Though not a complete solution, I wonder if it would be possible to implement a no-recline subsidy. A tall passenger could offer a subsidy, perhaps $20, on the

Though not a complete solution, I wonder if it would be possible to implement a no-recline subsidy. A tall passenger could offer a subsidy, perhaps $20, on the seat in front of them in exchange for that seat being set to not recline. The passenger purchasing the no-recline seat would have to explicitly agree to accepting the restriction to get the subsidy. Given how much emphasis many fliers put on getting the least expensive ticket, I wouldn't be surprised if there would be a taker for most subsidy offers. Not sure how well the implementation would go. Would it rely on the subsidized passenger upholding their half of the deal or would it need to rely on inserting a mechanical wedge of some sort that would be a cost to the airline. Or perhaps an automated solution could be found.