On social media, a viral post showed a Delta passenger’s MacBook screen was destroyed after the person in front of him reclines their seat.
This incident quickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
The MacBook Pro of a Delta Airlines passenger was destroyed when the seat in front reclined.
This incident has sparked renewed debate about proper in-flight etiquette.
Delta Passenger stuns after his laptop destroys after seat reclines.
On Twiiter, a user, who goes by @HardFactorPat shared a picture showing his smashed-up MacBook Pro laptop.
Pat Cassidy showed his shattered MacBook screen during the unpleasant flight.
Cassidy tweeted: ‘@Delta small note for the suggestion box, maybe have a little warning sign or someway to prevent my laptop from being destroyed when the person in front of me reclines their seat.’
He explained that the passenger in front of him reclined their seat, crushing his laptop during the Delta flight.
In the post, he voiced his frustration with the airline’s handling of the situation.
He mentioned appreciating the flight attendant informing him that the passenger in front needed to recline.
Delta passenger’s, Cassidy expressed frustration over the lack of warning regarding the potential damage reclining seats can cause.
He was upset that the attendant focused on the other passenger’s well-being while ignoring the damage done to his work equipment.
Cassidy’s post quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media
Cassidy’s tweet quickly went viral, sparking discussion among users.
Some social media users speculated whether Cassidy had staged the incident, bringing an already broken laptop onboard to get compensation.
Another user, Jud MacKrill, shared a photo of his own damaged MacBook Pro. His laptop was also destroyed by a reclining seat during a flight.
MacKrill mentioned that Apple Care replaced his laptop for free.
Meanwhile, Cassidy awaits responses from both Apple and Delta regarding his situation.
One person said: I think it’s common sense not to open and lean your screen against the seat exactly for this reason
A second wrote: I ALWAYS recline….. carefully and slowly.
While a third commented: Daggg bad hit.
Another added: Honestly, I think you incur the risk here, not Delta.
Someone else said: Rapid “crash mode” seat recliners are THE worst people.
Reclining seats are the worst. Lots of other airlines don’t allow it… Another user added.
Delta responded to the incident
Cassidy tweeted at Delta, suggesting they add a warning sign to prevent such incidents.
He also criticized the flight attendant’s response.
He shared that they showed more concern for the reclining passenger than for his broken laptop.
Cassidy sarcastically asked Delta how many SkyMiles would cover the cost of a new MacBook Pro.
The debate centers around whether passengers should fully recline their seats, especially in tight spaces like coach.
Some argue that it’s their right to recline, while others believe it’s inconsiderate, particularly during meal times.
Airlines continue to face dilemmas regarding in-flight etiquette.
Passengers must navigate the challenge of balancing their comfort with consideration for others.
Reclining seats may provide convenience for some passengers.
However, as this incident demonstrates, they can lead to unintended consequences for fellow travelers.
Airlines may need to consider clearer guidelines to prevent future issues.