Why Lufthansa’s A340-600 Has Toilets In The Cargo Hold

[@MotoRiderTube]

I flew a lot on Lufthansa's A340-600. Always enjoyed that toilet solution, they were more spacious than normal and the stairs could be used for some exercise on long haul flights. I never once saw a flight attendant downstairs "assisting" passengers, they would only tell you not to stand on the stairs. It was also nicer for passengers above because there were less people waiting in the aisle and no flushing noises. All in all, it was a pretty nice idea.

[@perp1exed]

I've had the pleasure twice and was instantly fascinated by the elegance of this solution. I did see a flight attendant maning the downstairs galley, though not for the entire flight (FRA-BOG). Airlines should copy this idea, it makes for a much more comfortable flight experience.

[@Youpeoplesuck]

The flight attendant in the lower deck area used to work in the galley (that galley was converted into a new crew rest area couple of years ago, therefore creating more cargo capacity). She or he was not on ‘lavatory duty’. Regular checks of the lavatory systems used to be performed throughout the flight. Also if a passenger needed (e.g. medical) assistance. In the video that was a little misleading. I will miss my 346... Thx a lot, Corona!!!

[@Sedna063]

My best flight experiences where on board an A340-600 HGW. Such a great machine, shame that airlines preferred the 777 (it is too loud)

[@MrRossi1805]

I used it regularly in between Munich and Riyadh. This plane was my favorite. Especially on private flights. At eco class, sometimes whole benches was empty. So I put the armrests up and could sleep perfect during this ~6hours flight. And as someone mentioned before,the restrooms was spacious. And many restrooms! No hustle to shave prior one hour prior landing.

[@kleeblattchen38]

yeah a pitty that the economics just aren't good enough... Who would also support Airbus if they were to build a "twin enginge 340-600"? Btw what the hell, excercising on a long haul flight? what about the sweating and stuff?... Isn't that really uncomfortable afterwards?

[@adamiotime]

I was 11 years old when I flew Lufthansa from Vancouver to Frankfurt. It was one of my earliest memories of international travel, and it really set the standard in my mind for how planes were laid out. All my life, I continued to travel internationally expecting to see another plane with downstairs lavatories. I'm so surprised to learn today that it was only really Lufthansa that used this layout! Very grateful that I got to experience it :)

[@akana_]

Whoa! When I was younger i did the exact same route! First plane I ever flew on! Beautiful aircraft, makes me cry (metaphorically) when I see photos of these beauties in scrapyards. Love them though! Downstairs lavatories were definitely unique and something I remember. Cheers from Vancouver!

[@orionwesley]

Thanks Simple Flying for not having a billion ads, Patreon begging or sponsorship interruptions. You've fast become my only aviation channel.

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Thanks for the feedback! - TB

[@runarandersen878]

So true.

[@jyang4287]

However, creator makes less money this way though. Should at least set up Patreon account.

[@Heterandria4mosa]

yes creators shouldn’t use any means to get money from the work they produce. we as viewers deserve this.

[@pmaiden5]

@@SimpleFlyingNews thanks for this explanation, do you know if the other Lufthansa A340 series also have wcs in lower deck???

[@df3555]

The A340 is simply one of the most majestic aircraft ever built.

[@itstomatogear6806]

Congratulations 🎉👏 of being the top comment 👍😁 (as of now 😈)

[@MSRTA_Productions]

@@itstomatogear6806 YO CAN YOU STOP. Its getting really annoying

[@tigersharkzh]

Ever seen an A340-200/300 take off? Nothing majestic about that lol.

[@scottishtransportvideos264]

Andrew Baumgartner ok and who asked

[@torresinfesta643]

Concorde *shows up*

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

The boarding lounge sounds like a nice addition, as well as Japanese style sleeping pods (lax to lhr 👍 )

[@gerryward9627]

Flew it from Frankfurt to Toronto. At 6'3" I was delighted with the downstairs washrooms. I could stand up in them!!!!! Unlike the 737 washrooms where a person of my height has to back in and sit to pee this was a refreshing difference. Also, they were kept very clean and fresh throughout the flight and one didn't get that "Bathroom Smell" close to the galleys on other aircraft. Super idea!

