However, the one thing I have an issue with is the increasing difficulty I have obtaining a exit seat (even paid). I am unlikely to ever have status with an airline and we are very close to a time when someone without status will be unable to obtain an exit row seat under any circumstance. This will mean paying significantly more for a business seat, which I can't afford. I can suffer in a normal seat for short flights (MEL-ADL, HBA, LST, SYD), but anything longer than that is not tolerable. So far, most of the time I've been lucky, with most airline staff very understanding and accommodating. But with exit row seats becoming more sought after, no matter how understanding and accommodating airline staff are, they may not be able to provide me with any other option than business class.