Travelers may also choose exit rows on the plane given the additional space provided, but there are restrictions on reserving seats in that area.
Flight attendants must read a verbal question asking passengers to confirm that they are willing to assist in the event of an emergency.
Earlier this year, a woman was thrown from the exit row of a flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina after a verbal disagreement with a flight attendant, forcing her and all passengers to deplane.
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A TikTok user posted a video of the interaction, which received more than 80,000 views.
According to the footage, the passenger appeared not to follow the crew's instructions and joked that he would only protect himself in case of an emergency.
A TikTok video shows a passenger getting into an argument with a flight attendant (not pictured) after joking during an exit row seat safety lesson. (St. Petersburg)
Fox News Digital reached out to TikTok users for comment.
Users discussed how the altercation started in the comments section and shared their opinions about exit row seats.
Some users suggested that the passenger may have been joking to save himself.
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One woman said, “I think I made a joke about not helping in an emergency, but it backfired.''
Another commented: “When it comes to exit lines, there's no fooling around or joking.”
One TikTok user commented on the video: “We don't joke or joke about exit lines.” (St. Petersburg)
One TikToker admitted: “I can't swim so I would never sit in that seat and if I went up there I would panic and ruin myself.”
One woman said, “As a flight attendant, I don't play around when it comes to exit lines! My life and the lives of others depend on your help.”
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According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), federal regulations require that people sitting in exit rows be able to understand verbal instructions, physically able to quickly activate evacuation slides; Must be able to open and lift emergency exit doors.
Passengers sitting in exit rows must be able to physically and visually assist in an emergency, speak English, and be at least 15 years of age. (St. Petersburg)
The FAA also stipulates that to sit in an exit row, you must be at least 15 years old and be able to understand and speak English.
You also cannot travel with animals on board, or with supplemental oxygen or wheelchairs.
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Southwest Airlines specifically emphasizes that passengers in exit rows must be able to “maintain balance while clearing obstacles,” according to the airline's website.
JetBlue's website states, “Airport crew members make the final decision on who will sit in exit row seats, even if seats are assigned prior to arrival at the airport.”
Delta's website states, “Due to the risk of entrapment, the use of seat belt extensions should not be required,'' and “The use of seat belt extensions should not require the use of seat belt extensions that could pose a risk of harm if required to perform applicable exit row duties.'' It must not be in that state.” ”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines for additional comment.
