Ok, you knew this subject had to come up eventually, right?
As you know, I just got back from a trip this weekend from the wonderfully chilly city of Seattle. BTW, what is going on with all the construction at the airport?
Anyway, we were at the end of the flight and securing the cabin for landing. I noticed that the lavatory near my jumpseat said “occupied”. That was strange since I was standing there the whole time and never saw anyone go in. I knocked on the door but no one answered. I knocked again and asked if everything was okay. I heard a man’s voice say, “I’ll be out in a minute.”
Next thing I know, the captain is on the P.A. telling the flight attendants to take their jumpseats. I knocked again thinking he may be ill, but he still refused to come out. I had no choice but to call the flight deck and let them know that we couldn’t land because someone was still in the lavatory.
I put my ear to the door to make sure he was still alive when I heard it - a female’s voice. OMG! Now it all made sense. I knocked on the door again and told them that I knew what was going on and if they didn’t come out right now the sheriff department would be waiting for them when we landed.
By now, the other passengers had figured out what was going on. He came out first, then she. He looked at me and said that she was feeling sick and he was in there helping her. Yeah, right. I didn’t say a word and they went back to their seats. When I looked into the lavatory, I could see hand prints all over the mirrors.
Everybody knows what the Mile High Club is about but I wonder how many people are actually members? Don’t worry, I’m not going to ask! It’s just that in my many years of flying, this was the first time I’ve ever encountered it. And I have to say that I don’t understand why people do it. Just the thought of that filthy lavatory is enough to make my skin crawl. Or maybe it’s just me.
53 Comments on “The Mile High Club”
11:27 am
It’s not just you! Filthy, public lavatories, yuck! Filthy, public, extremely tiny unisex lavatories…. yuck, yuck, yuck!!
12:25 pm
I am claustrophic and the idea of having two of us crammed into that little room is enough to send me screaming in fear! LOL
1:13 pm
It’s not just you that can’t stand the thoughts of joining “that” club in one of those cramped up tiny bathroom closets. Yucky!
1:14 pm
Oh. My. Gosh.
Yeah, lavatories = gross. Behavior of that nature in a lavatory = even more skin crawlies.
1:40 pm
I can barely get in there with a toddler for the both of us to use the washroom, how on earth do two people join the ‘club’ without cracking their heads or getting a kink?
And is it really worth it? Really?
2:04 pm
Whatever floats your boat (flies your plane!)
HA!
2:12 pm
I guess when I was much younger, I could see the thrill of the whole “we might get caught” danger thing, but, now all I can think of is how small that place is. How in the heck would two adult people manage that?!
2:20 pm
Ewwwe Yuck! that’s disgusting!
But I think that couple needed the sheriff waiting for them anyway because they did cause the flight to be delayed by their antics.
Maybe if the airlines came up with “award” stickers for these folks. “I just joined the Mile High Club” in bright red! Embarrass them into being good.
gross, gross, gross!
I don’t even like to go pee in there.
3:32 pm
That makes me really ill to think about people having sex in an airplane bathroom. Yuck! Everything about sex in a bathroom..period… is yuck!
3:51 pm
EWWW!
Enough said. You handled it well.
4:16 pm
Eeew! Were they even embarassed?
5:02 pm
I agree, YUCK! I refuse to even go in those things.
5:34 pm
I am surprised it took this long to be mentioned on this blog. And no, I am not a member, way to nervous to be doing that junk
6:09 pm
Not a club I’m ever interested in joining! Ewwwwww….
6:39 pm
I just don’t know how, logistically, that would work, you know? Certainly it wouldn’t be very enjoyable. Not to mention how smelly the bathrooms are.
6:59 pm
Do you think they were embarassed or proud of the attention and “known” fact when they came out? We live in a crazy, mixed up world!
Hugs,
Holly
10:23 pm
Eeeeeeewwwwwwwww!!!!
I have a tummy virus and we are flying TOMORROW and Eeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwww!
(and they better not be in MY way if I’ve gotta go!)
11:50 pm
Wow! There is no way I would have wanted to trade places with you. How awkward…for EVERYONE! I will never understand the lure of the “Mile High Club” either. Ick!
11:55 pm
Nope–not a member never will be. Ewwww! Thanks for the visual–now I have to finish my typing with that in my head, lol. xoxo
12:24 am
Ewww….I think that would be horrible! I would have died of embarrasment….sheesh a moley! lol!
12:35 am
And that’s what I liked about Snake on a Plane. Those are the people the snakes went after first. I can’t believe that still happens…
1:17 am
Oh, hilarious! You have such an interesting job!!! I think many people do that just to “be in the mile high club!”
I am NOT a member of that club, by the way…
: )
Steph
1:26 am
I had heard of that and figured it must happen…but UGH….I don’t understand how you could manage it without getting your naked body on all parts of that toilet and bathroom where people PEEEEDDD. UGH. I’m getting sick just thinking of it.
Sorry you had to deal with that. Not a lotta fun, for you anyway.
2:56 am
EWWWWWW!!! That is gross!!
I don’t even like using those lavatories.
