Originally Posted by
morrisunc
Because what's the point of a linen tablecloth if you are just going to put a tray on top......
Because the table tops aren't quite sanitary, as they maybe get wiped down after several flights. The trays, on the other hand are washed at the catering station when they are returned with the used service carts. I'd much rather have the table cloth linen for the tray table and the paper covering for the tray, if they're not going to provide both linen items.