Flight Attendant Educates People About The Worst Time To Use The Bathroom During A Flight

There is no denying that aeroplanes are not the most glam mode of transportation, what with the screaming kids, expensive peanuts, and rowdy wedding parties.

Given the cramped quarters, bizarrely loud flushing noises, and the lengthy line that perpetually appears in the middle lane of the cabin, aeroplane bathrooms also lack charm.However, after revealing the worst time to head to the bathroom on board, one flight attendant gave some advice to passengers.

A flight attendant shares the worst time to use the bathroom

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On a long-distance flight, they described the best times to move through the aisle and use the restroom. The exact times to avoid using the restroom at all costs were also noted.

And trust us, you'll want to write this information down given the professional justification behind the travel hacks. The cabin crew member who previously worked for a major airline, Sanctuary Bathrooms, combined all of their experience on board and has cracked the code for toilet etiquette on a plane.

The worst times to use the restroom on an aeroplane are just before takeoff and at the very end of a flight, especially if it is a long-haul flight, the flight attendant explained.

This is due to the fact that during these two times of the flight, the restrooms typically receive the most traffic and end up being the dirtiest. Another time when using the restroom is prohibited is right after turbulence, when passengers are instructed to remain seated.

Let's face it, we have all experienced the situation in which the seatbelt sign illuminates on the aircraft and everyone makes a mad dash for the front and rear of the aircraft.

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The flight attendant also suggested using the restroom prior to the food being served. "Plane food is not nutritious," they admitted. It might contain a lot of fat, salt, and oil, which aren't the best ingredients for bowel movements or gut health.

"You don't want to be in the restroom right away if a passenger's meal isn't sitting well with them and they need to use the restroom as a result." The flight attendant also revealed that although a plane toilet may appear to be fairly clean, it isn't always as hygienic as you'd hope, adding further stress to the situation.

Turnover is a significant factor in the airline industry, the expert said. Because of time constraints and other priorities, a thorough deep clean of the aeroplane bathroom isn't always possible.

Instead, the member of the cabin crew advised passengers to make sure to pack one particular item in their carry-on. They observed that the restroom on an aeroplane is essentially a cupboard with poor ventilation and no clean air. Because of this, passengers were advised to use the restrooms and the entire plane with a face mask on for hygiene reasons.

The flight attendant continued, "This means that every time you use the restroom, you could also be breathing in potential faeces particles, circulating the air after a toilet flush, in addition to breathing in the air of many others who have "done their business" before you (especially if it's a long-haul flight). That being said, if that is not a pearl of wisdom, then what is?

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