Whlist going through security at Roswell airport this weekend there was an older gentleman in his early 70s complaining about having to take his shoes off at the security checkpoint. He was also taking his time to do everything (shoes, putting his bag in the tray, etc.) - fair enough, I thought.

Once on the flight I noticed he was sat in the exit row (across the aisle from me). Given that he was so slow at doing basic activities I was quite surprised that he qualified for an exit seat.

Do the FAs ever reseat people because they are too old/frail for an exit row seat? Are they allowed to involuntarily reseat poeple based on old age?