[@pooky3672]

Same for me! Although I always sit down for peeing on planes in order to avoid making a mess in case of sudden turbulence and I think every man should :)

[@liefbrunhilda926]

Try being 6’6”.

[@johniii8147]

Comparing a widebody long-haul aircraft to a short hall narrow body Isn’t a good comparison

[@user-jg6xu1kk1i]

So you are the douchebag that pees on the toilet seat in each flight

[@eemelisjoblom5798]

Have you ever been on Embraer😳😳😂

[@akawale]

Thomas Cook had them in their A330 when I flew from SFO to MAN in June 2019.

[@jameshartley95]

can confirm this i pooped in them toilets!

[@joesos]

Yes, I flew it August 2018, can confirm

[@vincentohlander]

I flew a Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia from ARN to TFS i January and I can confirm they had downstairs bathrooms :)

[@maxart3392]

They also had 3-3-3 configuration just to squeeze more people, pardon more self loading cargo, in it.

[@quillmaurer6563]

I flew aboard one in 2012, on a high school trip. Me and my friend were quite fascinated by these downstairs toilets, the first time either of us had ever seen stairs aboard a plane (I've never been on a 747 or A380, at this point it looks like most likely I never will). Overall very impressive aircraft, great service, food, and so on, Lufthansa puts to shame any US carrier. Only complaint was that the tray table latches didn't work, I ended up duct taping them closed. Very memorable flight, not only for the aircraft but because I fell madly in love with the aforementioned friend during the flight, despite knowing she was major trouble. Call that one a "learning experience." Not about the aircraft itself, but I'll always associate the A340-600 with that.

[@ScaryAppul-114]

Bro you flew on a plane for a school trip?

[@quillmaurer6563]

@@ScaryAppul-114 Yeah, I went to a somewhat weird school, they did one international trip per year - that one was to Eastern Europe, meaning Germany (Dresden), Hungary, Czech Republic, and Poland.

[@ScaryAppul-114]

@@quillmaurer6563 damn

[@ryanclark692]

Mile high club? Lol

[@LiamRobinson]

@@ScaryAppul-114 It's a fairly common thing in Europe at the high school level. And it's not even a rich kids thing. I went to secondary school in Ireland for two years and they went to Paris one year and then Madrid (or Barcelona?) the next.

[@toom2141]

Yes I did fly the A340 600 of Lufthansa. And the downstairs toilets are pretty funny. Going down the stairs is avery different feeling compared to other aircrafts. Anyways I love the A340 600. A beautiful quad engine jet.

[@m00dy7]

Its the same jet as the A320 no?

[@nick.w140]

@@m00dy7 No? A340 is WAY bigger than the a320, I'd say 3 or 4 times bigger

[@rasul407]

Does it have large leg rooms in the economy class seating?

[@Greddward]

@@rasul407 not at all. Legroom is terrible in economy.

[@rasul407]

@@Greddward imagine that... flying 10 hrs straight

[@paistinlasta1805]

A340 among a few other planes are really hidden gems that too often are left in the shadow of the 747 and the A380

[@paistinlasta1805]

@@77l96 I get your point. What I forgot to say is that I meant it as in when talking about huge planes, it's always as if the 747 and A380 are the only huge planes, when for example the A340 colossal too.

[@huwillysh]

@@paistinlasta1805 That's because 747 and A380 are the only double-deckers.

[@regist.9407]

A340 is also 4 engines.

[@huwillysh]

@@regist.9407 So is BAe-146....

[@alexmo7098]

@@77l96 It is longer than both the 744 and A380. It has a similar 3-class capacity to the 747. What are you on about.

[@wizardmix]

I've pooped upstairs on a 747 and A380, I've even pooped in the center LAV in the very back of an L1011 where engine #2 is essentially behind you while you're doing a #2 -- but never in the basement of an A340 ** LIFE GOALS **

[@afcgeo882]

Lufthansa and Iberia have retired their A340-600s.

