Originally Posted by
Analise
If she said she can fulfill all of the exit row requirements, then that's that.
Well... not quite.... she could be deranged... I'm sure on every flight there are a dozen or so pax who think they could fly the thing if necessary...
More likely she just wasn't asked. Perhaps as an average looking middle-aged speaker of English they assume I can handle the exit seat.... but I'm rarely asked if I'm able or willing to help.
One of my purser friend's biggest gripes is check-in staff that do not screen PAX for their abililty to help operate the exit seat. I've certainly met PAX who have pursuaded check-in staff to give them an exit seat because they have "problems with their legs" etc and like to stretch out. My friend will move them prior to take off if necessary.. but they don't take kindly to it. (Typically she will seat them in C for landing and take off.)
Granted its not easy for check-in staff, especially in these times where a wrong word can land you with accusations of discrimination.