How embarrassing! But you handled it very well!!
As for flying with football players, I would, just to meet Matt Leinhart! I’ve worked in Country Western bars and a Sports bar. I’m pretty sure I could handle football players. How fun! You should do it!!
2:58 am
since I’ve put on the extra pounds in the past few years… there is already two of me when I go in a jet potty.
I agree with Adventures. It’s probably the thrill of telling about it later.
3:18 am
LOL. That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. Okay, not the funniest, but maybe for today. I can’t imagine that happening to me, it would be quite weird. And I would probably blog about it as you did.
3:23 am
have you ever tried to change a diaper in there?
let alone have sex…
these people were either serious thrill seekers or not serious germaphobes.
3:36 am
I don’t know why that is even appealing to be honest with you…it’s too small, it’s gross and turbulance could happen at any second!
4:03 am
EWWWWWWWWW!!!
5:01 am
Ewww..first, I don’t want to do “it” if I am not comfortable i.e., lying in a clean bed. lol!
Next, how on Earth can they fit inside that small cabin? I changed diapers in the airplane bathroom and get cranky everytime my butt bumps on the door!!
By the way, was it a long haul flight? Too long that they can’t wait till the plane landed?
Joining the Mile High Club? I think we should ask Ralph Fiennes!
5:23 am
Just another reason to detest public restrooms. ick!!
5:53 am
Ooohhh I would’ve bitten my hands to keep from announcing something REALLY embarassing. Hehe. gross.
10:17 am
That is disgusting! Think about the possible germs and/or bodily fluids left behind! Totally a hazard and total lack of respect for the other people on the plane.
11:44 am
Its not just you. Your first comment about covers it entirely. yuck!
5:53 pm
Ummm yeah, so gross! There barely room enough for one person let alone 2. Blah.
8:00 pm
So not a member of that club… I am a total germophobe. I have no desire to join the club!!
Jane, Pinks & Blues
10:08 pm
The lavatory, yikes… But the club - how ’bout thinking of a private yet?
*not* a member
7:29 am
There’s an Australian stewardess who is the toast of the dodgiest men’s magazines who joined the mile high club with Ralph Fiennes (the actor) and is now selling her story to anyone who’ll listen. I’m not sure if she realises no one thinks she’s awesome, just skanky. Even if it was with Ralph Fiennes …
8:00 am
Did they know each other before the flight?
12:20 pm
OMG. I would be so embarrassed to knock on the door and to tell them to get out. How awkward. I can’t imagine enjoying myself in an airport bathroom
for anything.
Do you think they knew each other before the flight? And I can’t even imagine how scared/mortified they were when they heard you say the Sheriff might be waiting.
1:52 pm
Okie, you just made my day… ha ha ha! One man’s job hazard is another man’s pleasure… or woman, I guess…
7:18 pm
Ewww, that’s nasty! I try to avoid going in there at all, let alone get my groove on in the Mile High Club. I won’t be a member - ever!
10:30 pm
Ewwww….
That’s just sick!
Sick, sick, sick…
Ewwww…..
I’m flying cross-country on Monday and I avoid the lavatory at all costs!!!
Not just because of this although you can bet I’m going to be thinking about your post on Monday!
Did I mention ewwwww?!?!?
11:02 pm
Wow, there’s a lot of “ewwws” above!
So maybe the toilets aren’t the best place on a plane to join “the club” these days, but what about some of those nice fully reclining, business class seats that are available these days?
Then again, you might disturb other flyers… maybe the loo is the best place. At least you’d have a story to tell. Just don’t leave it until the plane is landing!
6:44 am
You were in my part of the country! Very cool. I recently found out a very conservative friend of mine was part of the club. I couldn’t believe it! She didn’t go into details but WHY WOULD YOU WANT SEX IN A BATHROOM PEOPLE?
4:00 pm
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4:01 pm
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4:15 am
Someone mentioned the dangers of bodily fluids they can be a literal lethal weapon. If my child were exposed or myself. I think they should of met the sheriffs just for the crime of risking the publics safety!
6:23 pm
Lavs where men should ALWAYS sit but never do and they ALWAYS miss! Eeeeew! How romantic can that be! It’s like going in there without shoes. Eeeeew! Good for you though…I like the part about security waiting!
4:57 am
Wow I know that I have heard about it but never knew anyone even close to do it. So you were here in my home town and what no Drop in Tis Tis.
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6:15 am
The only bad thing they did was delay landing. That’s selfish and uncool. If they’d timed it right it’s unlikely anyone would have even noticed.
I don’t know if we are more germ phobic or more prudish as a culture.
Only want sex in a clean bed?!?
The thought of doing it other places is at least a little titillating to most people even if you’d never actually do it. Admit it - you’re a little jealous.
6:29 am
YUCK! Some people are just nasty.
7:53 am
Interesting story. But I’d think you’ve seen other ways to achieve membership in “The Club” in your years of flying. I am a member, but my girlfriend and I chose the “in seat” method, under the covers, during a redeye, while spooning and it was fine. Of course, I was also 21 years old at the time!
(I'll take good care of it.)