I quite like the way I get to chose who sits in the exit rows, because i dont trust the check in guys as far as i could throw them!! Most (not all) seem to forget the 5kg limit, one item per pax, or the fact that its an airline not a removal service. So when it comes to allocating a seat to an ABP i like to reserve the right to choose them myself. If your strong, willing and not burying your head in your broadsheet during the demo im happy for you to sit there, and you'll be pleased to know i do regularly move people from those seats kicking and screaming whilst holding their walking sticks!!! To further it usually the Senior on the way down doing the head count also checks who's sitting there.
EB
