the last row of every 73-8 is classed as emergency exit ,ok your not next to it bit you are the nearset able bodied pax to help in case of cabin crew not occupying their take/landing postions .e.g other cabin duties or in cacitated. ." elga was full correct in asking to remove bags .One other safety point of the 73-8 the life - vest in not always under yr seat ,the new design it pops down from the panel above yr head .