Wrong people in the seats?
Gentlemen,
I hope this is the right forum for this question...
Is there a CAA and/or FAA requirment for the pax sitting in Emergency exit seats to be at least 'fit & able' ??
I ask the question because I recently flew long haul and requested an emergeny exit seat (I'm 6' 4")
I explained that I am current RAF aircrew (AWACS), and was familiar with the slides, doors etc.
I was told the seats had already been allocated and the nice lady was very sorry.
When I embarked on the aircraft, I was horrified to find that both seats at the two emergency exits, were occupied by very elderly couples, two of whome needed walking sticks to get about.
I know the chances of a mishap are very remote, but it does happen, and I for one, would like to think that the people who MAY be required to open those dooras in an emergency, are at least going to be able to stand up and operate them.
Any comments??
Kind regards
The Swinging Monkey