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Jan 29, 2026 | 11:57 am

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Originally Posted by JJeffrey

The pax to lav ratios may be similar on paper but I think the real world use cases of the XLR are different (especially for J). I'm sure that's all the AA execs looked at when giving the "ok" to this layout.

Realistically with the only other lavs in the rear you'll have at least 12 more PE pax using the front J lav as well, so the ratio is more like 32:1
On the longer XLR flights you'll have some folks brushing their teeth, doing makeup, maybe changing into PJ's, etc., stuff that takes longer
On a lot of XLR flights you have bathroom rush hours (after meal service, before landing) and only 1 lav in the front to handle all of J and PE
The ratio is similar but on a widebody you have 3+ lav options; If one gets backed up it's easy to pop over to another, no such option on the XLR

And in general the common/public space on XLR (or narrowbody in general) is going to be more limited than a widebody. And the more people queue up the more congested it will be.

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