Please Empty Bladder Before Boarding

Posted February 19, 2010 | Laura Christianson

All Nippon Airways (ANA) ran a test to try and convince passengers on their plane use the toilet before boarding.

The theory:

The average human bladder holds about 16 ounces. If 150 passengers relieve themselves during the flight, this would add approximately 139 pounds of waste.

Supposedly, heading to the loo before boarding would save fuel, reduce costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

No report yet on ANA’s findings regarding the e-flights (“e” stands for “ecology).

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12 responses to “Please Empty Bladder Before Boarding”

  1. I love your sense of humor, Katie.

    And Nicole — good suggesting about bringing your own T.P. I’m flying cross-country in a couple of weeks and may need it.
    .-= Laura Christianson´s last blog ..Please Empty Bladder Before Boarding =-.

  2. I love your sense of humor, Katie.

    And Nicole — good suggesting about bringing your own T.P. I’m flying cross-country in a couple of weeks and may need it.
    .-= Laura Christianson´s last blog ..Please Empty Bladder Before Boarding =-.