Japanese airline All Nippon Airways is asking its passengers to use the bathroom before they board the plane in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions.
The new policy was implemented by the airline from October 1. Signs are being put up at airport gates asking passengers to visit the lavatory before boarding. The new
policy started a one-month trial but the airline plans to expand it indefinitely if it's effective.
According to ANA, empty bladders will cut down passengers' overall weight which will result in lighter aircrafts and lower fuel use, thus resulting in a reduction in carbon emissions. The airline hopes that the saving in fuel will lead to a five-tonne reduction in carbon emissions in a one-month period.
As part of its new policy, Nippon Airways plans to position "loo attendants" near the boarding gates in terminals to ask passengers if they need to use the bathroom before boarding the plane. In case of emergency, restrooms will still be available on the plane.
Recently, Ryanair had implemented a new policy of charging passenger for bathroom use in the air.
