Squirrel83 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 5317 times:
I know most of you have herd stories but found this article today - it also mentions as discussed before the mood lighting in the 787.
Boeing plans to offer restrooms with views as standard equipment on its new 787 airliners. It's part of a much larger industry-wide competition to woo travelers -- or at least the carriers that buy planes -- with cabin amenities that sizzle.
''We're making flying fun again,'' said Boeing spokeswoman Mary Hanson.
Starlionblue From Hong Kong, joined Feb 2004, 15873 posts, RR: 66 Reply 1, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 5308 times:
Well, this depends on the carrier but I've always liked windows in the loo. Makes it feel less like the cramped closet with a water closet (haha...) than what it is.
"There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots." - from Citadel by John Ringo
Ikramerica From United States of America, joined May 2005, 21029 posts, RR: 60 Reply 2, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 5301 times:
Why not? Most lavs on the window side of the aisles just have a blank wall where a window might go. Frankly, if they do it the new way, it makes the plane more configurable, as you can place the lavs in more varied places, no?
Of all the things to worry about... the Wookie has no pants.
TymnBalewne From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 912 posts, RR: 1 Reply 3, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 5288 times:
On some BA aircraft there are windows in the lav which are frosted when aircraft is on the ground and the lav door is shut, but is clear when the aircraft is airborne and the lav door is shut.
Starlionblue From Hong Kong, joined Feb 2004, 15873 posts, RR: 66 Reply 4, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 6 days ago) and read 5273 times:
Quoting Ikramerica (Reply 2): Why not? Most lavs on the window side of the aisles just have a blank wall where a window might go. Frankly, if they do it the new way, it makes the plane more configurable, as you can place the lavs in more varied places, no?
Well there are probably cutouts for windows anyway. They've just been covered by a plate.
Quoting TymnBalewne (Reply 3): On some BA aircraft there are windows in the lav which are frosted when aircraft is on the ground and the lav door is shut, but is clear when the aircraft is airborne and the lav door is shut.
Pretty nifty!
Very nifty. On the SK MD-90s it's just a curtain like on the other windows.
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Ozglobal From France, joined Nov 2004, 2598 posts, RR: 4 Reply 6, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 5159 times:
The toilets are usually too small to accommodate a whole window aligned between the two walls, however, on BA, QF and CX in First the large toilets do have single central window with a shade that can be lowered or raised. Somehow, when changing or using the toilet you always get the feeling you should close it, as if some passing flight might spot you!
When all's said and done, there'll be more said than done.
Starlionblue From Hong Kong, joined Feb 2004, 15873 posts, RR: 66 Reply 8, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 5081 times:
Quoting Ozglobal (Reply 6): Somehow, when changing or using the toilet you always get the feeling you should close it, as if some passing flight might spot you!
I don't get that feeling, but then again I have zero modesty about my body...
"There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots." - from Citadel by John Ringo
Gigneil From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 16215 posts, RR: 88 Reply 9, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 4996 times:
SQ's 345s have windows in at least some of the lavs.
Liedetectors From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 357 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 4951 times:
Have been in the 787 mockup and wow-at least on the mockup the lavs are much roomier and airy. I have been told the plan is similar to that mentioned Reply #3; the windows will be translucent while on the ground and transparent while airborne. Only time will tell just how much airiness and room will make it to production versions.
FA4UA From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 812 posts, RR: 22 Reply 14, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 19 hours ago) and read 4682 times:
OK, so picture it... it's the middle of a long haul flight from anywhere to anywhere... all the cabin is dark, pitch dark, because everyone is resting, then someone decides to go in the loo. A huge blinding white light shines from the lav into the cabin from that window in the lav.
and que passenger complaints in five, four, three, two....
I can already hear it.
Passenger: "excuse me, Flight Attendant! You need to close that window in the Lav so it doesn't keep waking me up".
Flight Attendant: "Sorry sir, the last user of the lav must have left the shade up".
Passenger: "This is rediculous, I fly a trillion miles a year on this carrier and the last crew stayed in the lav throughout the flight to ensure the shade was kept closed so this problem wouldn't arise. This sort of thing would never happen on CO, DL, MX, CX, SQ, HP, AA, etc etc".
FA4UA
The debate continues... Starwood or Hyatt... which is better
Jyatlantic From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 16, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 3900 times:
Quoting BrightCedars (Reply 15): And the window will surely not help those daring males among us who desperately try to aim correctly at the target. Distraction isn't too good
Omoo From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 17, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 3036 times:
Quoting Squirrel83 (Thread starter): Boeing plans to offer restrooms with views as standard equipment on its new 787 airliners. It's part of a much larger industry-wide competition to woo travelers -- or at least the carriers that buy planes -- with cabin amenities that sizzle.
are these windows automatically closed when you are on the ground? why would i want people to see me in the shitter ...especially ground crews, spotters and nosy passengers in other planes!
ORDagent From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 823 posts, RR: 1 Reply 18, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 2916 times:
You shouldn't squating when the plane is on the ground. You should be belted. I do relish the idea of mooning the ramp rats though.
N328KF From United States of America, joined May 2004, 6222 posts, RR: 3 Reply 19, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 2866 times:
The 787 features electrochromic windows -- basically a large, single-element LCD. Luxury cars already have mirrors that do it. They would be completely dark on the ground, and it would be automatic.
When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.' T.Roosevelt
PIA777 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1738 posts, RR: 7 Reply 20, posted (7 years 9 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 2768 times:
Great, now when the Plane is parked at the gate, you can moon
the baggage handlers. I suppose it will be better for people like my wife
since she is clausterphobic and can't use airplane Lavs.
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