A few years ago I flew Laker Airways (re-born one) between LGW-MIA rtn. On check in asked for seats by exit rows which were given.
We were also handed a small card telling us of "our responsiblity" sitting at such seats. ie COD PIE
and if we were not happy to sit by an overwing exit then tell the crew.
Throught it was an excellent idea.
As cabin crew we are moving paxs a fair bit because of check in errors.
I know Ground staff get hell and some are quite young, it`s often the case easier to just sit the paxs there and not get grief type attitude, or possibly the paxs with the frequent flyer card. Airlines tell us how important these paxs are. They are, but the Flashed Gold or Silver card could worry the young check in agent. Some paxs use them as a power tool, and for some reason 90% are the silver card members.
I do know that the check in system will not let the flight close if an infant is placed on the side of the aircraft without the extra drop down mask. Wonder if same could be done for these situations?
I will say have learnt something here-didnt know that for T/O and landing overwings needed to be covered by ABP`s.
[ 20 August 2001: Message edited by: euroboy ]