Ryanair Initial Training – Passenger Handling Practice Exam

Exit-row seating is safety-critical: these seats are next to an emergency exit, so passengers in them must be able to help in an evacuation. The requirement is that a passenger seated in an exit row is physically able to reach and operate the exit, understands and can follow the safety briefing, and is willing to assist others during an evacuation. This ensures the crew can rely on that row to contribute to a quick and orderly exit when time is of the essence. Because of this, exit rows aren’t simply assigned on request, and there are real limits for people with mobility issues, those travelling with infants, or anyone who might not be able to operate the exit or follow instructions promptly. The idea that there are no special requirements or that exit rows are reserved only for crew members isn’t accurate, since safety rules require capability and cooperation from passengers rather than reserving them for crew.