Originally Posted by
texaspilot76
Question for the SWA folks: Do you not allow jumpseaters to occupy the exit row? I was allowed to pre board to check in with the CA, then I made my way back and was going to sit in exit row, but FA told me I couldn’t because I was a pre board. Not sure why, as I’m willing and able, but just curious. I did politely comply, apologized and moved, and am gracious for the ride. Just want to make sure I don’t break the rules again next time.
I think the preboard was a pretty cool courtesy from the ops agent for you. It's a party foul to take the exit row. It's true that preboards cannot sit there. In addition to that, they are highly desired seats amongst paying passengers. You'll never see a company guy sit there on a commute, dead head, or non-rev.