I was going to post that as well. Beginning March 17th, no longer will you sit in an exit row, on Continental Airlines, without paying for it. As stated above, the price will depend on the duration of the flight, market, etc. The example given in the article I read said a flight from Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH), would cost $59 to sit in the exit row.
Expect the other major carriers to follow. I am glad I am getting out of the airline industry, while I can. This is getting ridiculous. I understand the airlines need to make money, they are a business, but even as an employee/former employee, this starts to get a bit ridiculous. Especially when I am the one who has to tell the customer that there will be a $59 fee if they wish to sit in that exit row, that was free just the week before.
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