Delta Airlines team member shorted for Crystal Cabin Awards
Delta Airlines has announced that another of its team’s designs has been shortlisted for the 2025 Crystal Cabin Awards.
It has developed an Inclusive Lavatory with Accessibility Features designed for single-aisle aircraft which supports a wide array of functions for disabled passengers.
A thoughtful layout, based on input from the Delta Advisory Board on Disability, allows passengers from 5th percentile females to 95th percentile males to utilize a fully touchless suite of features as well as the sink from a seated position.
A patent-pending overhead grab handle allows passengers with the physical ability to self-transfer from an onboard wheelchair to the toilet independently if preferred, although the lavatory layout accommodates up to two assistants as an option.
The unique door system acts as a typical bi-fold door for passengers with a flight crew-operated accessibility panel to allow ample access. Modifiable brightness and contrast lighting has been designed to accommodate those with vision impairment or light sensitivity, as well as voice prompts to assist those with hearing impairments to identify the location of the touchless functions.
All sensor functions are additionally identifiable with tactile touch symbols when voice prompts are not preferred. An above-sink Smart Mirror translates crew PA announcements to closed captioning in accordance with ADA guidelines. A full-width changing table is housed behind the toilet supporting infants, as well as diaper bags, for children up to 55 pounds that require changing facilities.
Source: Delta
