Originally Posted by
uuacallis
As I said to the pilot asking about FT'ers experiences in another thread, I am a big fan of how it works in Oz. I feel if it is safe enough for an FA to be up serving drinks, it is safe enough for me to use the restroom.
That's a reasonable criterion. But some FA's don;t like that as it interferes with their service. Some will back their cart to the galley to allow the passenger to pass through while some will just berate the passenger. SO it is hit or miss.
Originally Posted by
kenhawk
"Notify the air marshals" Really???? Sorry to hear you encountered an FA who was on a power trip, having a really bad day, or both! Why not remind you politely that the sign is on....when you explain that your son must go, try to help you and he to the restroom safely. She would have been doing her job and providing good customer service at the same time.
That raises the question, are FA's there to serve meals or for safety? Of course, the correct answer is BOTH with the use of common sense.
Originally Posted by
aluminumdriver
Poorly handled by the FA. They can't have the Air Marshall arrest you for going to the lav with the sign on. In fact, the Air Marshall would be highly peeved if his cover was blown for such an incident.
Obey the sign if possible. If nature calls and you just have to get up for the lav, then it is at your own risk and liability is all I can say. I understand, and 99.9% of the captains would understand that sometimes...you just gotta go NOW!
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Over all, a very sensible post. ^
But I do disagree with the portion I have bolded. Some people have been, indeed, arrested and charge, for using the restroom when they were not disruptive.
Originally Posted by
aluminumdriver
If she reported it to the FA, the seat cushion would be written up and changed by maintenance.
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That's what is supposed to happen. But there was a post here on FT when a person said their seat was soaking wet with "P" when they sat down. The occupant of the seat on the previous flight must not have reported it to the FA and cleaning crew either missed it or didn't bother to take any action.