Miles & More (Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and other partners) - Cost-cutting or bad luck? [toilet paper]

Just got off a flight in C, and was surprised to see that the toilet paper, was, well, how to put it, a simple German paper, whose sand paper relation showed.

Now, I know there are other things you could easily complain about (salt and pepper in small paper bags, no greetings of Senators even though the cabin was quite empty, etc.), but it seems like the toilet paper is really... inappropriate.

So, does LH really saves money on C people by using such a low-grade toilet paper, or was I just unlucky? and if they do cut their costs so low, what do those who fly in F get?

The tp is the same across cabins, its thin and hopeless compared to its brethren on the ground because of the design of the aircraft toilet.

thin yes, but sand paper? Sure you didnt take the towels?

You wouldn't believe how much fuel is saved per annum by using thinner, more lightweight toilet paper.

You wouldn't believe how much fuel is saved per annum by using thinner, more lightweight toilet paper.
You are perfectly right, I would not.

Toilet paper can be dangerous on a plane (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/practical-travel-safety-issues/1208641-alaska-airlines-plane-evacuated-sna-after-toilet-paper-found-lavatory.html), LH should instead install washlets (http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/07/08/boeing-787-bidet-idUSN0824541220070708) like NH's 787 and 77W fleet.

I'm not sure how much extra water they have to carry but certainly not as much as what's needed for onboard showers. ;)

Toilet paper can be dangerous on a plane (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/practical-travel-safety-issues/1208641-alaska-airlines-plane-evacuated-sna-after-toilet-paper-found-lavatory.html)

And it can be great fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCQYHM1niMk

You wouldn't believe how much fuel is saved per annum by using thinner, more lightweight toilet paper.

Well, after I saw with what force they flush the lav pipes in an A-check (every 90h) and heard the reports of overflowing lavs in CO 777s the tp thickness does seem to play a significant role in the clogging that occurs towards the end of the 80-90h cycle. :p

Having been on a UA flight that attempted (and aborted) a TATL with toilet trouble I take thin toilet paper anytime. When the captain announced he would turn around because the functioning toilet count was down to two, I thought he was an idiot. After the 2 hours it took to get back to IAD and the near-end-of-civilization that began to develop my perspective had slightly shifted.

There may come a day when I feel different, but the quality of toilet paper on board an airplane that I spend a maximum of 10-11 hours in is something I'm willing to comprise with.
I spend as many hours every day in an office where we're all happy if there's any toilet paper at all...

..I spend as many hours every day in an office where we're all happy if there's any toilet paper at all...
What kind of industry do you work in? Water treatment :eek: ?

What kind of industry do you work in? Water treatment :eek: ?

LOL... No, just a regular media office with lazy cleaning staff that usually can't be bothered to refill the bathrooms with neither toilet paper, soap or paper towels. Kind of like a transatlantic on IB in Y...

LOL... No, just a regular media office with lazy cleaning staff that usually can't be bothered to refill the bathrooms with neither toilet paper, soap or paper towels. Kind of like a transatlantic on IB in Y...

Thanks for the clarification ... so it is the bathrooms which do not feature the paper, not the office per se :o .

Something like this?


http://f.cl.ly/items/2h0Z3l0d2N2s2B2j412d/Sandpaper%20LH%20101.jpg

Toilet paper can be dangerous on a plane (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/practical-travel-safety-issues/1208641-alaska-airlines-plane-evacuated-sna-after-toilet-paper-found-lavatory.html), LH should instead install washlets (http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/07/08/boeing-787-bidet-idUSN0824541220070708) like NH's 787 and 77W fleet.

I'm not sure how much extra water they have to carry but certainly not as much as what's needed for onboard showers. ;)

Not sure many Europeans/NAmericans would be familiar with the operation of these toilets.

The inconsistencies I've noticed is in F where it varies from paper handtowels and cloth ones in the washrooms.

Well, after I saw with what force they flush the lav pipes in an A-check (every 90h) and heard the reports of overflowing lavs in CO 777s the tp thickness does seem to play a significant role in the clogging that occurs towards the end of the 80-90h cycle. :p

AC had huge problems with its new 777s and clogged toilets. This was caused by paper flushed down them and for a while the paper towels were replaced with regular facial tissue/Kleenex until the matter was resolved.

LOL......

Just got off a flight in C, and was surprised to see that the toilet paper, was, well, how to put it, a simple German paper, whose sand paper relation showed.

Now, I know there are other things you could easily complain about (salt and pepper in small paper bags, no greetings of Senators even though the cabin was quite empty, etc.), but it seems like the toilet paper is really... inappropriate.

So, does LH really saves money on C people by using such a low-grade toilet paper, or was I just unlucky? and if they do cut their costs so low, what do those who fly in F get?

I'm sorry you had such a sh*t experience. :p