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by sidewndr46 354 days ago
Actually you can do exactly that, at least in the US. I've been stuck on a plane more than once and told I couldn't use the restroom
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That sounds unlikely - did they give a reason (e.g. toilet cannot be used when the fasten seatbelt light is on during turbulence/landing/take-off)
The reason was because they said so.

Keep in mind, I also had a flight attendant tell me that using Zoom on a plane is a felony.

Which airline(s) was that, so that we can avoid them?
Then they will have to hire cleaners, because I will shit and pee all over the seat.
I've never personally seen someone do that but I have heard stories of this happening before.
I have incontinence, so I either wear diapers (still going to pee and defecate regardless), or I have access to the bathroom in time. If I wear diapers, there is going to be odor contamination in the area. It is bad for others, and for me, and their business too, I assume. Depends on the length of the trip; I try to limit fluid intake to zero before I go outside.