How heavy is a door?

Mike Hunt writes:

Not everyone with artificial limbs is unable to handle the exit door.

That is a chance that flight crews cannot afford to take.

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DevilsPGD writes:

Yes -- But I stand by my statement, putting him NEAR an emergency exit,
but not in the exit row. The row in front or behind would be ideal.

He should be far away from the exit, so that he is not between other
passengers and the exits. The only exceptions would be other people
with handicaps.

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DevilsPGD writes:

Yes -- But I stand by my statement, putting him NEAR an emergency exit,
but not in the exit row. The row in front or behind would be ideal.

He should be far away from the exit, so that he is not between other
passengers and the exits. The only exceptions would be other people
with handicaps.

Why? He's not blocking anyone right behind an exit, but if he needs to
be carried or assisted, he doesn't have far to go.

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DevilsPGD writes:

Why? He's not blocking anyone right behind an exit, but if he needs to
be carried or assisted, he doesn't have far to go.

Everyone else must exit first, then, if there is time, he can be
evacuated. Handicapped passengers are last, and they must not block
egress from the aircraft. The one for the many, like Mr. Spock said.

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DevilsPGD writes:

Why? He's not blocking anyone right behind an exit, but if he needs to
be carried or assisted, he doesn't have far to go.

Everyone else must exit first, then, if there is time, he can be
evacuated. Handicapped passengers are last, and they must not block
egress from the aircraft. The one for the many, like Mr. Spock said.

Yes, with you so far.

How does this require him to sit further away from the exit?

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DevilsPGD writes:

How does this require him to sit further away from the exit?

He just has to sit so that he won't be in the way.

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Mxsmanic wrote:
Mike Hunt writes:


Not everyone with artificial limbs is unable to handle the exit door.


That is a chance that flight crews cannot afford to take.


Really? So they can hire a flight attendant that has an artificial limb,
but not let the same FA sit by the exit row door as a passenger?

How do they know that I can open the door?
How can they tell if someone has an artificial limb, if it is covered?

Mike Hunt writes:

Really? So they can hire a flight attendant that has an artificial limb,
but not let the same FA sit by the exit row door as a passenger?

Who is hiring flight attendants with artificial limbs?

How do they know that I can open the door?

They don't.

How can they tell if someone has an artificial limb, if it is covered?

It's not a game.

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Mxsmanic wrote:
Mike Hunt writes:


Really? So they can hire a flight attendant that has an artificial limb,
but not let the same FA sit by the exit row door as a passenger?


Who is hiring flight attendants with artificial limbs?

I saw one an an American Eagle flight a few months ago.


How can they tell if someone has an artificial limb, if it is covered?


It's not a game.


If I have an artificial limb, I am NOT required to tell this to the FA.
The FA can only ask if I meet the qualifications required to sit in the
exit row. There is nothing in the list of qualifications that
disqualifies someone with an artificial limb, hearing aid, or contact
lenses.

Mike Hunt writes:

I saw one an an American Eagle flight a few months ago.

Remind me not to fly American Eagle.

If I have an artificial limb, I am NOT required to tell this to the FA.
The FA can only ask if I meet the qualifications required to sit in the
exit row. There is nothing in the list of qualifications that
disqualifies someone with an artificial limb, hearing aid, or contact
lenses.

Where did you see this list of qualifications?

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