Originally Posted by
dpb132
Another, related issue I often see is elderly passengers seated in exit rows. I look at them and think, there is no way they are getting the window exit open in an emergency situation. I wonder if a passenger has ever pressed a flight attendant about this during the safety briefing.*
(*I was recently on a flight where they forgot to do the safety briefing.)
I'm 78 and never sit in the exit row even though I might be able to handle an emergency. I don't want to put myself and other pax at risk for some extra leg room.