Spectator9 957 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) I just read a review of a transPacific flight of 10 or 12 hours on a 747. Toward the end of the trip they turned up the lights to serve "breakfast", waking up a number of sleeping passengers. There were 333 passengers in Economy, and apparently quite a few of them needed to use the toilet upon awakening, but there were only 5 or 6 toilets total in the two Economy sections. The reviewer mentioned he had to stand in line for 20 minutes. On shorter flights, many of the passengers don't use the plane's toilets at all, and most often their use is spread out over time, so the wait usually isn't that long. But in some situations like the one mentioned above, or when there is turbulence and the seatbelt sign has been on for hours, there might be many passengers needing to go at the same time. Toilets don't bring in revenue, so planes have the absolute minimum required. I notice that Business Class and First Class sections have more toilets for smaller numbers of passengers. There have been several "desperate on a plane" threads here, but I was surprised to see the subject raised in a non-omo, factual report. Are there other non-omo reports or discussions about airplane toilets? Edited October 20, 2019 by Spectator9 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment
NiagraFalls 67 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 it would be so much easier to just hold and wet on a plane rather than deal with the toilet just don't forget your pee pad Quote Link to comment
Jailor Eckman 4,470 Posted October 21, 2019 🌟 OmoOrg VIP Share Posted October 21, 2019 I remember reading an article about how plane manufacturers were really starting to put the squeeze on bathrooms so as to fit more seats. It's not exactly surprising, but it definitely is interesting. I mean, even if the number of passengers wasn't a problem... imagine being truly claustrophobic, really needing to go, and having to squeeze into a two-foot-wide (.6 meter-wide) bathroom! I'm not claustrophobic, but if it compares at all to my fear of eight-legged devil-spawn, I'd be pretty well screwed! 🤣 https://www.inquirer.com/philly/living/travel/could-you-fit-in-this-airplane-bathroom-20181121.html Quote Link to comment
bibibibi 169 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Soon they might have urinals? http://mentalfloss.com/article/545938/how-adding-urinals-airplanes-could-lead-shorter-lines Quote Link to comment
CarmenCD 1,363 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Seat belt sign staying on for hours is something that really worries me when flying. I just can't hold it that long, no matter what. It would be so embarrassing to wet myself on a plane and have to stay in wet pants there for hours, everyone looking at me with pity or disgust. I guess, for flights longer than 2 hours I would put diapers on, despite I hate to wear them in public. Quote Link to comment
Spectator9 957 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 It has been pointed out that some very obese people might not fit in the new, tight toilets. Quote Link to comment
John_John 483 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 hours ago, CarmenCD said: Seat belt sign staying on for hours is something that really worries me when flying. I just can't hold it that long, no matter what. It would be so embarrassing to wet myself on a plane and have to stay in wet pants there for hours, everyone looking at me with pity or disgust. I guess, for flights longer than 2 hours I would put diapers on, despite I hate to wear them in public. Have you ever thought about wearing poise pads or incontinence panties? (I think that's what they're called) CarmenCD 1 Quote Link to comment
jason&debbie 12 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 My wife and I always wear nappies when we go on a plane. For me, it is a necessary precaution, since I am quite likely to wet myself if I fall asleep. For Debbie, it is more a matter of convenience, saving the necessity to wait in line (there always seems to be queues for the toilets on planes). Needlest to say, we are both usually wet by the time we land! nappypants 1 Quote Link to comment
CarmenCD 1,363 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 15 hours ago, johnnyc82 said: Have you ever thought about wearing poise pads or incontinence panties? (I think that's what they're called) I use incontinence pads for regular underwear, but they often leak if you pee a lot. Incontinence panties sounds as a good idea. I will try them out. Quote Link to comment
John_John 483 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 7 hours ago, CarmenCD said: I use incontinence pads for regular underwear, but they often leak if you pee a lot. Incontinence panties sounds as a good idea. I will try them out. They look like regular panties (a bit bigger though) with extra padding in the crotch which acts like a pad. I'm not sure how much they hold but the box might say Quote Link to comment
Spectator9 957 Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 For longer flights, Business Class and First Class passengers get an amenities kit with things like toothbrush, eyeshade, earplugs, lotions, etc. Perhaps they should also include an adult diaper so you don't have to leave your comfy "suite" to pee. Quote Link to comment
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