New Samsonite amenity kits in F?
Nov 28, 2012, 7:02 pm
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New Samsonite amenity kits in F?
I'm sitting in F on NH2 right now, and was just presented with a Samsonite-branded amenity kit. It's a bit on the bulky side and has only ANA and Thann branded items. The CA said they were new; has anyone else seen these lately?
Nov 29, 2012, 12:19 am
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Yes, started receiving these as the new amenity kit in lieu of the Thanh branded suede ones several months back. I've accumulated quite a few on NH 7 and 8 so it was probably around spring they made the swap?
All in all I am not terribly impressed with the NH F kits. The TG Tumi kits and even the new UA GF kit are of better quality IMHO.
All in all I am not terribly impressed with the NH F kits. The TG Tumi kits and even the new UA GF kit are of better quality IMHO.
Nov 29, 2012, 3:16 am
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Things like amenity kit and pyjamas are usually the last thing on my mind on NH F as I sit there enjoying the fantastic food, drink and service...
Whereas on airlines like TG, I think you need the fancy amenity kit to distract you from the variable food and service
Whereas on airlines like TG, I think you need the fancy amenity kit to distract you from the variable food and service
Nov 30, 2012, 2:04 pm
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Anyone have any pics please ?
That's funny, and yes, I did stare at the Rimowa case the entire time when I was flying TG and forgot the lousy beef and tin foil wrapped cheese ! 
Nov 30, 2012, 2:25 pm
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New Samsonite amenity kits in F?
I took one but won't be able to upload it for a few days. It's about 15cm square, black nylon, and has a zipper running round the outside. It has a hook inside to hang it when opened.
Dec 10, 2012, 10:00 pm
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Dec 11, 2012, 5:04 pm
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Sorry, ORDnHKG -- I haven't had time to upload them. I'll make a note and take care of it tonight!
I actually got a Thann kit on my return from ORD, so perhaps they're still getting rid of old stock.
I actually got a Thann kit on my return from ORD, so perhaps they're still getting rid of old stock.
Dec 18, 2012, 2:22 pm
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Was on NH8 today and received the Samsonite kit this time around.
Used it, but left it on board. I think I have a dozen of them sitting around here..
Used it, but left it on board. I think I have a dozen of them sitting around here..
Dec 25, 2012, 6:23 am
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Back to Thanh bags on NH7 this week. So I decided I'd ask the purser. I think the answer confused me more than not asking. She implied they like to offer variety and the contents of the bag were different. Unmmmmmm, I think they are the same inside, no? Then she asked me why I asked, which I also found a bit strange. I told her I was just curious since NH 7 and 8 seemed to consistently offer different amenity bags.
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
Bizarre!
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
Bizarre!
Dec 25, 2012, 6:54 pm
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Back to Thanh bags on NH7 this week. So I decided I'd ask the purser. I think the answer confused me more than not asking. She implied they like to offer variety and the contents of the bag were different. Unmmmmmm, I think they are the same inside, no? Then she asked me why I asked, which I also found a bit strange. I told her I was just curious since NH 7 and 8 seemed to consistently offer different amenity bags.
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
Bizarre!
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
Bizarre!
Dec 28, 2012, 1:39 pm
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Thanks, appreciate for your effort. It looks quite bland to me.
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
Wow, was your kit opened and used already ? Is she planning to keep it for herself ?
She proceeded to ask me which I prefer and was noticeably shocked when I told her the Samsonsite one. Why, she questioned? I said it looks nicer. She then asked if I wanted to take my Thanh bag with me, to which I said I'd probably leave it on board. She promptly grabbed it and walked away, this was about 80% of the way through the flight.
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Dec 29, 2012, 12:31 am
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I can't see any NH FA taking an amenity kit home. Against the rules. And we all know about Japanese and their rules!