[@wizardmix]

@@snackler6102 The L1011 was what really cemented my love for commercial jets. They felt so big inside. I've only been on one 3 times but very memorable. The L10 makes a very unique noise when the engines spool up, no other aircraft sounded like that. The last time I flew on an L1011 was 1994.

[@tlldrkhndy]

Yes, I flew on that particular Lufthansa model several times. Interestingly, the doorway from the passenger deck to the lavatory stair pivots into a closed position when landing. Once airborne, it rotates and opens up. I like this configuration very much. It gets a significant number of passengers out of the aisles while they wait for the lavatory. Also, the smells are mostly confined to that area.

[@stejer211]

Why not using the cargo hold for passengers? You could stack them like sardines!

[@extrude22]

No exits so therefore illegal.

[@stejer211]

@@extrude22 How about the cargo bay doors? Just push them out with a snow shovel.

[@donjones4719]

Shhh. Ryan Air will hear you.

[@ant2312]

don't give Ryan Air more ideas

[@blameyourself4489]

Ooooh please not. Ryanair will just remove the toilets. They'll pretend they are at the cargo haul.

[@tobiasnergarden6403]

I joined the mile high club with my then girlfriend back in 2005 in one of these downstairs toilets. Fantastic design.

[@Robert.K]

Pic or it didn't happen.

[@drockjr]

No you didnt

[@Tmccreight25Gaming]

*nani?*

[@Legend-rq6wv]

Savage

[@DrewpieDrew]

... and if you've just tuned in, we're talking about things that definitely NEVER happened.... Next up, he was the nation's favourite in '97 before things took a downward turn in 1998 - President Clinton talks about his period of abstinence around that time.

[@kaikassmann5401]

Wonderful flight from Munich to San Francisco. These toilets are a major contribution for the comfort on board. The area is spacious with this fruit and drink bar. You never wait and avoid the “normal “ chaos and odors and noise around the toilets in other planes. A great idea, making this LH flight one of my favorites ever. Beautiful plane too.

[@bertg.6056]

Like many others, I was amazed at the downstairs toilets. Thanks for offering a very lucid explanation for their existence!

[@bagchibhai1985]

I flew both Lufthansa and Jet Airways’ -600s. It was quite a treat to be able to up and down the stairs like when I used to fly on the 747 as a UNM when I was a kid going to boarding school unaccompanied. Aaaah memories.

[@thecookie2674]

I flew with an A340 since I was 7 months old From Guarulhos to Munich every 6 months . Up until I got 6 Years old , and because my Father traveled for work and I saw my Austrian Family , I always flew business , but I remember always wanting to skip the Bn bathroom just to go down , A340 was Iconic for me , one of the most comfortable planes ever ...

[@sound4life805]

Man i love your videos, 4 mins to explain, no 10 minute boring info. Keep it up🔥

[@SimpleFlyingNews]

Thanks for the feedback! - TB

[@waynearrington6727]

Loved the downstairs bathrooms, spacious, no hanging around in the aisle blocking attendants etc. A340 is my favorite if I fly economy. Sad to see it go. Great airplane.

[@omarelgamal7254]

4 years ago I had flown on Lufthansa a340-600 from Newark to Munich and I visited the cargo lavatory and it is huge and awesome!

[@porterijsseldijk3953]

Omg. I thought I was dreaming. I totally remember flying on this when I was much younger.

[@AllyMcLesbian]

I flew the Lufthansa A340-600 between Los Angeles and Munich several years ago, with my mother. She fell asleep during the safety demonstration, so I had to brief her on how to use the lavatory; the safety rules include NOT waiting on the stairs, using the grab handles next to lavatory doors after putting on the oxygen mask (for the emergency descent), and in general not being downstairs any longer than necessary. The other thing I remember is the super-long takeoff run. Nice ride in any case, even though I prefer the Boeing 777.

[@vincevanderstroom2354]

Loved the placement of the toilets downstairs.

