2006-12-12 20:53:57 · 11 answers · asked by the_young_bride 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Not only would larger toilets occupy more revenue-generating space, it would also add weight to the airplane. Weight is the enemy of an airplane, the more you add, the less you can carry. You wouldn't think that adding 200 lbs to make the toilet a little large would affect airplane that much, but using the FAA standard weight of 180 pounds, that's nearly one less person you can take.
Multiply that by two or three lavatories that are on most planes(and up to 7 or so on a wide-body like the 777 or A330) and it really cuts into payload capabilities.
2006-12-13 01:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toilets cannot be made bigger than they are.. They need to be designed to fit in the fuselage of the aircraft in such a way that they dont block up many seats. They usually are either in the forward of the cabin or the rear in mid sized jets. If you were an airline im sure you wouldnt want to loose 2 or 3 seats just for a bigger toilet. The seats get them money not a bigger toilet.
2006-12-12 21:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by ZUS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple economics. Toilets take up space. Space that doesn't generate revenue. Many of the new wide-body jets (777 & A340 for example) have at least one handicapped toilet that has a LOT of extra room in it. Easily room for two. Comfortably. The Mile-High Club has never been easier to join. ;)
2006-12-12 22:32:03 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we've a mini bathing room in our church for the youngsters. the rest room and sink are itty bitty and way down close to the floor. i eager to apply it for relaxing. The bowl is a pleasantly comfortable extra healthful yet your knees are on your ears at the same time as peeing. I were given off on a sideroad the following, did not I?
2016-11-26 00:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by belous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were made larger and more luxurious, people would try to stay in there for the entire flight rather than return to their cramped little middle seat in row 23. They'd take laptops in there, do jumping jacks, runs in place, primp for hours etc. Sad, but true.
2006-12-12 22:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by 13th Floor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space on airplanes is pretty expensive. They try to put as many people in there as possible; larger restroom = one less seat. One less seat is one less fare sold, not just once but on every trip (okay not *every* trip is sold out but often anyways). Thus, small restrooms!
2006-12-12 20:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because the plane isn't that big and the toilets are proportional to the size. i mean look at the seats. its not exactly a comfort based design.
2006-12-12 20:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd better ask the airline.
2006-12-12 20:54:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For cute little butts
2006-12-12 22:38:38 · answer #9 · answered by Golly Geewiz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because they are afraid if they made them bigger the fat people would take more dumps in them
2006-12-12 20:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