Noelg From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 7452 times:
Apologies if this has already been covered, did a search but revealed nothing:
From ABTN this morning...
Quote: INCIDENTALLY: Have you got a penny for the loo!
Did you hear the story of a well-known airline personality on a recent trip to Scandinavia? Going into a major departmental store he was charged the equivalent of 20p for the use of the restroom.
He ranted and raved, said he didn’t have any of their “worthless”
currency and generally made a complete ass of himself.
We now hear rumours that his airline is considering charging for use of the loos. When asked by an enquiring journalist whether this was true or not he replied:
“I don’t care a monkey about the f_ _g passengers. I am thinking of taking out the bogs altogether. Four more seats for me to sell!”
Sophisticated man.
Anybody else likewise have a good idea who this "well known airline personality" could be? Only one candidate imo!
BCAL From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2004, 3384 posts, RR: 18 Reply 3, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 7411 times:
I would say definitely MOL.
20p to use the toilet in the Scandanavian department store is quite reasonable. It is 20p to use any toilet at most British rail stations, and Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, London charges £2, albeit they do let you use some after shave.
MOL on SRB's latest attack at BA: "It's like a little Chihuahua barking at a dying Labrador. Nobody cares."
Lufthansa From Christmas Island, joined May 1999, 3075 posts, RR: 10 Reply 4, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 7402 times:
I think its time to offically rename this company.
Wrotten Air?
As for no Loo's? Well that could make some sense but wait until
5 year old piss themselves or old ppl throw up.... that's gonna cost more
revenue in terms of lost passengers and cleaning than the extra seats will gain.
That and some governments have laws about not providing staff with Toilets... in some countries its a crime, so, that's Jail time.
BrightCedars From Belgium, joined Nov 2004, 1276 posts, RR: 2 Reply 5, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 21 hours ago) and read 7357 times:
Back to the topic. Then I think that they should arrange for the lavs to be returned to a neat aspect between every use. That's the least I'd expect if I got to pay for it. It might cost them a lot to have TAs (Toilet Attendants) to roster on every flight though. LOL!
RedDragon From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2004, 1135 posts, RR: 7 Reply 8, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 7195 times:
Quoting Greasespot (Reply 7): For us North Americans just the thought of having to pay for a public washroom is astonishing.....I just do not see it catching on here.
It's pretty rare over here in general - you only really see it in some railway (and bus) stations, some old public toilets (although I can't imagine there are many left... they used to cost all of a penny or two, hence the expression) and, evidently, Harrods. Rahh!*
BCAL From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2004, 3384 posts, RR: 18 Reply 10, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 7090 times:
Quoting RedDragon (Reply 8): It's pretty rare over here in general - you only really see it in some railway (and bus) stations, some old public toilets
Suggest that you come down to London and the South East of England. In Brighton, the council has closed all public conveniences and replaced them with individual units (like a large phone box minus windows) that clean themselves after each use, and the charge to use them is 20p. Many of these "Super Loos" can also be found in London. Even many larger public conveniences that are now left in the centre of London have an admission fee of 20p.
MOL on SRB's latest attack at BA: "It's like a little Chihuahua barking at a dying Labrador. Nobody cares."
BHXFAOTIPYYC From Portugal, joined Jun 2005, 1644 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 7034 times:
Or just fly low but leave the back door open a crack!!
I'm sure MOL just says these things so everyone starts talking about FR again. No such thing as bad publicity and all that. I think he should get Ozzy to do his PR !!
Breakfast in BHX, lunch in FAO, dinner in TIP, baggage in YYC.
Noelg From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 7005 times:
I remember it was always a joke in our family if someone had flown on a crappy plane they would say "it wasn't bad but the outside toilet was a bit windy"...looks like this old saying could come true!
Quoting GBan (Reply 11): Otherwise people might start to bring their own toilets
Richardw From United Kingdom, joined May 2001, 3709 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 6958 times:
Ryanair already have a wheelchair charge, they will just intoduce a toilet charge as part of the Taxes, Fees and Charges. They then collect the charge irrespective of whether the toilet is used or not and of course they collect it if the passenger does not fly and it wouldn't be refundable under any circumstance.
COERJ145 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1420 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 6920 times:
Quoting Greasespot (Reply 7): For us North Americans just the thought of having to pay for a public washroom is astonishing.....I just do not see it catching on here.
I agree on that as well. I also find it shocking how some airlines in the US and Canada charging for beverages(non-acoholic). I can see them charging for snacks, but when I take a flight, I at least expect a beverage(non-alcoholic) without having to pay for it.
GeorgiaAME From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 868 posts, RR: 6 Reply 17, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 6892 times:
If I knew in advance that the price of my ticket was lowered by 5GBP, but that I would be charged 20p to use the loo, I would have no (major) problem.
However, there are several airlines that charge me $5. for a glass of alcoholic swill crossing the pond. Guess what? I no longer fly with them! Considering that a cheap seat runs about $550. rt during low season, that $5 charge has lost them a $550. passenger. So what is the likelihood that I will be flying an airline that charges for the toilet?
Economics 102
"Trust, but verify!" An old Russian proverb, quoted often by a modern American hero
Skyguy From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 461 posts, RR: 0 Reply 19, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 6750 times:
There were rumours recently that AA was considering installing doors with coin locks on the toilets, and charging 50c per visit. Also to charge passengers a dollar for air-sickness bags. The airline is SO broke that they are thinking of absolutely any ideas to make a buck, they can hardly afford to pay their employees decent wages, no wonder they are always in a foul mood.
One employee debated whether FA's should be allowed to collect tips from passengers to supplement their wages.
None of these ideas took-off though.
"Those who talk, do not know, and those who know, do not talk."
LJ From Netherlands, joined Nov 1999, 4149 posts, RR: 1 Reply 20, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 6725 times:
Quoting Greasespot (Reply 7): For us North Americans just the thought of having to pay for a public washroom is astonishing.....I just do not see it catching on here.
it's quite normal in The Netherlands (even some McDonalds are doing it) and I wonder why it has taken anyone that long to see revenue in this.
Quote: I am thinking of taking out the bogs altogether. Four more seats for me to sell!”
I wonder if this is possible as drinking result often in going to the toilet, and I sure can't think of an airline who doesn't want to sell drinks
Meridian From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2005, 65 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 6697 times:
Just thinking aloud here. What if Ryanair takes the toilets out, but instead of 4 extra seats put a bed in there and charge "customers" ,or whatever the delightful Mr O'Leary calls us these days, to join the mile high club. Hmmm. Potential for investment there.
Pope From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 22, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 6671 times:
Has anyone considered what happens if someone shows up without any cash or without change? What do they do? Should they piss on themselves? Piss on the seat?
Skyguy From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 461 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (7 years 8 months 4 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 6608 times:
Quoting Pope (Reply 22): Has anyone considered what happens if someone shows up without any cash or without change? What do they do? Should they piss on themselves? Piss on the seat?
In a bottle. Or ask other pax for help with change.
"Those who talk, do not know, and those who know, do not talk."
25 TimRees: Of course EZY have fewer toilets on their aircraft as research has shown that as passengers eat/drink less on LCC (as they have to pay for it) they ne
26 Newark777: If I found a public place with a pay-bathroom, I would happily find the manager's office or the office of someone in charge, and piss all over. Police
27 AirRyan: Just shit on the seat and drop a few coins in the pile when your done - trust me, they'll get the message! Pay toilets are the ultimate in bull&shit
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