Originally Posted by
adrianlondon
I wonder if it's because the person with the broken thumb wasn't by the window, and the person who was by the window looked capable of opening the door? Or do all passengers in the row need to be able to open the door?
As I'm typing, I'm now suspecting it is the latter.
if there is a crash I don’t think anyone should assume the person at the window may not have fainted or died, so personally I’d sure like everyone in the emergency exits to be able to act if and as necessary.