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Airline Eyes Charging for Toilets

Irish budget carrier may put coin slots on lavatory doors

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(Newser) – Just when you thought the airlines had figured out how to wring every penny out of flyers, budget carrier Ryanair announced it was mulling a new fee: a $1.50 charge to use the toilets. The Irish airline's CEO said today he was considering "putting a coin slot on the toilet door," similar to facilities at train stations. The comments sparked immediate outrage, and the airline appeared to be backtracking.

A spokeswoman for Ryanair told the Times of London that the carrier had been investigating the toilet charge, noting that "there is no legal requirement for an aircraft to have a toilet onboard." But after consumer groups and airplane crew bridled at the idea, Ryanair said that "there are no immediate plans to introduce it." One consumer advocate said that the plan might backfire: "Fewer people might buy overpriced drinks on board, though—that would serve Ryanair right."

The CEO of Ryanair, the Irish budget carrier, said it might charge flyers $1.50 to use the lavatories on its flights.
The CEO of Ryanair, the Irish budget carrier, said it might charge flyers $1.50 to use the lavatories on its flights.   (Flickr)
In this Dec. 1, 2008, file photo, a Ryanair logo is seen on the tail of an aircraft at Dublin's airport, Ireland.
In this Dec. 1, 2008, file photo, a Ryanair logo is seen on the tail of an aircraft at Dublin's airport, Ireland.   (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, file)
Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary poses following a news conference in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007.
Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary poses following a news conference in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007.   (AP Photo/Giuseppe Gualtieri)
The CEO of Ryanair, the Irish budget carrier, said it might charge flyers $1.50 to use the lavatories on its flights.
The CEO of Ryanair, the Irish budget carrier, said it might charge flyers $1.50 to use the lavatories on its flights.   (Flickr)
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scottaco
Feb 27, 09 9:20 AM CST
Having to clean urine and fecal matter from around the plane would fix their stupidity. At least the train station can and does just hose it away. Reply
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Sauerkraut
May 18, 09 4:54 PM CDT
srsly, just piss on the seat in front of you
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Mjoh3
Feb 27, 09 9:21 AM CST
What if no one has exact change?????? Reply
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jaguarj
Feb 27, 09 4:30 PM CST
Oh Crap!!!!!
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crossdrawbars
Feb 27, 09 9:33 AM CST
crap in the barf bag. Reply
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