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Air India plane crash: Survivor's story hikes demand for emergency exit seats...

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Following the miraculous survival of Viswashkumar Ramesh in the AI-171 crash, who was seated next to the emergency exit, there's been a surge in demand for these seats on flights. Passengers are now willing to pay extra for the perceived safety and mental peace offered by seats near emergency exits, despite experts stating they primarily provide extra legroom.
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