I think that it is a poor practice, possibly flat-out unsafe, for airlines to charge extra for exit row seating. I’ve been flying a bit lately, and it seems that when there’s an added cost for it, that people who shouldn’t be sitting there end up there.
Last time I flew to Florida, both flights up and down had to have the entire exit row replaced with new passengers. Children, people who didn’t speak English, the elderly and more, were sitting there. Replacing them prolongs preparation time (as it flight attendants don’t have enough to do), and if by chance someone doesn’t get properly replaced, someone that shouldn’t be there will affect my ability to get out in an emergency.
Meanwhile, able and willing people who are actually door-trained (like me) have to pay more because we want to help. I don’t even care for the extra leg room…even with my height I don’t care about that. I just want to be someplace that I can be of assistance if I need

