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American Airlines shrinks bathrooms on new planes
ktvu ^ | 05/31/2018 | By: Shelly Insheiwat

Posted on 06/01/2018 5:48:58 AM PDT by BenLurkin

A few years ago, airplane bathrooms were 34 inches wide on average.

Then they were shrunk down to 27 inches.

Now, the bathrooms aboard the new American Airlines jets will be just 24 inches wide.

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To: Daffynition

Geez


41 posted on 06/01/2018 6:27:17 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (All I know is what I read in the papers.)
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To: Bonemaker

Wow. I read once the special accommodations Andre the Giant had to use when flying.

I think they had to remove some seats.


42 posted on 06/01/2018 6:40:15 AM PDT by cyclotic ( WeÂ’re the first ones taxed, the last ones considered and the first ones punished)
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To: BenLurkin

There have been fairly frequent articles about urine soaked seats on airplanes. Sure glad I no longeruse them to fly anywhere. If I can’t reach the destination by car, I don’t make the trip.


43 posted on 06/01/2018 6:40:28 AM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: BenLurkin

Can you crap standing up?


44 posted on 06/01/2018 6:41:30 AM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: sheana

I’m the same. Usually when they start early boarding on Southwest, I’m heading to the bathroom.

I also eat a quick meal just before a flight just in case of a delay, especially long distance.


45 posted on 06/01/2018 6:43:23 AM PDT by cyclotic ( WeÂ’re the first ones taxed, the last ones considered and the first ones punished)
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To: COBOL2Java

Is that wheelchair accessible?


46 posted on 06/01/2018 6:45:41 AM PDT by Tai_Chung
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To: BenLurkin

Thus making membership in the “Mile-High Club” that much more difficult...


47 posted on 06/01/2018 6:47:11 AM PDT by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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To: NativeSon
All the major airplane factories (Boeing, Airbus, MD, etc.) provide standard design for major components like wings, bodies and engines but allow a wide range of customization for interiors.

This is why you can board exactly the same airline model on American, United, etc. and it will feel like a cattle car or you can fly an airline like Singapore, Cathy Pacific, JAL, etc. and it will feel like you took a time machine back to 1980s style luxury.

48 posted on 06/01/2018 6:49:10 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: cyclotic

2 words to live by to not use the Airplane Bathroom:

Fluid Management.


49 posted on 06/01/2018 6:50:19 AM PDT by LiveFreeOrDie2001 ( Thank GOD Hillary didn't get elected!)
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To: BenLurkin
Remember, as a result of bankruptcy AA was taken over by USAIR, which merged the 2 airlines (deceptively) keeping the AA name. It’s been a slow steady fall into the abyss ever since.

Even though I’ve got lifetime Gold status on AA with various perks, I’ve found Delta has a much better product with United slightly better. Of particular note are the generally surly AA flight attendants.

50 posted on 06/01/2018 6:52:19 AM PDT by The Truth Will Make You Free
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To: BenLurkin

Why not? The new seating trend is to make economy passengers stand up.


51 posted on 06/01/2018 6:55:18 AM PDT by Afterguard (Deplorable me!)
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To: Afterguard

Lock them in for the flight duration and attach catheters. For safety, of course.


52 posted on 06/01/2018 6:57:07 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: LiveFreeOrDie2001

It can be tough because the re-circulated air also seems to breed dehydration.

The offsite parking company I use offers a cooler with chilled water bottles upon exit.


53 posted on 06/01/2018 6:57:28 AM PDT by cyclotic ( WeÂ’re the first ones taxed, the last ones considered and the first ones punished)
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To: BenLurkin

Maybe this is to prevent the emotional support animals from using them.


54 posted on 06/01/2018 7:01:45 AM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: BenLurkin

Oh, forget that. Just put a Depends on and not worry about those filthy bathrooms! I am being partially sarcastic.


55 posted on 06/01/2018 7:23:22 AM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: BenLurkin

Pretty soon, they’ll just nix the bathrooms altogether and integrate them into the tiny seats that are taking over airplanes.

No, thanks ... I’ll drive.


56 posted on 06/01/2018 7:26:23 AM PDT by al_c (https://conventionofstates.com)
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To: Oscar in Batangas
Next up... No bathrooms at all. And flight attendants admonishing us that we were supposed to go BEFORE we left. HT: Dear old Dad & Mom

And then they'll hand you an empty coffee can and say "Use this."

57 posted on 06/01/2018 7:27:16 AM PDT by al_c (https://conventionofstates.com)
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To: Larry Lucido

Well played!


58 posted on 06/01/2018 7:28:00 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: BenLurkin

For your convenience, a bedpan is located under your seat.

59 posted on 06/01/2018 7:31:13 AM PDT by JPG (MAGA)
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To: ETL

[Lol. Care to elaborate?]

No....


60 posted on 06/01/2018 7:39:01 AM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012 ("Be quiet... you are #fakenews!")
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