Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Disabled people cannot sit in exit rows (perhaps with exceptions if their disability would not prevent them from performing exit row duties in an emergency) for their comfort and convenience, although they apparently can sit in aisle seats even if they would block others from getting out of the row in an emergency.
Cabin crew are trained for these instances, are they not?
Originally Posted by
Dallas49er
I have been involuntarily moved out of my beloved 3E on 3 occaisions.
All 3 were because a paraplegic wanted 3E and used the "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA) to get his way.
BEFORE Y"ALL PILE ON, IT WAS FULLY EXPLAINED TO ME AT THE GATE, AND I SPENT 3 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WONDERING HOW I WOULD GET HIM OFF THE PLANE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Actually, it is the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (14 CFR Part 382) (
link to short version PDF) and generally those passengers have spoken with a Special Assistance Coordinator and satisfied them as to the need for a specific seat or seat type. People with paraplegia often have specific access needs, and they do supersede others' wants / preferences for a specific seat.