[@Concernedviewer01]

I’ve been on this variant a few times (YVR - FRA) before they went to the 747-4 (with reduced COVID travel are now using 330). It’s a loooong plane. I thought the washrooms in the hold was a great idea. They even had a small self serve area for beverages & cookies. Very seldom had a line up with the amount of washrooms down there. Great idea.

[@bruin1989]

My wife and I flew on a LH A340-600 from MUC to LAX back in 2013. Downstairs lavatories were weird at first but practical. Great opportunity to stretch our legs during the long flight.

[@anscad]

I flew Lufthansa's A340 600 from Munich to JFK a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the downstairs toilets. They allow for more space in that area and offered a further sense of privacy. Loved it!

[@Walterwaltraud]

Die Kabinenbesatzung in bezeichneten das Flugzeug intern als die Galeere. Als ein geheiratete kann ich das natürlich nicht bestätigen, ich fande das Flugzeug einfach immer nur geil. Ist auch im Cockpit sehr schön, es rumpelt ganz ordentlich, wenn die Maschine mit der Beladung auf eine ultralangen Strecke geht. Und wie sagen die Fluglotsen in Frankfurt immer so schön? Die Maschine hat nur wegen der Erdkrümmung ab. Die Steigrateist wirklich etwas Blut arm, am Anfang…

[@paulwigfield2011]

Many years ago I flew with my family to Canada from the UK with Air Transat on an A34. It had the toilets in the hold just like the configuration in the video. It seemed like a good idea to open up space in the cabin. I could see it as a challenge for elderly passengers and parents with young children or babies.

[@roachtoasties]

Yep. I flown on that plane a couple times. I've used the downstairs restrooms, because that's the only restrooms I was aware of from my seat. Good idea. There are plenty of restrooms down there, so no line. Other airlines should do the same.

[@worldtraveller1900]

Flew the LH A340-600 on the SFO-MUC-SFO route a few years ago. I am not a big fan of visiting the WC while onboard an aircraft but on such a long flight there is little choice. I will always remember that the downstairs toilets were big and spacious for airline WCs.

[@Darude453]

In September 2018 i flew from San Francisco to Munich with a Lufthansa A340. I wasn’t aware if these downstairs lavatories before the flight but was absolutely delighted as I saw them. Their space is a bit larger than on the same-level-lavatories meaning you don’t have to feel like in a pigsty.

[@TrainerCTZ]

I had a no-wipe bowel movement downstairs on my flight from JFK to Frankfurt. It was fabulous.

[@kelvin2281]

The downstairs toilet shocked me when I flew from FRA to MEX. Good and eye opening experience ❤️

[@dtraindiman]

Flew from Hong Kong to Munich in the A340 and used the toilets down stairs, thought it was a great! They also had crew rest down there.

[@SuperTraget]

I have flown on this aircraft many of times on route from Munich to LAX. The steps are steep,but its is- Lufthansa and cabin crew are at hand. The width of the steps allows a flow of passengers to an almost passing. The space is aka meeting point for most of the economy class passengers and staircase provides an exercise platform during the long flight. Loved the concept and far more an integral part of flying. Happy to have been a part of this iconic aircaft history .

[@weldion]

Yes. I have flown with the A340-600 with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Chicago in 2007. And yes, I had to use the lavatory located downstairs. I think it’s nice with the lavatory downstairs.

[@diegocejudo9704]

Yup. I once flew it from Mexico City to Munich and it was my first long haul flight. Those spacious bathrooms downstairs really impressed me :)

[@paulshi5974]

I have flown only once with Lufthansa, and it was on an A340-600 last year from BOS to MUC. My seat was next to the cargo hold lavatories as well! Those stairs had a huge presence in the cabin, and the lavatories area was pretty spacious!

[@theoburgess310]

Thomas Cook A330-200 used to have these also

[@ChestertonB]

I flew from Manchester to Las Vegas with Airtours and used the downstairs toilets. There was even a space for a couch / padded bench and it was nice to just to hang out. Well as nice as possible hanging outside toilets can be I guess.

[@sb6162]

I'd hang out down there for half of the flight from Munich to Chicago. I'd have drinks and my headphones and just chill down there. Loved it.

