A passenger has requested to move out of the exit row; must they disclose why?

A passenger has requested to move out of the exit row; must they disclose why?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only if the flight is international
• D. Only if traveling with a pet

Answer: (A)

Exit-row seating is based on being able and willing to assist in an emergency. The primary concern is safety, not the passenger’s personal reasons for wanting to change seats. A passenger can request to move out of the exit row without giving a justification. If there are any safety-related concerns about the ability to perform duties, the crew will verify eligibility, but they don’t require a disclosed reason for the request. The options about international flights or traveling with a pet don’t change this rule; those factors aren’t relevant to whether you must disclose a reason.

Exit-row seating is based on being able and willing to assist in an emergency. The primary concern is safety, not the passenger’s personal reasons for wanting to change seats. A passenger can request to move out of the exit row without giving a justification. If there are any safety-related concerns about the ability to perform duties, the crew will verify eligibility, but they don’t require a disclosed reason for the request. The options about international flights or traveling with a pet don’t change this rule; those factors aren’t relevant to whether you must disclose a reason.