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Loren Pechtel Oct 24, 2014 3:49 pm


Originally Posted by 9elf S (Post 23705848)
I find the two-handed approach to work well. One hand to aim and the other braced against the "bulkhead" above the toilet. The real mystery for me is the puddle in front of the urinal in airport restrooms.

Second this--this is the best way to aim.

lagunas2k Oct 24, 2014 4:06 pm


Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel (Post 23730584)
Second this--this is the best way to aim.

More so than aiming, I find this the best way not to hit my head on the bulkhead in case of sudden turbulence, knocking myself out, and then falling in toilet or puddle on the floor.

TheGr81 Oct 24, 2014 5:34 pm

Yourin is yucky.

Jade_BR Oct 27, 2014 9:31 am


Originally Posted by TheGr81 (Post 23731047)
Yourin is yucky.

Considering this is a 4-page thread about pee on the lav floor, imagine what would have happened if I'd posted about #2 (hopefully not on the lav floor)

HofstraJet Oct 28, 2014 5:28 am

Everyone who can stand should count their blessings - I am an amputee and have no legs, so the only way I can get into/out of the bathroom on most planes without an accessible restroom (which includes almost all single aisle planes) is to use the floor. I bring latex gloves and an old pair of sweats that I use expressly for this purpose and plan accordingly so that I don't have to use the restroom except for very long hauls or emergencies, but still when I do have to go, it can be a nasty experience.

uclalum Oct 28, 2014 5:49 am


Originally Posted by Houston.Business (Post 23706169)
Let's be realistic too. Yes, I've had my share of blind aiming, but some women aren't all that innocent either. No one want's to sit on a strange toilet seat, and a few of the ladies bend over and take some wild shots themselves.

Either way, people have to clean up after themselves. And yes, I've stopped and reminded countless people heading to the lav in their socks.

I believe the proper nomenclature for this is "the hover technique". Complete with workout for you your quads, whether you want it or not.

uclalum Oct 28, 2014 6:06 am


Originally Posted by lagunas2k (Post 23729269)
Although a port-o-potty by size measures is more spacious, I wonder if they would ever consider adding those funnel style urinals on the side of the lav like that have in port-o-potties. The space issues is the main concern, but this would greatly reduce "splatter." I would think.

And installed low enough, they will double as the perfect "shelf" for little kids needing to stash they stuffed bear or blanket before they go tinkle.

Mrtimothy Oct 28, 2014 6:35 am

At the Airport
 

Originally Posted by 9elf S (Post 23705848)
I find the two-handed approach to work well. One hand to aim and the other braced against the "bulkhead" above the toilet. The real mystery for me is the puddle in front of the urinal in airport restrooms.

People are getting ready for the turbulence and start to sway. Or could it be to do with the number of bars at the airport?

amt Oct 28, 2014 7:55 am


Originally Posted by Forrest Bump (Post 23707023)
I guess no more than paper refill. Never seen a FA actively cleaning the lavs, and I'd say rightfully so. Their task is different.

On my last flight on a cathay 747 I was quite surprised to see the cabin crew diligently checking and cleaning the first class lavatories after each passanger...

Middle eastern and asian carriers it seems to be standard ops to keep an eye on the lavatories in all classes which on a long 7-12 hour flight is needed.

I mostly fly BA where the Cabin crew won't lift a finger to do anything not explicitly in their job description and thus leave them to rot in all classes.

geminidreams Oct 28, 2014 8:01 pm


Originally Posted by gobluetwo (Post 23729490)
Man, all our secrets are coming out... Territorial nature, split streams, low pressure, just poor aim...

Well for those who advocate men sitting there is the issue that in confined spaces it is sometimes difficult when sitting to get the aim down, with the consequence of a horizontal stream shooting underneat the toilet seat all over ones pants and the floor.

Im not sure what people think urine contains but apart from the smell generated from the breakdown of amoniacal compounds there is little threatening in urine. Im sure we have all watched survival shows where people have drunk their own urine out in the desert! Toilet door knobs are another matter, no telling what has been rubbed off on those but a fair dose of e-coli is a high potential risk.


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