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Originally Posted by calcapt  I happen to believe that a working lav is a basic and expected necessity for paying passengers. Have ops call contract maintenance and get it fixed. No voting and no discussions. If a creative crew wants to try resetting a breaker or jiggling a handle - go for it. If that doesn't work, get it fixed right and then continue on your way. The pressure to go by others should have no bearing on a prudent and sound decision by the captain. There are no committees or democracies on my airplane. |
Can I request you to be my captain on every flight?
I once was on a flight from SFO to LHR and about midway through the flight, we were down to one working lav in business class, and one in coach - it was hell. I have to say that it wasn't the captain's fault because most of them (but not all of them) were working when we took off from SFO. It was miserable, and most certainly miserable for the people seated by the only working lavs! Nothing like a line of people standing by your seat for the entire flight. The stench was not pleasant as well.
I agree with you Calcapt, paying passengers deserve better.