Monday, August 7, 2023

NEW SINGLE-AISLE AIRPLANES WILL HAVE ACCESSIBLE LAVATORIES

U.S. DOT SECRETARY PETE BUTTIGIEG EXPLAINS THE NEW RULE IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION CORRESPONDENT STEVE WRIGHT

The onboard airplane lavatory rule requires the following:

Airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft large enough to permit a passenger with a disability and attendant to approach, enter, and maneuver within as necessary to use the aircraft lavatory.

The lavatory to be equivalent in size to two 95th percentile males. 

A 95th percentile male is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 246 pounds.

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