Originally Posted by
bmwe92fan
On my last three flights on the 777 I’ve noticed a weird consistency - the forward lav sign remains illuminated the entire flight - even though no one is in the lavatory - each time I’ve asked about it they go and do something and it’s fixed - any idea what is going on?
Currently in flight from CDG to EWR and it’s on always again….
The locking mechanism on the lavatory door is what triggers the “occupied” light.
When people exit the lavatory they move the mechanism enough to unlock the door but not all the way to the stop which is actually what turns the light off.
When you mention this to the crew, all they do is move the locking mechanism a fraction of an inch to the fully open position which then extinguishes the light.