Originally Posted by chsb
Now group one usually includes Golds and I believe those seated in the exit rows. ... People are grouped based upon where they are sitting.
Group 1 does not include exit rows and, as far as I have been able to tell, where you are seated doesn't seem to make much difference either. In March I dropped briefly from status but had already picked seats for upcoming flights. I had an exit row seat and was in Group 5 on an MD-80.
