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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 7:44 am
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Originally Posted by jimquan
What I have never understood is the fixed armrests you often find in the exit row.

They require increased legroom (pitch) for the exit row then allow fixed armrests which would impede emergency egress? Wouldn't the armrests that flip up allow easier egress / exit?

Jim
This is my question as well. Being tall I always get the exit row seat and I like the window. The first thing I do when I sit down is look at the instructions on the door to determine if I'm suppose to throw it out or place it on the seat.

If you're suppose to place it on the seat and the arm rests do not move you will have to somehow make it so it fits just in your seat and will be stable there and not fall over - which in an emergency is just not a reasonable expectation.

If it's a throw the door on your seat exit procedure the seats should have adjustable arm rests.
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