They Have Access to Locked Bathrooms When Necessary

Flight attendants spend most of their working lives on board aircraft, allowing them to acquire some tricks that passengers may not be aware of. One such trick is that they can unlock airplane bathrooms from the outside in a matter of seconds.

Whether a passenger is in trouble due to an emergency or engaging in prohibited activities, flight attendants can unlock the bathroom using a latch found beneath the “occupied” sign. In urgent situations, this skill can be life-saving.