I think this problem has been at least partially solved with the slide forward to recline seats; e.g.: "One product from Zodiac is the 5751 slimline economy cl

I think this problem has been at least partially solved with the slide forward to recline seats; e.g.: "One product from Zodiac is the 5751 slimline economy class seat. This particular model of seat uses a unique recline mechanism where the seat bucket moves forward while reclining." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_Seats_U.S https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zodiac_Seats_U.S. here is an example of the seat: http://downloads.cathaypacific.com/cx/new_seat/seatguide/Olympus_y.pdf http://downloads.cathaypacific.com/cx/new_seat/seatguide/Oly... p.s. on international 8+ hours flights resting/sleeping without reclining is challenging ...