Accessible bathrooms on single-aisle planes are coming ... in 20 years

For decades, disabled travelers and their advocates have called on federal regulators to require airlines to make restrooms on single-aisle airplanes more accessible, but the push has run into opposition from the aviation industry, which says the change could have significant financial repercussions because installing larger restrooms could mean a loss of seats or galley space. On Fri., March 18th, the U.S. Transportation Department announced it is seeking public comment on a proposed rule aimed at ensuring airplane restrooms on future single-aisle aircraft be designed to accommodate travelers with disabilities — an action it called one of its “highest priority regulatory initiatives.” However, if adopted, the rule would not take effect for 20 years. Read more about this HERE.