Continental Airlines is now charging customers "about $59" for the extra seven to 12 inches of legroom they get by sitting in an exit-row seat, reports Richard Newman of McClatchy/Tribune News. For
safety, passengers who are at least 15, speak English and are physically able to assist in an emergency still must occupy the seats.
"Our customers want more choices," says CMO Jim
Compton in a statement. "Seats with additional legroom are higher-value seats, and we want to offer them to customers who recognize that value."
Spokeswoman Julie King says the fee
will be based on factors such as location, length of the flight, day of the week and time of day.
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