Originally Posted by
turbantime
Correct, you have to be an ABP to be seated in overwing exit row. Ground crew will assess in the first instance and then cabin crew also have power to move non-ABP out. Affected pax will then be refunded the amount paid for said row. Mind you, when you select exit row online, system makes you check a box ensuring you know the requirements to be seated in exit row.
QF don't refund EROW charges unless ineligible pax call at least 24 hours prior departure