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Beginning this coming Monday, March 1st, All Nippon Airways Co, will begin introducing women-only lavatories on ANA Group international routes (all routes excluding A320/B737 aircraft).

Following numerous requests from passengers for this service, one women-only lavatory will be designated in the aft section of the passenger cabin (location may differ depending on aircraft and configuration) and will be available for use by women passengers in all classes of service. Women-only lavatories will be indicated using the signage seen here. Signage will be installed on the aircraft beginning March 1, scheduled to be completed by the end of April.

Women do not like using shared toilets because men sometimes leave the seat up. The demand for women-only toilets is especially high among passengers taking long flights, said an official.

Whether the designated women-only lavatory will be restricted for use by male passengers at all times, is not entirely so, depending on the situation where there may be very few female passengers on board or when a passenger is not feeling well and a personal emergency requires such use, the restriction will be lifted.

ANA Group will continue its efforts to improve service, providing our passengers with a highly comfortable flying experience and working to consistently exceed their expectations.