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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 6:39 pm
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Originally Posted by bse118
Why assume that the crew is giving you BS? Why assume it is SOP? When the most logical explanation is a mechanical fault with the particular aircraft?

I've been on flights where the lavs were inop on the ground and below a certain altitude because the system used to flush is based on pressure, which doesn't work on the ground, and the vacuum system normally used on the ground was broken.
If the FA had explained that on the initial request my response would have been different. Instead, he simply said that the lavs couldn't be used on the ground as if that was normal and expected, hence my inquiring if it's SOP at AA. They have finally allowed people to deplane to use the restrooms.
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