What is exit row seating and what special considerations apply?

What is exit row seating and what special considerations apply?

• A. Seats adjacent to emergency exits with typically more legroom; require safety briefings and may have restrictions.
• B. Seats at the very back of the cabin with most storage space.
• C. Seats in the middle section with no additional requirements.
• D. Seats far from the exits with standard legroom.

Answer: (A)

Exit row seating refers to the seats directly beside an emergency exit door. These rows usually offer more legroom because there’s space needed to operate the exit. Because they’re closest to the exit, passengers seated there must be able to assist in an evacuation and understand and follow the safety briefing. They must be willing and able to perform duties if needed and not require special assistance that would hinder a rapid exit. Infants or young children are typically not allowed in exit rows, and anyone with mobility or other conditions that would prevent quick, safe evacuation may be moved to another seat. Some airlines also verify these requirements before departure.

Exit row seating refers to the seats directly beside an emergency exit door. These rows usually offer more legroom because there’s space needed to operate the exit. Because they’re closest to the exit, passengers seated there must be able to assist in an evacuation and understand and follow the safety briefing. They must be willing and able to perform duties if needed and not require special assistance that would hinder a rapid exit. Infants or young children are typically not allowed in exit rows, and anyone with mobility or other conditions that would prevent quick, safe evacuation may be moved to another seat. Some airlines also verify these requirements before departure.