[@aviationchannel6204]

In 2015, I also flew on the Lufthansa A340-600. I was so surprised that the toilets were downstairs, it felt so weird. It was almost like flying on an A380.

[@henriklmao]

Finally the video about the most important topic in hole aviation. The a340s toilet...

[@astro-a8039]

I flew in the a340 from Frankfurt to Boston in 2015 and man that was a great experience. It's the biggest plane I've been on to this day. The lavatories where spacious and you have more room to move in the hallway between the lavatories. It was the best lufthansa flight I've ever been on.

[@Fulano-bo8vc]

My first international flight was on a Lufthansa A340-600, from São Paulo to Munich. I found it really interesting that the toilets were located downstairs. It was a very comfortable plane, best economy seats I've flown to this day.

[@waterwoman901]

This is the best plane I've ever flown on! So quiet and peaceful when everyone goes down to use the toilet and doesn't stand around in the isles. Also, such a great feeling to walk down there and stretch your legs by going up and down stairs. EVERY PLANE SHOULD BE LIKE THIS

[@oseo943]

i have flown it from Frankfurt to Tokyo and from Osaka to Munich and used the downstairs bathrooms! very good flight

[@Zomdarati]

I flew on one of these a while back, it was so weird, honestly for a while I thought it was just some weird dream I had. Guess this video confirms it was real 😂😂

[@derekbaranski9595]

I have recently flown from Munich to Chicago on-board A330-600. I like the idea of toilets located below the deck,however, it creates more traffic on walking isles as all passengers needing to use the lavatory are coming and leaving from single location

[@roycampbell3433]

I took a flight back in 2002 with my family from London UK to Jamaica and the plane had about six down stairs toilets, it was cool they did have two or three up stairs for older or disabled people to use.

[@aplanespain9075]

This was such a interesting and entertaining video!

[@curtharris1656]

I love eight 340 Dash 600. It was a complete surprise to find the downstairs bathroom. When I would travel I would be traveling with a group in many times on the flight out of Washington Dulles into Frankfurt several of us will go downstairs and just take a break also there was a counter that had drinks and refreshments for us so it was really cool.

[@SKYSTAR767]

Yes I have flown on the LH340-600 with the lavs Down stairs. Loved it. Beautiful aircraft to fly on. Will miss them

[@chrxsbuilds6970]

I flew the Lufthansa A340-600 mostly between Frankfurt and Tehran. It was always a very nice flight. Love this plane

[@tristanleon305]

I flew on the -300 variant from SAN to FRA on the inaugural flight and the -300 also had the bathrooms downstairs. It's a really cool and unique feature.

[@nenblom]

Me and my father flew on a Lufthansa A340 from Munich to Boston some years ago. Unfortunately, I cannot remember if it was the 600 variant or not. However, it was a great airplane and me and my father flew business class which was awesome. Great service and great food! Thank you!!

[@m-a-l-3000]

Yes, the first time I flew with LH A340-600 was from FRA to DTW in summer 2014 and I remember that I was pretty surprised when I had to go downstairs for the toilet.

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

That's such a great idea, as I'm sure another row or two of seats would make more revenue than an extra pallet or two of cargo. Mainly though its so much nicer for people flying long haul, don't have the smells, people waiting in the aisles, the bathroom can be a bit bigger/nicer.

[@jfmezei]

The Singapore A340-500 that did SIN-EWR also had downstairs bathrooms. because of weight limitations, they couldn't use space for cargo, so they put bathtrooms downstairsto make more space for business class seats upstairs. It also provided some exercise to passengers during the 18 hour flight. It also had a cooled morgue to store a dead passenger in case.

[@Z06ified]

I didn’t fly on one, but my wife did. She told me the lavatories were downstairs, and I said no way, that’s not possible - the last aircraft I remember with lavatories down below was the L-1011, and actually I wasn’t even sure if it had lavatories or just a galley. I’m the aircraft geek in the family, and here she was telling me something I didn’t know. I had to look it up online, and I’ll be damned she was right! Love the TWA L-1011 footage you included - got to fly on that plane quite a lot. Miss it.

