What must one do for an exit row?

[Flashware]

Arrived at the airport, front of the line when check-in opened.... and still can't get an exit row! Flight is oversold in economy, so must have allocated them all out.

Update: Managed to get 45F, as the lovely lady in the QP monitored and snagged for me, as it became available. Middle seat... but better than being stuck up the back. It's a full flight anyway.

[opusman]

What must one do for an exit row?

Be a platinum and pre-request them, or be very very lucky.

[Mr_Gimlet]

And be careful what you wish for, because you might get it.

MrsG and I request exit rows as plats when we travel in Y, and almost every time we travel there is someone in the exit row A seat complaining about the lack of space. Coversation usually establishes they asked (sometimes robustly) for an exit row. Well, they got one.

[vt]

I generally find that exit rows have more leg space, but if you resemble a wine barrel rather than a vase, then a normal seat is probably better.

[Flashware]

Well, I'm not a wine barrel - so the flight was OK

Also, can't pre request; I should have said it was a domestic itinerary.

[Travel Guru]

Originally Posted by Flashware

Well, I'm not a wine barrel - so the flight was OK

Also, can't pre request; I should have said it was a domestic itinerary.

I've been finding lately they've been pre-allocating them alot, i've been given them several times in the last few weeks.

TG

[taswegian77]

Since the new seat allocation system went on line I have seen massive improvements in my seating allocation. As a WP I have in the last 6 flight segments received 4A 2 out of 2 on a 737/800 and exit rows 34A 3 out of 3 on a 767 and 1 for 1 in bulk head 25A behind business so I cannot complain about the new system. Also I never pre-requested once for my seats so hurrah for Qantas... Previously as a WP I never to so lucky at all, but when I asked I was usually given an exit row so could not complain. At the end of the day they get me from A to B safely and that is priority 1 for me.

[anat0l]

As was said - what's needed? Status, some luck and a quick draw (OLCI - if the online engine allows you to pick out an exit row seat). Especially on PER sector flights or any flight which is fully booked out.

Not sure if OW status vs. QF status might have a weigh in on the affair.

As a PS, if I am savvy enough with timing and OLCI, I have more chance of getting a bulkhead seat (i.e. up the front of Y cabin) than an exit row. If I could get an exit row seat, more than likely it will be a middle seat . If I'm too slow, sometimes the only bulkhead seats left are... you guessed it... middle seats .

Not sure how the picture will change when I soon attain SG...

[edwardaggie98]

How does one pre-request? I always was baffled that QF doesn't let you do them online. I'm from the US and at least AA you can select it on the online seat selection thing (which is the greatest and a big plus for AA) ... they verify you when you get to the airport to ensure you're eligible

[serfty]

Originally Posted by edwardaggie98

How does one pre-request? I always was baffled that QF doesn't let you do them online. ...

This may change next year.

Currently you need to call Qantas and have a note entered into your booking file. Note that for international flights, WP and CL can call and ask for an exit row request to be submitted - such requests are normally granted.