What are exit row seats like??

[Disneyfun1]

Just wondering if its better to sit in an exit row or just a normal one?? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to it??

 

[Tiffany]

Just wondering if its better to sit in an exit row or just a normal one?? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to it??

More leg room is an advantage. My husband and I always bood the exit row.

 

[mrsstats]

seats dont recline and the cushions are harder in my opinion

 

[Tiffany]

seats dont recline and the cushions are harder in my opinion

The second exit row seats on Song fully recline.

 

[inkkognito]

Whether they recline or not depends on the exit row and aircraft. Also, all exit rows are not created equal. There are some on ATA with practically no extra room and some where you could throw a party in the extra space (I know, as we had a six hour delay once and all the poor souls stuck in regular seats came back by our exit row to stretch their legs).
Barb

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

I'll answer from the perspective of a frequent American Airlines passenger:

-- Most exit row seats provide enough additional leg and knee room to make them prized coach seats among frequent flyers.
-- On American Airlines, to be assigned to an exit row seat ahead of time, you must be an AAdvantage elite frequent flyer (Gold, Platinum, or Executive Platinum). Most other airlines have similar rules.
-- If you're not an elite frequent flyer, you can still ask for an exit row seat at the airport.
-- Exit row seats are often available on the day of departure, when elite frequent flyers have been upgraded to first class.
-- You must be willing and able to assist in the evacuation of the aircraft. This means you need to read and understand the instructions for removing the exit and placing it across the seats.
-- Passengers with disabilities, passengers needing therapeutic oxygen, and anyone who does not have the strength to handle a 45-50 pound exit door can not be assigned to exit row seats.
-- The seatbacks on most (but not all) exit row seats recline just like those of any other coach seat.
-- Children under the age of 15 may not be seated in an exit seat, and this also applies to adults traveling with someone under 15 (even if the child is seated in a different row).
-- On aircraft where the tray table comes out of the armrest (not off the seat back in front of you) of exit row seats, those seats are slightly narrower than regular coach seats.
-- Check http://www.seatguru.com/ for the detailed information about seats, organized by airline and aircraft.

 

[DebbieB]

I heard once that the exit row seats can be cold because the emergency window isn't sealed like the rest. I had the window exit seat on a flight last year and it was cold! I kept my jacket on. The girl in front of me asked for a blanket. I thought the seat was narrower front to back.

 

[Wick]

i prefer exit row because it always has more leg room. also, every time i had it, the seats next to me were empty, so i had plenty of room for myself. matter fact, on Song airlines, i had three different shows on the three TV's =]

i also like knowing i'm responsible to help others in case of an emergency

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

i also like knowing i'm responsible to help others in case of an emergency

Excellent! With the extra leg room, there's also an extra responsibility. It's good to know that there are passengers who take that responsibilty seriously. All passengers should check the emergency instructions card to understand what to do in case of an emergency. Exit row passengers need to understand how to remove the door, where to put it, and how to lead an evacuation.

 

[DebbieB]

When I flew Northwest last week, they allowed exit row passengers to board with First Class (DC-9). That was the first time I heard of that.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I always get to the airports REAL early to get reassigned to exit rows. At 6'6" I do appreciate the extra legroom, a LOT. I am always at the ticket counter 2 hours before flights.