Yes, our back seat flips down, but that doesn't help in this case. It's the weight that's a problem, and getting it (and me) in and out is the other problem. Up steps? Forgeddaboutit. It's okay...just the natural problems that come with physical limitation. My post was directed at someone who simply fails to understand why chairs with no arms are a problem for old, and or, disabled people. There are plenty of good restaurant options with good food AND chairs with arms to grab when getting up. Yves, El Ancla and upstairs at La Estacion are some of my faves. Their chairs have arms!!😉