New Emergency Exit Row Confirmation on Seat Selection
Sep 17, 2004, 7:03 pm
#16
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DL has been doing this since at least 2000. And the FA's really already ARE in a position of making a judgment call. THEY have the responsibility (delegated by the captain) of making sure that the exit rows are safe.
Sep 18, 2004, 12:59 am
#17
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Originally Posted by SNA_Flyer
They should also add a confirmation "You are at least 6' tall". I hate it when I see 5 footers sitting in the exit row and I've got to sit in LRTC. Luckily, I almost always upgrade or get exit row thanks to being Platinum. 
Sep 18, 2004, 3:14 am
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Originally Posted by dlombard
I'm 5'6" and am probably in much better physical condition to lift the exit row door than many of the 6-footers I see, being that they're usually also 240lbs. and get winded just going down the jet bridge!
Sep 18, 2004, 12:49 pm
#19
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non-elites in Exit
My travel agent assigned me an exit row LAX-LHR. Didn't realize that it was "elite only" (I have no status on AA).
Think I'll get bumped out? I booked the ticket about 5 weeks ago, and the flight is this week - haven't seen any change in seating assignment yet.
Think I'll get bumped out? I booked the ticket about 5 weeks ago, and the flight is this week - haven't seen any change in seating assignment yet.
Sep 18, 2004, 2:39 pm
#20
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Originally Posted by electra
My travel agent assigned me an exit row LAX-LHR. Didn't realize that it was "elite only" (I have no status on AA).
Think I'll get bumped out? I booked the ticket about 5 weeks ago, and the flight is this week - haven't seen any change in seating assignment yet.
Think I'll get bumped out? I booked the ticket about 5 weeks ago, and the flight is this week - haven't seen any change in seating assignment yet.
Sep 18, 2004, 3:38 pm
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Dunno if this makes you feel any safer, but I helped train 65 year old woman as a rescue diver...
Originally Posted by ExpoTrac
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As an aside, there was a 65+ woman in the exit window in front of me today from BOS to FLL...no way she would be able to open the exit. <snip>
As an aside, there was a 65+ woman in the exit window in front of me today from BOS to FLL...no way she would be able to open the exit. <snip>
Sep 18, 2004, 3:51 pm
#22
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Originally Posted by Jace
When elites choose an exit row you now get a confirmation screen:
Have a condition that might prevent you from performing evacuation functions or injure you while performing such functions
Do you accept the exit seat criteria for this entire reservation?
Interesting change...
Have a condition that might prevent you from performing evacuation functions or injure you while performing such functions
Do you accept the exit seat criteria for this entire reservation?
Interesting change...
Sep 18, 2004, 3:53 pm
#23
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Originally Posted by ExpoTrac
As an aside, there was a 65+ woman in the exit window in front of me today from BOS to FLL...no way she would be able to open the exit. FA gave her a double take, but they made a comment that if "anyone wanted to be reseated, it would be on the wing, as the plane was full". So it's really good the FAA is making such a point of this!
Sep 19, 2004, 12:16 am
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Originally Posted by dlombard
I'm 5'6" and am probably in much better physical condition to lift the exit row door than many of the 6-footers I see, being that they're usually also 240lbs. and get winded just going down the jet bridge!
. It's not a physical issue that a shorter person coudn't handle the exit situation (most of the time) - it's about the comfort factor! I'm referring to the fact that I've boarded many an aircraft when I see 5' tall people taking up the exit row, when they could be equally comfortable in a regular seat.If you are only 5'6", you don't have to worry about people reclining and breaking your knees. I do.
Sep 19, 2004, 5:40 am
#25
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Originally Posted by SNA_Flyer
They should also add a confirmation "You are at least 6' tall". I hate it when I see 5 footers sitting in the exit row and I've got to sit in LRTC. Luckily, I almost always upgrade or get exit row thanks to being Platinum.
I'm 5'8" with 28" legs, and I ALWAYS get an exit row. Why? Because I'm a platinum, and I've earned it, that's why.
Sep 19, 2004, 2:19 pm
#26
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Originally Posted by MikeMargolis
OK, I'm sure this is a joke, right?
I'm 5'8" with 28" legs, and I ALWAYS get an exit row. Why? Because I'm a platinum, and I've earned it, that's why.
I'm 5'8" with 28" legs, and I ALWAYS get an exit row. Why? Because I'm a platinum, and I've earned it, that's why.
Sep 19, 2004, 2:54 pm
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I always get assigned exit rows on the jungle jets. When tha FA comes around asking if I'm willing and able to open the emergency exit, my answer is "of course, and trust me, if we need to get out, I'll be the first one out!".
Sep 28, 2004, 2:15 pm
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Originally Posted by mwhitted
It's not really "elite only". It's just that only elites have availability to chose exit row seats at aa.com. I am a little surprised that your travel agent could do it for you even. But I don't see you getting bumped out. Enjoy!
I know on UA, when your status changes you have to get your MP# re-entered into your reservation to reflect the higher status. Do I have to do the same with AA, or is it some glitch that's keeping me from reserving the exit rows and other preferred seats?
TIA
Sep 28, 2004, 5:34 pm
#29
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Originally Posted by Flying Buccaneer
My flights this weekend earned me Gold status, which was reflected at AA.com this morning. When I look at the seatmap for my upcoming reservations, I can see exit row seats and some other seats closer to the front that I could not before. However, I am unable to choose these seats.
I know on UA, when your status changes you have to get your MP# re-entered into your reservation to reflect the higher status. Do I have to do the same with AA, or is it some glitch that's keeping me from reserving the exit rows and other preferred seats?
TIA
I know on UA, when your status changes you have to get your MP# re-entered into your reservation to reflect the higher status. Do I have to do the same with AA, or is it some glitch that's keeping me from reserving the exit rows and other preferred seats?
TIA
Sep 28, 2004, 5:56 pm
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You haven't had the NAAzi we had BUF - ORD, who wasn't satisfied by a positive answer. She demanded to know if we had read the safety card, in its entirety, and when I replied "yes", she insisted I remove it from the seat pocket and look at it again. She was even harder on the chap across the aisle.
Originally Posted by Pickles
I always get assigned exit rows on the jungle jets. When tha FA comes around asking if I'm willing and able to open the emergency exit, my answer is "of course, and trust me, if we need to get out, I'll be the first one out!".