shortm said:
Also, I think in the US things are a bit more stringent. Last year I was told that I would have to move from the overwing exit as I was too small to sit there. I politely advised the crew that I was cabin crew and operated this type of aircraft and had opened the exit on an annual basis for the last 8 years ... still had to move but did so without complaining.
Are you serious? That's ridiculous. If told that information, they should have left you there. I know I would certainly rather have a "short" flight attendant at an overwing exit, rather than a taller "ordinary" person. Any idiot can open those exits - it's knowing when NOT to open them (into fire, etc) that is the most important thing. That's the kind of situation we are trained for. You must have been annoyed.