Exit row on SW flights????

[NC State Tigger]

Do SW use the same type plane for all flights? If so, what are the emergency exit rows? They are a "little" roomier---correct?

If not, how would I find out what rows they would be for our RDU to MCO filght? A coupdl of "pooh sized" men in our group. Wanted to know what rows to try to get to give them the most room.

TIA

 

[kaytieeldr]

Southwest only uses one plane model. See seatguru.com for specifics.

While some rows may have a greater pitch (aka more legroom), there is NO difference in the seat widths in any row. It's advisable to visit southwest.com and search for their Customer of Size page - and to heed the directions.

If the pooh-sizedness requires the use of a seat belt extender, that passenger would not be permitted to occupy an exit row.

 

[LidoDeck]

According to Seatguru, seats in the first few rows and the last few rows are slightly narrower than the others. SWA flights are open seating and the exit rows are in great demand, generally only available to the first few folks on board (and not available for early-boarders).

 

[Carriemel]

Southwest only uses one plane model. See seatguru.com for specifics.

Respectfully, Kaytieeldr, Southwest uses 737-300, 737-500 and 737-700 aircraft...according to the Southwest web site...

Fleet:
Southwest currently operates 544 Boeing 737 jets (as of July 16, 2009).

Type Seats
737-300 137
737-500 122
737-700 137

Seat configurations, therefore, would vary among different planes.

 

[kaytieeldr]

300.. 500... 700.. they're all the same 737 to me!

No "respectfully" necessary, Carriemel - thanks for the correction!

 

[NotUrsula]

It really doesn't matter what the seat numbers are, because there are no assignments at any time. If you have a very low-numbered BP you have a shot at getting one; that's all, b/c they are first-some, first-served. You will always know where they are if you are in the earliest groups to board, because the FA's will be standing in the row inspecting anyone who wishes to sit there.

BTW, if any of the men in your party are also the fathers of, and accompanying, children under age 15, they will not be permitted to sit in the exit row. That is actually an FAA rule, but SWA is one of the only airlines that consistently enforces it -- if you have a kid with you, you don't sit there, even if there is a second parent present. (The reasoning is that in an emergency you would be worrying about your kids rather than concentrating on helping strangers exit the aircraft.)

 

[Tammy32]

Respectfully, Kaytieeldr, Southwest uses 737-300, 737-500 and 737-700 aircraft...according to the Southwest web site...

Fleet:
Southwest currently operates 544 Boeing 737 jets (as of July 16, 2009).

Type Seats
737-300 137
737-500 122
737-700 137

Seat configurations, therefore, would vary among different planes.

The seat set up is the same on both the 300 and 700. The 500 is the same seat set up ...except the exit row is reversed. The 2 seater in the exit row is on the left on a 500 and on the right on 300 & 700. Of course the 500 does have a few less rows. The last row is smaller on all 3 of the aircrafts.

 

[MAH4546]

Exit row seats are narrower because the tray tables are built into the armrest, reducing the available width. Not really sure somebody who is overweight wants to sit there.

 

[Lewisc]

Exit row seats are narrower because the tray tables are built into the armrest, reducing the available width. Not really sure somebody who is overweight wants to sit there.

The OP asked about Southwest. Southwest doesn't have tray tables in any armrests, including the bulkhead seats.

 

[crashbb]

Okay, maybe I'm just dense but...

Given that it is "take your own seat", why do you need to know what row number? Couldn't you just look for the seats with the most leg room and then sit there?

With the caveat for no children in the emergency row.

 

[Lewisc]

Okay, maybe I'm just dense but...

Given that it is "take your own seat", why do you need to know what row number? Couldn't you just look for the seats with the most leg room and then sit there?

With the caveat for no children in the emergency row.

Many SW FAs won't let a parent sit in the exit row if they have a child on the plane, even if the child is with another parent.

This thread makes no sense. Pooh passengers need wider seats not more legroom. Best solution is to follow SWs *** rules, purchase an extra seat and hope for a refund.

edited to say I forgot the abbreviation for Customer of Size is banned by DIS.

 

[dburg30]

Many SW FAs won't let a parent sit in the exit row if they have a child on the plane, even if the child is with another parent.

This thread makes no sense. Pooh passengers need wider seats not more legroom. Best solution is to follow SWs *** rules, purchase an extra seat and hope for a refund.

edited to say I forgot the abbreviation for Customer of Size is banned by DIS.

I agree, but I have to admit, my wife and I are both pooh sized, but I guess it's more "front to back" pooh sized then "side to side" if that makes sense. While my wife on some of the planes needs an extender, I really dont think we would be invading the person next to us, Heck when we sit side by side the only part that could be an issue are in the armrest area, but that's an "issue" that even smaller people run into I would think. Trying to decide who gets to use the armrest I mean.

 

[bavaria]

Trying to decide who gets to use the armrest I mean.

The International Laws of Flight Etiquette are very clear on this subject. The pax in the middle seat is granted full acess to both armrests as a small bonus for having to endure that seat.

 

[dburg30]

The International Laws of Flight Etiquette are very clear on this subject. The pax in the middle seat is granted full acess to both armrests as a small bonus for having to endure that seat.

Thanks for clearing that up for me!

 

[bavaria]

Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Anytime!

 

[dudspizza]

The International Laws of Flight Etiquette are very clear on this subject. The pax in the middle seat is granted full acess to both armrests as a small bonus for having to endure that seat.

I "love" the person who sits in the middle seat and puts the arm rest up... saying they feel more comfortable with them up...... I had a pretty young lady do that to me on a flight from MSP to ORD. It was in a 2 seat row and a short flight, so I dealt with it... but by the end of the flight my back hurt so bad since I didn't have that support on my side....... won't let that happen again.....

Duds