I bought my seat, so I have the right to lean it back if I want.

On a nine-hour flight, Jake fully reclined his seat, upsetting the pregnant woman behind him who complained about limited space. Frustrated, he snapped, “Pay for business class!” She later moved to an empty business class seat. Curious, Jake asked a flight attendant, who explained the move was to avoid further conflict. At the flight’s

end, a flight attendant suggested he check his bag, where he found a business class amenity kit with earplugs, an eye mask, toiletries, and a note: “Kindness is free and improves everyone’s journey. Thanks for inspiring strangers’ generosity, making my flight comfortable.” Jake stood by his choice, arguing he paid for his seat and reclining is allowed, as designed.