Originally Posted by
entropy
I've seen all of them: the morbidly obese flyer, the altekhakers (very old people) and the newbies all sitting in the exit rows. What the heck is the point of asking the question? A GA can and should make a judgement for safety. Perhaps they really don't want to offend anyone but c'mon.
Please note that these comments are made somewhat "tongue in cheek"....
Isn't part of the responsibility of sitting in the exit row to not only open the door, but to also stay behind and assist other passengers exiting through the emergency exit? Doesn't then the fact that the oversize pax can or cannot fit throught the exit become irrelevant?
More seriously: as a frequent occupant of 9A/12A in the barbie jets, I wonder of myself would I actually hang back and help, or would I be first out the exit in an "every man for himself" attitude. I am sure the nature of the emergency would probably make the decision for me.