Which statement is true about exit seats?

• A. Exit seats are seats with direct access to an exit and not obstructed by partitions
• B. Exit seats are only for crew
• C. Exit seats require no oxygen
• D. Exit seats are distributed evenly in all rows

Answer: (A)

Exit seats are the seats that give passengers a direct path to an emergency exit, with no barriers blocking the doorway. The key idea is that in an evacuation you must be able to reach and operate the exit quickly, so the area ahead of and leading to the exit must be clear and unobstructed. That’s why this statement is true: it captures the essential requirement of exit seats having direct access to the exit and not being blocked by partitions or other obstacles. Exit seats aren’t limited to crew—any passenger who meets safety criteria can sit there. They also follow the same oxygen provisions as the rest of the cabin, and exit rows aren’t present in every row; they’re located adjacent to the emergency doors.