Flight attendant reveals the best time to use the bathroom on a plane
Thanks to it being off-limits during take-off and landing, as well as when there's turbulence, long queues for the loo can often be a problem.
But a flight attendant has revealed the two ideal times to relieve yourself on a long-haul flight – and when to avoid.
According to Sarah B, it's best to not go to the loo after the second meal, like most people tend to do – as it usually happens 60 to 90 minutes before landing, meaning there's a risk of long queues and the chance you might not be able to go at all before the seatbelt sign comes back on.
She told Travel + Leisure: 'The moment they announce that you're going to land soon, everyone runs to the toilets.
'They also run there right after eating, and they can get stuck behind the carts for clearing the meals, and it's difficult for them to get back to their seats.'
Instead, Sarah recommends using the lavatory 'right after we've cleared the first meal service' as that's when most people are watching films on their screens or going to sleep.
Her other suggestion is to go 'just before the landing announcement' so you miss the rush – but that requires keeping an eye on the flight map on your screen.
But a flight attendant has revealed the two ideal times to relieve yourself on a long-haul flight – and when to avoid (stock image)
But Rani Cheema, a travel coach and consultant who regularly takes long-haul flights, also added her hacks for the plane toilet situation.
She suggested using the toilet before the plane takes off and added: 'I'm using the bathroom as many times as possible before getting on the plane.'
Rani also explained she chooses to use the toilet when most people are asleep.
But her main tip is to head for the toilet at the back of the plane if you don't want to queue.
She sad: 'If there's a bathroom that's very viewable, like towards the front, that means I'm not going to that bathroom.
'I am probably going all the way to the back, because most likely people are looking forward at that bathroom and they can see the sign.'
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