What is the definition of an exit seat?

• A. A seat having direct access to an exit
• B. A seat next to the exit but blocked by the aisle
• C. A seat from which a passenger can proceed directly to an exit without entering an aisle or passing around obstruction
• D. A seat behind the wing

Answer: (C)

An exit seat is defined by having a direct path to an emergency exit from the seat without needing to enter the aisle or go around any obstruction. This direct egress path is essential for a quick evacuation, so the passenger can leave the seat and reach the exit without weaving through or around other seats or blocking objects. Simply being next to an exit isn’t enough if the way to the exit is blocked; being behind the wing also doesn’t inherently provide a direct, unobstructed route. The key idea is an unobstructed, straight line from the seat to the exit for immediate egress.