[@GarryWan666]

I was on a flight from Munich to Hong Kong a few years back. It was a lot of passengers onboard, and the air was terrible, however, the air was a lot better at the toilet floor than the cabin. From that they on, my favorite seat on the a340 is the toilet.

[@inalcangulec1018]

Lufthansa's A340-600 was the plane I boarded on the way back from the United States (my first-ever trip abroad). I was really surprised to see the toilet downstairs but they were better than the ones found on many other aircraft--more spacious...

[@geneschreiner3579]

I rode one of these A340-600 and did not know about a below-deck area. I was also sitting near the stairs and once I asked the Flight Attendant what is was, I went down and explored. Wow! I had never seen anything like that, and I fly a lot for work. Not only did this allow for aisles to be less crowded, but I could stand down there on the long flight and stretch my legs. As for a Flight Attendant down there? Not once did I see that, but they had cups and cold water and, best of all, some SPACE! Overall, a great concept and experience.

[@wmwnwmn]

I flew on a A340 with downstairs toilets and I was also seated in the lone chair next to the stairs, it was a great flight!

[@axel1lover]

I actually used the downstairs bathroom back then as I flew from Munich to Chicago with LH A340-600. There were more than 2 bathrooms down there I guess and people went there to do some exercises to stay fit during the flight

[@andershedberg8867]

I miss the A340. I flew LH Frankfurt-Bogota-Frankfurt in 2011 with the toilets downstairs. Great plane, great airline. 😊

[@julosx]

All Lufthansa's A340-600s are grounded since March😒… Only the 313s fly.

[@d006k]

Yes and yes!! It’s so cool! It was this year only.. when I asked the flight attendant for toilets and he pointed me to go downstairs I was like whoa!! 😀

[@zokonjazokonja]

Flew once with it, and this big toilet space impressed me, at that moment I didn't remember exact aircraft type, I new only that it was some wide body Airbus. Many years later (now) I remembered that moment because all other aircraft's that I flew didn't had that configuration, so I ended on search "Airbus with downstairs lavatory" and I ended here.

[@Carlitos-us8ps]

Yes! took LH 340 600's from MUC to HKG, drinks and WC downstairs, pretty convenient

[@ajherbert2509]

I flew in one of those, on the Caracas- Frankfurt rute back in 2009. The plane was amazing! one of my favorites

[@juanpinzon3323]

I flew from Bogota to Frankfurt and back in 2015. Amazing experience

[@tay802hall]

Great video and makes a lot of sense for restrooms to be put there

[@Ananth8193]

Actually in another youtube I saw a flight trip report with this Lufthansa A340 from Los Angeles to Frankfurt...Nice video I loved it much

[@AGMTB.]

I was literally wondering about this the other day! I loved that they were out of the way

[@spotifyde5979]

@1:35 love the T.P. strip on the floor outside the WC 😃😅

[@jdnelms62]

I flew on one from London Heathrow to LAX back in 2002, returning home from a French business trip. We were in 1st class however and did not know about the downstairs restrooms in coach. It was a wonderful plane however, although at the time I was disappointed that we weren't in a 747.

[@miem19]

flew twice on this aircraft. fantastic idea, loved it!

[@obarnabas]

I flew Lufthansa A340-600 and used the toilets downstairs. It was back in 2008. München-Chicago. At a point they piled a lot of Toblerone chocolates on a table downstairs and announced to feel free to take from it. We did. :)

[@giuseppersa2391]

Occasionally an A340 from South African Airways flies over me..an absolute beauty! From Giuseppe in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Retired88M]

Yes in a flight back to the states from Munich: super economy right next to the stairs. Nice setup. No passengers standing next to you waiting to use it like all other airlines. Great idea

[@JimHendrickson]

I never knew about this. I'm sure I'm not the only one here that would love to fly on an A340-600 just for this. There's just something about double-decker aircraft cabins that I find appealing, even if it's just to use the toilet.

