I wonder if he was scared of heights, and the crew sat him in the "fear of flying seat"
You know, if you are scared of flying, they always tell you "We will get you this special seat"
Like that seat is so safe, that you can survive every crash!
All others are dead, and the only passenger is sitting with his drink, and saying: "whew, that was a close one!"

Just kidding, but it could be..
