Why Are Airplane Bathrooms So Crappy?

 “Nobody likes talking about using the bathroom, except maybe my two adolescent sons. But for wheelchair users planning trips involving flights, the ability (or lack thereof) to use an airplane bathroom (a.k.a. lavatory) can make or break their travel plans. While this post is intended for wheelchair users who haven’t flown yet as such, I consider myself a very seasoned traveler and I definitely learned something,” writes Spin the Globe’s Sylvia Longmire. Read Longmire’s expert guide to airplane bathrooms to help you determine how they fit (or don’t fit) into your travel plans.

OUR TAKE: As with most things travel-related, preparation and some research are required fo the best results. You can request an onboard aisle chair, making it easier to navigate once inside the plane. Southwest and JetBlue have made it part of their standard protocol to have them. If you are flying on a domestic flight, contact an airline within 48 hours of your flight to request one. According to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the airline is required by law to provide one.     READ MORE