Can deaf people sit in exit rows?

If a passenger is unable to hear these commands, they will be unable to determine whether or not to open the emergency exit. If you wear glasses, contacts, or a hearing aid, you do not have to worry. The FAA allows passengers who wear corrective eyewear or hearing aids to sit in the emergency exit row.



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Passengers who are accompanied by a person who may require assistance during an emergency evacuation, including small children (less than 8 years old for domestic flights or less than 12 years old for international flights), elderly persons or persons with disabilities cannot focus on providing assistance in the event ...

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Normally, you should let the airline know of any requests or assistance you may need during booking, but I've just asked for priority boarding at the gate. So far it hasn't been an issue. I just let the person at the gate know that I'm hard of hearing, and voila! They let me cut the line.

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You have the right to request disability seating and preboarding. This usually means close to the front of the aircraft. This seating allows you to pre-board as well as to see the flight attendants clearly so you are better able to understand them as they make in-flight announcements.

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Every pilot has experienced a cockpit or cabin environment that was so loud that it was necessary to shout to be heard. These sounds not only make the work environment more stressful but can, over time, cause permanent hearing impairment.

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One drawback of exit-row seats is that the armrests are fixed, so you can't lift them for extra space, even if the row isn't complete. If you have a tight connection. In a few cases, especially a 757-300, there are two exits, and exit-row seats can be located as far back as row 33 (on United) and 41 (on Delta).

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Lap infants are also not allowed in emergency exit rows or the rows directly in front of or behind the exit rows. On some aircraft, there are additional rows that do not permit lap infants. If you are flying with an infant and the aircraft includes bassinets, book that row if you can.

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You can speak the primary language. In the United States, you cannot sit in the exit-row if English isn't your first language. For other countries, you'll need to be able to understand the official language so that you can follow oral, visual, and written instructions.

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