'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat

A woman documented what she called the "worst plane ride" - sharing a video of herself as her seat was repeatedly shoved forward after she reclined it.

The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her. 

In the comments section, the traveler said the behavior continued throughout the flight and that she sought assistance from flight attendants.

Some who commented said the aggressive response seen in the clip went too far.

Others sided with the passenger in the back.

"I have no sympathy for people that recline their seats," one person said, echoing a common frustration among travelers.

Another person added, "If I paid for the seat, then I'm gonna get the full experience" - suggesting that passengers are entitled to use their seats as designed.

"Every passenger has the right to recline," she said. But she advised travelers to check behind them before adjusting their seats.

Whitmore also recommended reclining gradually instead of suddenly.

Not all seats are designed to recline, particularly those near exit rows. 

If a passenger's seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options.

"Just because the seat reclines does not mean it should be used without consideration," she said. 

"A little awareness of the person behind you goes a long way in making the flight more pleasant for everyone."