My first airplane bathroom experience

Because I've never taken such a long flight before, I've never used an airplane bathroom, I've always just waited. That wasn't an option this time.

So when the lights were dimmed, I got up and walked toward the bathroom. Once there, I checked to make sure the sign said vacant, which it did, and so I pulled on the handle. Oddly, the door didn't open. I tugged the handle harder with no success. I checked again to make sure the sign said vacant, and then I gave the handle a sharp pull. Still nothing. Ready to put my foot against the wall and yank the dumb door open, a young girl began walking up the aisle toward me. As I looked up to greet her dumbfounded gaze, I saw a button with giant capital letters reading PUSH. I pushed the button and the bathroom door flew open.

Apparently, I had been wrestling an ashtray...but seriously, it's a non smoking flight, why was there an ashtray in the first place?

I ducked into the bathroom and laughed at my own stupidity. Oh, well. But the bathroom itself was quite clean. I would say it's ok to use an airplane bathroom.

Okay, no more staying inside. Must get to work on my itinerary. Apparently, I have a lot to get done!

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