[@tjsynkral]

The airlines in Europe are pretty cavalier about putting passengers on stairs, whether it's boarding stairs or stairs to the toilet. It's pretty rare for any accommodation to require stairs in the US.

[@zurug1984]

Might be related to differences in body weight

[@BeyondTheBoardroom]

I had been on a Lufthansa A340-600 flight from Fraport to Ohare Intl and I did use the downstairs bathrooms

[@angeldiazdelacebosa5674]

Yes I used and I liked because you have all the bathrooms in one place and doesn’t disturb other passengera

[@madhusudanjeurkar3178]

I have flown Frankfurt - Los Angeles in this aircraft. I appreciated the perticuler arrangement very much, as it has lot of waiting space

[@luisandrade5126]

I flew on LH's D-AIHE back in 2013. It was a nice surprise for me to have those downstair toilets for several reasons: We didn't block the aisle nor bother seated passengers with noises, shiny lights and/or ordors. Also, we could use the next available toilet that in other circumstances could have been located in the opposite side of the aircraft, thereby the waiting time was lower. From the passenger perspective, it was a very atractive plus. Perhaps from the accounting perspective that less cargo space wasn't very attractive.

[@admsoccer]

Flew on it numerous times from Chicago to Munich or Frankfurt. One of my favorite features

[@a3matrix]

I flew from Dubai to Frankfurt on an A340-600. Even used the bathroom downstairs. That was a first for me. And I haven't seen it since then.

[@steffenbuettner4294]

Yes, I have been on Lufthansa’s 340-600 on a flight from MUC to PVG. It’s a nice plane!

[@janiksch5733]

I flew in the Lufthansa A340-600. The downstairs toilets are a really useful and make the journey alot quieter for the persons sitting around the toilet area. When I flew the Lufthansa A380 I sat near the Lavatories and it was very annoying with people stepping on my foot, and loud talking. I think more airplanes should come in this configuration...

[@zoomerzoomer-jn7rf]

the most bizarre click bait ive ever watched! great video

[@raulianes7272]

Great idea. I flew once and loved it.

[@jonnyburnard1999]

I remember going in a downstairs bathroom on a Thomas Cook a330 very interesting experience.

[@fresno0318]

I flew on a Lufthansa A330 (?) back in 2004, from SFO to Paris, and this aircraft had downstairs toilets. It was wonderful having the toilets downstairs, specifically because there was no line that formed up in the cabin, where idiots would talk and make noise while others tried to sleep...! Anyone who has flown a redeye from the US to Europe knows what I am talking about; passengers lose time going from west-to-east, so it is important to get to sleep as soon as possible, Idiots who lined-up for the toilet in aircraft that had the lavs in the cabin have little regard for their fellow passengers, who are trying to sleep...that's why downstairs lavs are so excellent.

[@Starship737]

A340 is the King

[@danielqueiroz452]

I flew from Brazil to Germany twice on it. I think the toilets downstairs a great idea, not only it took the akward line for the toilet out of sight, it took also natural (and unnatural) smells out of the main deck. The stairs can be tricky, though, even more during the common turbulences of the intertropical convergence zone (one necessarily will fly through it between Brazil and Europe).

[@mannsuchto]

Well - Balair, the Subsidiary Charter Airlines of Swissair hada a simular arrangement. It was a DC10 from McDonnell Douglas - placing in service back in 1979 (+- 1 year). The galley for the Y-Clas was downstairs. The access was ensured with 2 elevators - one of them for trollies only, one of them was big enough to take a person. As it was a charter flight, thes hade very few cargo shipment. With ths arrangement, they could add additional seats on the main deck for the Y-Class.

[@cumalihat-lihat7229]

hi simple flying, please turn the volume of the video up a bit for your future videos. thank you.

[@anair70]

I've done the loadaheet for these aircraft. Problem was the forward hold was so big (8 big pallets) and the rear hold so small (1 big pallet and 2 small containers) it was diffcult to get a good trim and the airplane usually flew nose heavy unless cargo dept had some really low density cargo. The rear hold space was used for the toilets, a galley and the crew rest.. which took up space but didn't weigh much.