Can you drink alcohol in an exit row?

It isn't just pee, they can have drinks spilled, small children can get food or all kinds of stuff on the seat. So it happens more often than you might think. Depends on the flight attendant and if there are other seats available. There is no prohibition from serving alcohol to a passenger in the exit row.



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A passenger seated in an exit seat must:
  • Be 15 years of age or older.
  • Have the capacity to perform the applicable functions without the assistance of an adult companion, parent, or other relative.
  • Read and understand instructions related to emergency evacuation provided by Southwest in printed or graphic form.


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Exit row seats can provide you with much-needed relief thanks to the (usually) much more generous legroom, particularly on long-range aircraft. Smaller turboprops and regional jets tend to have a bit more room. In exchange for the added comfort, there are a few rules you have to follow.

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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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Some emergency exit rows have seats that recline, but seats in front of the emergency exit row usually do not recline because they could cause an obstruction in front of the emergency exit. If your aircraft has a double row of emergency seats, seats in the forward exit row won't recline.

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You can save money on food If you have lounge access, it's a different story. Lounges typically set food up in a way where you can help yourself as needed. They often offer free snacks and other food choices, plus drinks, including alcoholic beverages. These food and drink offerings come at no extra cost to you.

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Indeed they don't need to be occupied, although some airlines prefer it so in case of an emergency the exits can be opened faster. However if they're not occupied, the first person to reach those exits can open them. It's an airline policy, not something enforced by the government or anything like that.

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Exit row seats have extra legroom, which is great, although most airlines now charge for them. However, I steer clear of the seats one row in front of the exit row, since these seats have their recline mechanisms disabled so they don't block the emergency exits if people need to leave the plane in a hurry.

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What are the best seats on a plane?
  • Best seat for a smooth ride: A seat over the wing.
  • Best seat for sleepers: A window seat near the front.
  • Best seat for maximum legroom: An aisle seat in the second exit row.


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In the emergency exit row, the opening of the tray table is only possible in one direction, compared to all other seat rows. Like this in the unlikely event of an emergency, an unintended opening of the tray table (due to people rushing by) is avoided.

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