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| Subject: The absurd: Ryanair investigated over exit row charges Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:17 am | |
| Airlines around the world now charge passengers more if they want to enjoy the extra space offered in the emergency exit row on planes, but one carrier has run afoul of air safety regulators because of the practice.
London's Telegraph reports that European budget carrier Ryanair is under investigation by the Irish Aviation Authority for taking off with the emergency exit seats empty, after passengers refused to pay the £10 ($A15) charge to sit in the seats.
Passengers sitting in the exit row are required familiarise themselves with the evacuation procedures and to offer assistance in case of emergency and if they refuse to agree to this, can be moved to a different seat.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/ryanair-investigated-over-exit-row-charges-20120321-1vj23.html#ixzz1pjm8vA4c
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