Penalty For Using Wrong Lav
Feb 24, 2019, 5:49 pm
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Feb 24, 2019, 6:02 pm
#154
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Short answer is yes. Part of what I pay a premium for is less density of people and less people sharing the resources. The lav(s) in FC should be shared by the dozen or two FC passengers. if the airlines drive down the value of the FC ticket less people will buy them so they have motivation for that not to happen.
Feb 24, 2019, 6:23 pm
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I’ll say yes as well. The constant foot traffic to the front, interfering with the FA serving the F cabin, people who don’t understand when the drink cart is blocking the aisle it’s a safety precaution because the pilot is in the lab, these are all reasons.
Feb 24, 2019, 6:27 pm
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Yes provided you have a clear shot to the rear lav. If they are doing drink service it's legitimate -- especially in row 10(4) since it can be a long wait on a full flight to get to the rear lavs.
One of many reasons I appreciate the mid-cabin lavs on A321s and 757s when flying Y
One of many reasons I appreciate the mid-cabin lavs on A321s and 757s when flying Y
Feb 24, 2019, 6:32 pm
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Yes provided you have a clear shot to the rear lav. If they are doing drink service it's legitimate -- especially in row 10(4) since it can be a long wait on a full flight to get to the rear lavs.
One of many reasons I appreciate the mid-cabin lavs on A321s and 757s when flying Y
One of many reasons I appreciate the mid-cabin lavs on A321s and 757s when flying Y
I never really go to the bathroom on domestic flights so it doesn't impact me, but I understand for others.
Feb 24, 2019, 6:43 pm
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I care; the 1:16 ratio (instead of 1:75) is part of the experience, which includes not having foot traffic. Good for the FA.
Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 pm
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Echo some others....
IF you are in C+ and...
1. No mid-cabin lav on your aircraft, AND
2. Front lav is vacant with nobody standing up heading to use it.
... then go for it.
But if you need the steps on your FitBit, the 739 trek from C+ to rear lavs will get you done.
IF you are in C+ and...
1. No mid-cabin lav on your aircraft, AND
2. Front lav is vacant with nobody standing up heading to use it.
... then go for it.
But if you need the steps on your FitBit, the 739 trek from C+ to rear lavs will get you done.
Feb 24, 2019, 7:00 pm
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Also for everyone else, they were still doing drink service in the back when I stood up to use the restroom. I don't stand around next to people unless I'm boarding. That's frequent flyer 101
Feb 24, 2019, 7:15 pm
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I don't think a coach (C+ as well) passenger should use the F lav unless there are extenuating circumstances such as a long line in the back of the plane
Feb 24, 2019, 7:28 pm
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If I am in C- or so and I need to visit the lav and the line in the back of the bus is long or they are still doing beverage service I will use the FC lav. But I will wait at the FC divider until the lav is open, further I wait until the FC PAX is back at their seat so to be assured that no other FC PAX is headed there.
As for being in FC and having others using the forward lav. It really does not bother me that much as long PAX do not hang out by my seat. Actually, that goes regardless of where I am sitting.
As for being in FC and having others using the forward lav. It really does not bother me that much as long PAX do not hang out by my seat. Actually, that goes regardless of where I am sitting.
Feb 24, 2019, 7:37 pm
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I'm glad a lot of people are being honest. Yes, it does kind of bother me. Especially if they're standing next to my seat while waiting or causing me to have to wait a long time. On a recent flight I waited for at least five coach passengers to use the restroom before I could get in on a paid first class ticket. And, I've never used the first class restroom when flying in coach so I practice what I preach.
That being said, I have never complained about it.
That being said, I have never complained about it.