Exit Row rules...
#16
Join Date: May 2005
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Has anyone here ever been removed from an exit row on a airline from a non-English speaking country because they didn't speak the local language?
#17
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Thereīs an additional question I have relating to International flights...
I select ER for extra space (which BTW is not so in my assessemtn on European carriers???)
I donīt speak other languages well enough to understadn everything but it seems the requirement despite being in a foreign country with another langauge is a requirement to speak English?
In the US itīs English or else move.
IS that true or should I have been moved out of my exit row in Europe?
I select ER for extra space (which BTW is not so in my assessemtn on European carriers???)
I donīt speak other languages well enough to understadn everything but it seems the requirement despite being in a foreign country with another langauge is a requirement to speak English?
In the US itīs English or else move.
IS that true or should I have been moved out of my exit row in Europe?
#18
Join Date: Feb 2005
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We could add a few more rules into the pot. I saw a somewhat dodgy documentary about how to survive a plane crash. It claimed that non-car users and those travelling alone have better than average chances.
Apparently car users get confused by seat belts in an emergency and tend to try and release themselves the same as they would in a car - ie by pushing something rather than lifting the buckle. I can believe this... I've often seen frustrated pax unable to work out how to open the thing.
People travelling alone tend to be focused on their escape and survival. Those with family help each other and end up delaying each other (so its claimed).
So perhaps those in the exit seat should be non-car using lone travellers. At the right time they will be able to get out of their seat and focus on opening the door.
Apparently car users get confused by seat belts in an emergency and tend to try and release themselves the same as they would in a car - ie by pushing something rather than lifting the buckle. I can believe this... I've often seen frustrated pax unable to work out how to open the thing.
People travelling alone tend to be focused on their escape and survival. Those with family help each other and end up delaying each other (so its claimed).
So perhaps those in the exit seat should be non-car using lone travellers. At the right time they will be able to get out of their seat and focus on opening the door.
#19
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Thereīs an additional question I have relating to International flights...
I select ER for extra space (which BTW is not so in my assessemtn on European carriers???)
I donīt speak other languages well enough to understadn everything but it seems the requirement despite being in a foreign country with another langauge is a requirement to speak English?
In the US itīs English or else move.
IS that true or should I have been moved out of my exit row in Europe?
I select ER for extra space (which BTW is not so in my assessemtn on European carriers???)
I donīt speak other languages well enough to understadn everything but it seems the requirement despite being in a foreign country with another langauge is a requirement to speak English?
In the US itīs English or else move.
IS that true or should I have been moved out of my exit row in Europe?
Originally Posted by jimbo99
So perhaps those in the exit seat should be non-car using lone travellers. At the right time they will be able to get out of their seat and focus on opening the door.
#20
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I was on a CO Express flight a few months ago. When the FA asked us the usual...Are you willing to assist?? etc...One guy said "absolutely not!" We were all flabergasted. I don't think any of us had ever heard anyone say that before. The FA promptly moved him.
#21
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I think its the 737-700's that have a handle to pull and the door springs outward automatically. No heavy lifting.
#22
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 106
I can't even remember which airlines or which flights asked each exit row passenger if they felt they could handle the rules, but many of the flights that I have been on do.( I only fly about 6-10 times a year) Not that they demand proof, but ask all in the exit row seats. . I am a 50 year ( not old or young) woman,5'4" and while I might have a harder time lifting 40 lbs. above my head, would have no problem performing any exit row duties. And I definitely have the ability to keep my head straight in an emergency. Instinct ( Maybe they should seat mothers and grandmothers in all exit seats ) Courtesy, also sometimes plays into this. If a women works to lift a bag, most will help before asked.( A good thing:-: )