Do exit row seats recline?

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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For people who value legroom and extra privacy, it may be worth it to pay an extra cost to reserve a seat in the exit row. With that said, passengers sitting in these seats need to keep in mind that they may be called upon in the event of an emergency and what they may need to do in this event.

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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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Here are the top strategies for getting the best airline seat for your needs. Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane.

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Passengers seated in emergency exit row are prohibited to place carry-on baggage at the feet or on the lap. Please store everything in the overhead compartment because it may interfere with emergency evacuation.

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OK, so the back row is the single worst place to sit on a plane and you should steer clear of it at all costs. But which other seats should you avoid? All middle seats are unpopular for obvious reasons, and the seats in front of an exit row aren't ideal either.

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Some aircraft do have slightly shorter or thinner seat cushions in the exit row. This is usually on aircraft that have over-wing exits where the seat might intrude on the opening.

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