Originally Posted by NHFL9
This has been the case with DL for a very long time. FWIW on CO there are very few 'traditional' exit rows on their intl planes, except the 757.
I have to disagree here. I am also PM on DL, and I am able to book exit-row seats on my 2-week-advance-purchase tix. I would call SMS again and ask them to change you into exit row seats. If the agent says no, repeat until you get an agent who will accommodate.