How Messy Do the Lavs have to get before FAs are Required to do Something?
Nov 30, 2018, 9:48 pm
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How Messy Do the Lavs have to get before FAs are Required to do Something?
Another curiosity question...
I was on a 10 hour day time TATL flight. The lavs (not just one, at least 2 out of the 4 on the 787) got really messy - not dirty (i.e. does not smell like NYC Subway), just messy (paper towels all over, trash bin almost full). It stayed that way the entire flight.
I know United is not EVA where the FAs tidy up the lav, even in Y, almost too much...and "keeping the lavs tidy" is most likely not on UA FA's list of responsibilities (after all, they are here primarily for our safety). However, is there anything that would have required them to do anything?
Thanks.
I was on a 10 hour day time TATL flight. The lavs (not just one, at least 2 out of the 4 on the 787) got really messy - not dirty (i.e. does not smell like NYC Subway), just messy (paper towels all over, trash bin almost full). It stayed that way the entire flight.
I know United is not EVA where the FAs tidy up the lav, even in Y, almost too much...and "keeping the lavs tidy" is most likely not on UA FA's list of responsibilities (after all, they are here primarily for our safety). However, is there anything that would have required them to do anything?
Thanks.
Nov 30, 2018, 10:23 pm
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Dec 1, 2018, 8:05 am
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I think that's asking too much. It's better if fellow passengers would be courteous and clean up after themselves.
Dec 1, 2018, 11:48 am
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I don't know what they are supposed to do.
I always pick up the trash and restock, as needed, when I come back for a break. Can't stand when the lav is a mess. Plus, it's a good excuse to stay standing for a couple extra minutes before returning to my seat.
I always pick up the trash and restock, as needed, when I come back for a break. Can't stand when the lav is a mess. Plus, it's a good excuse to stay standing for a couple extra minutes before returning to my seat.
Last edited by LarryJ; Dec 1, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Dec 1, 2018, 11:51 am
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I did not ask them since I am pretty sure they don't view it as their job. If I had their rubber gloves, I would have cleaned it up for them. Just picking up the loose paper towels on the floor and on the sink area and then push down the garbage would have made things look a lot better.
Maybe next time I will ask for the gloves and do it myself.
Maybe next time I will ask for the gloves and do it myself.
Dec 1, 2018, 11:51 am
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I fly OAL internationally because they act like they want your business, clean the lavs, etc. {Some here} think its the pax responsibility to keep the airplane lavs clean I guess. I used the slimline lav this week. It's nearly impossible to prevent water splashing with that thing. The floor was nearly covered with water. This airline is literally turning into a sewer with its cost cuts. Just gross.
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Dec 1, 2018, 12:02 pm
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edit - thought about it a little more as to why I do it - maybe (unlike other restrooms) it's because the darn thing is flying with me.
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Dec 1, 2018, 12:04 pm
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I am not sure if it is cost cutting that is the issue. It is really how jobs are divided and the way the employees views as their duty or not. Between our country culture and our corporate culture, we decide how much extra mile to go to take care of our customers. USA and UA are not known for customer service, unfortunately.
There are UA FAs, for example, who actually decorate the lav - even in domestic F - to make the experience pleasant for the passengers. However, it is not their job and the company certainly does not reward or appreciate those who go the extra mile, so...
There are UA FAs, for example, who actually decorate the lav - even in domestic F - to make the experience pleasant for the passengers. However, it is not their job and the company certainly does not reward or appreciate those who go the extra mile, so...
Dec 1, 2018, 12:26 pm
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I would be happy if they would just smash down the trash. Surely they could be supplied with some sort of "stick" or something. No way a pax is gonna stick his bare hand in there.
P.S. on at least 2 of my last flights someone has stolen the hand lotion out of the Biz lavs. I know it's expensive stuff but how tacky can you get?
P.S. on at least 2 of my last flights someone has stolen the hand lotion out of the Biz lavs. I know it's expensive stuff but how tacky can you get?