the meantime, it seems that TikTok never ceases to surprise us with new and original tricks.
