Complete the sentence: Passengers traveling with pets in the cabin ____ exit row seats.

• A. may not sit in
• B. must sit in
• C. can sit anywhere
• D. are allowed to sit only if escorted

Answer: (A)

Exit row seating is restricted to passengers who can quickly and effectively help with an evacuation. They must be able to understand and perform the required actions, operate the exit if needed, and not be impeded by any carry-on items, visual impairments, or distractions. Having a pet in the cabin can distract the passenger and potentially obstruct or delay duties at the exit, so those seats aren’t allowed for travelers with pets. That’s why passengers traveling with pets in the cabin may not sit in exit row seats. The other options conflict with the safety requirement that exit-row occupants must be fully capable of assisting in an emergency, not impeded by pets or distractions.