Extra space seats
Discussion
Mrs P and I flew to Greece on Saturday and had booked extra space seats as she suffers with claustrophobia. Unfortunately she broke her ankle a few months back and as soon as the cabin crew saw that she had a crutch with her they informed her that she couldn't sit in the extra space seats as everyone seated in them had to be mobile to help evacuate the plane in the event of an emergency. Fair enough (although 2 other people sat in these seats must have been in their 80s!) and they moved her to an extra legroom seat. We have just been advised that our return flight next week won't have extra legroom seats just extra space which means the likelihood is that she will be asked to move to a regular seat which is concerning her. Part of me wonders whether she should just ditch her crutch but will the fact that she has assistance onto the plane alert the crew that she isn't as mobile as she could be and, crutch or not, they will stop her sitting in the extra space seats.
Flew BA last month long haul and easyJet this week and both were pretty hot on checking if we were suitable to be sat there, and ensuring there was nothing on the floors around the seats or coats on laps so if she’s getting assistance on the plane then I suspect they’d pick up on it instantly.
All I’d say is don’t let it ruin your holiday there’s always the potential for the aircraft to be swapped.
All I’d say is don’t let it ruin your holiday there’s always the potential for the aircraft to be swapped.
Pilchard said:
Mrs P and I flew to Greece on Saturday and had booked extra space seats as she suffers with claustrophobia. Unfortunately she broke her ankle a few months back and as soon as the cabin crew saw that she had a crutch with her they informed her that she couldn't sit in the extra space seats as everyone seated in them had to be mobile to help evacuate the plane in the event of an emergency. Fair enough (although 2 other people sat in these seats must have been in their 80s!) and they moved her to an extra legroom seat. We have just been advised that our return flight next week won't have extra legroom seats just extra space which means the likelihood is that she will be asked to move to a regular seat which is concerning her. Part of me wonders whether she should just ditch her crutch but will the fact that she has assistance onto the plane alert the crew that she isn't as mobile as she could be and, crutch or not, they will stop her sitting in the extra space seats.
In my experience airlines are hot on ensuring mobility of passengers in extra space/emergency exit seats. For instance, I made enquiries last year and got chapter and verse from Easy Jet. When you consider things, it all makes sense.By the way, Pilchard, I'd rather have an over 80s in these seats than a pissed up passenger. And I'm 80.
R.
She broke her ankle in December so it's not in a cast or anything. So it's only the fact that she uses a crutch as an indication something isn't right. And to be honest she doesn't use the crutch at all at home.
I think the plane is an Airbus A320. I say think as we flew out with Tui but have been told that we aren't flying back with them. We are in seats 12c and 12d.
I think the plane is an Airbus A320. I say think as we flew out with Tui but have been told that we aren't flying back with them. We are in seats 12c and 12d.
Don't get me wrong I fully understand and support the rules in place regarding people sitting in these seats. But I would be a bit disappointed if they just looked at whether a person needing assistance meant that they wouldn't be able to help with the opening of the emergency exits. But someone who needs a crutch is a different matter
Pilchard said:
Don't get me wrong I fully understand and support the rules in place regarding people sitting in these seats. But I would be a bit disappointed if they just looked at whether a person needing assistance meant that they wouldn't be able to help with the opening of the emergency exits. But someone who needs a crutch is a different matter
So imagine the plane does crash. You’ve all been thrown about a bit and the 2 passengers nearest the door are unconscious. Can your wife get up unassisted and open that door in a timely manner before the plane explodes and finishes everyone off? Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff