The dual reclining bucket seats are operated by one-touch power controls. The jumbo cushions are diamond-stitched and ultra-padded, with adjustable headrests.

Instead, pre-reclined "bucket" style seats are being introduced that in theory create more leg room for taller people, while also allowing planes to fit more people on board.

A good rule of thumb is that a reclining sofa should support 250 pounds for each individual seat. Small sofas with two seats should hold 500 pounds, medium sofas 750 and large sofas at least 1,000 ...

Christopher Knight Home Halima 2-Seat Reclining Sofa This 46.5-inch wide sofa weighs 90 pounds, seats two comfortably and cozily and has a footrest that runs the full width of the sofa.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to West Palm Beach, Florida, was diverted to Jacksonville because of a dispute between passengers over a reclining seat.

A good rule of thumb is that a reclining sofa should support 250 pounds for each individual seat. Small sofas with two seats should hold 500 pounds, medium sofas 750 and large sofas at least 1,000 ...

Instead, pre-reclined "bucket" style seats are being introduced that in theory create more leg room for taller people, while also allowing planes to fit more people on board.

A good rule of thumb is that a reclining sofa should support 250 pounds for each individual seat. Small sofas with two seats should hold 500 pounds, medium sofas 750 and large sofas at least 1,000 ...