Flight attendant shares ‘grim’ part of plane to avoid

“If a passenger has a meal that doesn’t sit well and they have to go to the toilet, you don’t want to be there right after,” she advised.

Sanctuary Bathrooms Director James Roberts responded to the revealing comments: “Part of this shocking insight – both garish and stark in some ways – really illustrates how germs and grime can quickly accumulate in high traffic areas, and particularly in poorly ventilated areas.

“Combine this with the fast turnaround times and clean-up time that all aircraft have to deal with due to operational issues and aircraft slot times, and you have the perfect combination for germ build-up and spread.

“Nevertheless, the obvious fact – especially on long-haul flights – is that when you have to go, you have to go and so it is not always possible to avoid toilets on planes!