What is a restricted row?

What is a restricted row?

• A. Located next to emergency exits
• B. In the cockpit area
• C. In front of the exit doors
• D. At the back of the cabin away from exits

Answer: (A)

Restricted row refers to seating directly adjacent to the emergency exit doors. This location is restricted because, in an evacuation, those passengers may be asked to assist or to keep the exit path clear. Airlines place restrictions on who may sit there (often requiring being able-bodied and capable of helping in an emergency) to ensure a quick, safe evacuation. That is why the row next to the emergency exits is identified as restricted. The other areas mentioned don’t carry this same evacuation-focused requirement.

Restricted row refers to seating directly adjacent to the emergency exit doors. This location is restricted because, in an evacuation, those passengers may be asked to assist or to keep the exit path clear. Airlines place restrictions on who may sit there (often requiring being able-bodied and capable of helping in an emergency) to ensure a quick, safe evacuation. That is why the row next to the emergency exits is identified as restricted. The other areas mentioned don’t carry this same evacuation-focused requirement.