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Bluto · July 4th, 2005, 14:07

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But if the CA wants you to make that PA, make the PA.

[/ QUOTE ]So you would honestly say to the people:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached our cruising altitude of 24,000' and we have a smooth ride for you tonight. The captain has turned off the seatbelt sign allowing you to move about the cabin if you would like to do so. While you are seated, please keep your seatbelt fastened for your safety. If you choose to use the lavatory, you may only go #1 (that means peeing, for those of you unfamiliar with the number system) as the toilet doesn't flush properly. Thanks for choosing XXXX airlines!"?

This happened to me and I considered it a perfect example of a time to respectfully disagree with the captain. When he insisted, I explained that I would not say that, and why. Finally, he asked what I would say instead. I told him that if the lav didn't function properly, then it was inop. If he absolutely had to say something explain that the flusher didn't work and that pax should use their best judgement.

The FA caught this on her preflight, but we were away from the mx base and you generally don't delay a flight for a deferred toilet at my company.

July 4th, 2005, 14:07	#6
Bluto Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 182	Re: You\'re the FO, potty PA? [ QUOTE ] But if the CA wants you to make that PA, make the PA. [/ QUOTE ]So you would honestly say to the people: "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached our cruising altitude of 24,000' and we have a smooth ride for you tonight. The captain has turned off the seatbelt sign allowing you to move about the cabin if you would like to do so. While you are seated, please keep your seatbelt fastened for your safety. If you choose to use the lavatory, you may only go #1 (that means peeing, for those of you unfamiliar with the number system) as the toilet doesn't flush properly. Thanks for choosing XXXX airlines!"? This happened to me and I considered it a perfect example of a time to respectfully disagree with the captain. When he insisted, I explained that I would not say that, and why. Finally, he asked what I would say instead. I told him that if the lav didn't function properly, then it was inop. If he absolutely had to say something explain that the flusher didn't work and that pax should use their best judgement. The FA caught this on her preflight, but we were away from the mx base and you generally don't delay a flight for a deferred toilet at my company.