Glossary · At the airport
What is a exit row seat?
An exit row seat sits beside an emergency exit and usually offers extra legroom, which is why it's sought after. In return, occupants must be willing and able to help open the exit in an emergency — so airlines bar under-age, and sometimes seat-restricted, passengers.
There's a catch for packers: exit rows often have no under-seat stowage, so your personal item goes in the overhead bin for take-off and landing.
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Updated July 2, 2026
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