Virgin Australia to Reconfigure 737 Fleet - Spend $110M

[simmomelb]

I think people will still come through the curtain whatever form it takes. On other airlines that have curtain solutions I’ve seen this too.

People will be people, but it naturally encourages the majority of people use the rear toilets, without having to say a word to them.
Most people don't listen to the pre departure annoucement so a visual reminder is important.
Not having any sort of visual reminder, barrier if you will, does the opposite and encourages many people to use the front lav.

 

[HS-TQE]

Even people will jump the rope (not limited to Virgin) on occasions, thus any 'obstructions' aren't a 100% guarantee to stop people using the forward lav.