Thread semi-hijack: BN, thanks for the links. The first one gives this statement (below the table of seats)
Virgin Blue Pay the extra $50 and get a "Blue Seat" which a pre-booked exit row. [sic]
Cannot say that thrills me too much. We have debated this problem in SLF forum. If you can pay extra money to get the 'exit row' what saftey precautions are being taken?