A traveler noticed a recurring pattern on multiple IndiGo flights where, shortly after reaching cruising altitude (around 10,000 feet), a crew member blocks the lavatory, seemingly reserving it for cockpit use.
They’ve observed this happening consistently across several flights and are wondering whether this is part of standard operating procedures, a crew practice, or simply coincidental timing. They compare it with experiences on other airlines, where they have not noticed the lavatory being restricted so early or as frequently.
The user is asking whether others have experienced similar behavior or if this is unique to IndiGo operations.