Exit Row and Alcohol service .

[greg-777]

Was on a recent flight from wagga to Sydney in the afternoon. 2 well dressed businessman were in the exit row, facing the rest of the pax. They were getting well into a bottle of white wine being served on the flight.

Where does RSA come into it, considering the fact that they maybe required to operate an emergency exit upon an evacuate command from the crew, and considering the possibility of impedance by the effects of their consumption of drinks, is this a possible safety breach, or poor performance on behalf of cabin crew or poor or no policy regarding drinking in exit rows.

The discussion can then also be raised about consumption in the QP prior to boarding for an exit row.

All I can find on the qantas website regarding exit rows is as follows.

[h=4]Exit Row Seating:[/h]

• Check-in for Exit Rows is only available at airport check-in counters.
• To sit in an exit row seat you must be at least 15 years old, not seated with an infant, and be willing and able to assist in an emergency.
• Qantas has the sole discretion, at check-in or boarding, to determine whether a passenger meets the requirements to sit in an exit row seat. If the passenger does not meet the requirements, they will be assigned a regular seat and the amount paid or the points redeemed is non-refundable.
• If between the date of purchasing an exit row seat and 24 hours before travel, you become unable to fulfil the requirements to sit in an exit row, contact your local Qantas Office immediately. You will be transferred to a regular seat, and the additional amount paid or points redeemed for an exit row seat may be refunded.

 

[Mal]

I've raised it quickly in a thread before but i feel that if someone is drunk (and this is subjective), they should not be in an exit row.

But i doubt airlines really care.

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[ashleyn]

Does anyone have any stats on how often someone in exit row has actually been required to operate the door ? I suspect the number would be very close to zero.

 

[serfty]

Before the Jetconnect TT days on QF133 I was sitting in an exit seat on the way to AKL and on delivery of my third in flight beverage I was advised that they would not serve me any further Alcohol due me being seated in an exit row. On querying I was advised it was purely in relation to the amount - the CSM had a "three drinks rule" and there was no suggestion I was showing any sign of inebriation.

Did not worry me too much ... .

 

[pshepvic]

Before the Jetconnect TT days on QF133 I was sitting in an exit seat on the way to AKL and on delivery of my third in flight beverage I was advised that they would not serve me any further Alcohol due me being seated in an exit row. On querying I was advised it was purely in relation to the amount - the CSM had a "three drinks rule" and there was no suggestion I was showing any sign of inebriation.

Did not worry me too much ... .

All CSMs, or just that particular CSM?


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[pshepvic]

Does anyone have any stats on how often someone in exit row has actually been required to operate the door ? I suspect the number would be very close to zero.

Fairly sure on QF it would be only once on the 747 that overshot the runway in Bangkok. Don't think they used the emergency exits on QF32, did they?


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[flyingfan]

Fairly sure on QF it would be only once on the 747 that overshot the runway in Bangkok. Don't think they used the emergency exits on QF32, did they?

No but they only used one door so it was a bit slow, and after getting engine 1 to shut down.

 

[serfty]

All CSMs, or just that particular CSM? ...

Just that CSM I guess - or it may have been the rule of the week.

 

[Austman]

RSA is a bit of a funny thing. For many years, flying SAS in Europe on an afternoon/evening flight, passengers were requested by the CSM to order 3 drinks at the same time. A starter snack coughtail, something to have with the meal and something to have with the after meal tea/coffee. I thought it made sense and they delivered the other services faster.

I once requested the same on a Qantas domestic flight - thinking I'd be helping the FAs - and was very firmly told "NO".

 

[bigjobs]

I was sitting in the 2nd emergency row (13 or whatever) on a 738 PER-BNE red eye a coule years ago. The stewardess comes along, gives us the briefing and then asks for a verbal confirmation from each of us.

The bloke in front of me, when asked, says "oh, I dunno, I'm pretty pissed eh" ... Lols were had by the rest of us and some other lucky punter got his emergency row seat and old mate moved to a standard row.

The CSM came and grilled him before they moved him, saying they were 'concerned about his ability to help in an emergency'​

 

[docjames]

I've raised it quickly in a thread before but i feel that if someone is drunk (and this is subjective), they should not be in an exit row.

But i doubt airlines really care.

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I have seen QF F/A move a pax from a 734 exit row when he asked for a "vino" prior to take-off. It would seem he had just flown in from Europe and was connecting onwards. They told his traveling companions it was because of both the alcohol and limited English (unsure if he could follow instructions in an emergency).

 

[2impulsiv]

I used to try and sit in 13A on 738's as much as possible, in times I have been cut off after 3-4 drinks and told if I'd like to continue drinking they cold move me to another seat. Other times I have witnessed PAX drink 6-7 plus wines and not have any trouble. I think it comes down to the FA's..