Originally Posted by
Pete24601
I’ve been asked to move into an exit row on an SAS flight, so it’s not just a UK thing. I was very happy to have the extra room. They charged extra for these rows and work insists on booking us the cheapest seats, so I couldn’t sit there otherwise.
Rules aside, I can’t see what the big deal is with standing up while taxiing. It’s perfectly normal on buses and trains, and I’ve experienced sharper stops and turns on those than on taxiing aircraft.
Pete
The thing with buses and trains is that they rarely take off after some time on the ground. When they do, sitting down doesn't do much for you anyways.