If you’ve braved the queue and finally made it to the plane toilet, the last thing you want is to finish your wee and realise there’s no loo roll. Or even worse, start your period 35,000 feet in the ...

Instead of water, airplane toilets use a vacuum mechanism to suck waste into a holding tank and, despite rumors, it's safe to flush while seated on the toilet. If you're reading this, you've probably ...

Have you ever wondered what goes into making it possible to use the restroom at 30,000 feet (10,000 m)? [Jason Torchinsky] at the Autopian recently gave us an interesting look at the history of the ...

This awkward scenario could be a thing of the past though, thanks to a group of Brigham Young University physicists who figured out how to make airplane toilets quieter. After two years of trial and ...

We don't always appreciate just how much knowledge flight attendants possess when it comes to air travel, as they regularly dish out useful advice on the best ways to fly and the most suitable outfits ...