Exit Row Seat Assignment Criteria 

1. Passengers with reduced mobility, blindness, children under 12, passengers with infants, escorted prisoners, and deportees are not permitted to sit in exit rows.
2.  Only passengers meeting the following criteria may be assigned exit row seats:

●       Willingness to accept and perform exit row responsibilities.

●       Minimum age of 15 years and ability to perform required tasks unassisted.

●       No caregiving responsibilities for small children.

●       No physical or psychological conditions that could impair performance.

●       Adequate vision, hearing, and comprehension to understand exit operation instructions.

●       Clear communication ability to inform and instruct others in emergencies.

●       Physical strength and flexibility to operate exits, including removing hatches weighing up to 35 kg (65 lbs).

●       Ability to stabilize the escape slide and assist other passengers during evacuation. 

3. In an emergency, exit row passengers may be required to: 

●       Locate and operate the emergency exit.

●       Understand and follow instructions for exit operation.

●       Evaluate if opening the exit increases passenger risk.

●       Follow crew directions and hand signals.

●       Secure exit components to ensure clear passage.

●       Assist passengers in evacuating through the exit and slide.

●       Select and follow a safe escape route.

 Note: Exit row seat assignment is at the airline crew’s discretion and may be denied based on circumstances.