So how do airlines make magic happen in the air? Using water to flush airplane toilets is a no go because of aircraft weight restrictions. No biggie; instead, planes use air. The standard evac ...

An unnamed woman somehow avoided two checks where she would need to have shown her boarding pass at John F. Kennedy airport ...

Airplane toilets can handle about 1,000 flushes before needing to be emptied. They use a vacuum flush system that requires only half a liter of water per flush, significantly less than traditional ...

A FLIGHT attendant has revealed why passengers should stop queuing for the plane bathroom – even if they’re desperate. Rich ...

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus wants to install a potty-style toilet right behind the Captain’s seat on its flagship ...

Ever wondered what happens when you flush the toilet on an airplane? We've got the answer. Getty Images Pressing the flush button on an airplane. If you're reading this, you've probably been on your ...

Frequent flyers are well-acquainted with the notice in aircraft lavatories cautioning against flushing anything other than toilet paper. Captain Steve, an American Airlines pilot who often shares ...

“Most phones, like my iPhone 15 Pro, are too big to fit down the hole of an airplane toilet,” said Case. “It was flushing. It was making the scary sound. But my phone was just sitting there.” ...

Those of us who have travelled by air will be familiar with the warning sign in the on board bathroom advising not to flush anything other than toilet roll down the bowl. American Airlines pilot ...