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Argument over legroom causes United Airlines flight diversion

Posted at 12:49 PM, Aug 26, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-26 12:53:08-04

(CNN) — Do airline passengers have the right to recline?

That simmering debate among fliers escalated Sunday aboard a United Airlines flight that was diverted after two passengers argued over the use of a device that blocks reclining.

A Knee Defender, a gadget that “helps you stop reclining seats on airplanes so your knees won’t have to,” was at the root of the disturbance. The rubber grips attach to tray in front of you  and retails for just over $20.