TikToker’s ‘unethical’ plane 'life hack' to punish passengers reclining seats divides opinions

There are two types of people in this world: people who recline their seats on a flight, and people who wouldn't dream of it.

If you fall into the latter of the two, you might be interested in this viral 'unethical' hack to keep the plane recliners at bay:

The TikTok hack has gone viral after dividing opinions right down the middle.

While some people can't thank creator @theLKshow enough for sharing the passive aggressive trick, others are passionately speaking out in defence of reclined seats.

The six-second video, which now has over 2.5 million views, simply reads: "When you are on a flight and the person in front of you reclines their seat all the way and leaves you no room. Turn on the air con above you on full blast and point it at the top of their head."

In the caption, the TikToker added: "The plane ride is so long when you get one of these people in front of you #plane #reclinetheseat #annoyingpassengers."

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If you're someone who can't stand a reclined plane seat, this hack is admittedly pretty genius - especially if you're not one for causing a scene.

Not everyone was pleased with the advice, though, and it wasn't long before the age old debate was reignited.

"Unethical? I think this is completely reasonable," one impressed viewer commented.

A second, who just caught the viral video too late, wrote: "Wish I had done this. The guy just told me that the seats move that far back for a reason. I was squashed the whole flight."

And a third, who is clearly very anti-recline, added: "I have the right to play a two hour drum solo on my tray table after you recline."

Hitting back, a pro-recline viewer argued: "Seats are meant to recline. Recline your seat or upgrade to an area with more leg room."

A second agreed: "I stay awake the entire flight and it doesn't bother me if the person in front of me reclines. Flights are expensive. Recline if you want to."

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And a third challenged: "I'll take the extra AC with my seat laid back"

Several people, clearly in support of a reclined plane seat, pleaded with viewers to consider their solution - that everyone reclines their seat together.

"The seats are so uncomfortable... everyone should collectively recline!" declared one.

Similarly, another had written: "Ok but hear me out - EVERYONE should recline, that way everybody is comfy and nobody has less room."

No matter what side of the argument you land on, you must admit that does sound like the least problematic solution.

But the chances of us all landing on a mutual decision is pretty slim, so until then: expect air con in your face, recliners.