New F amenity kits
Oct 22, 2016, 4:04 pm
#16
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New Amenity Kit AUH-BOM
I flew NRT-AUH-BOM on Oct 12. Had the old amenity kit on NRT-AUH and then the new male kit waiting in the vanity AUH-BOM. Both flights had the new soaps/sprays in the bathrooms. The products are nice the bottles look very cheap though. The gold lettering was rubbed all off. I really liked the look of the old soaps/sprays. When I told the butler that I was excited about the new amenity kit she asked if I wanted a female version as well which I said, "yes please"! They are actually very nice bags. I like them much more than the last ones. I can take pics of them if anyone is interested.
Oct 22, 2016, 9:50 pm
#17
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Location: Phuket
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I flew NRT-AUH-BOM on Oct 12. Had the old amenity kit on NRT-AUH and then the new male kit waiting in the vanity AUH-BOM. Both flights had the new soaps/sprays in the bathrooms. The products are nice the bottles look very cheap though. The gold lettering was rubbed all off. I really liked the look of the old soaps/sprays. When I told the butler that I was excited about the new amenity kit she asked if I wanted a female version as well which I said, "yes please"! They are actually very nice bags. I like them much more than the last ones. I can take pics of them if anyone is interested.
Oct 23, 2016, 1:32 pm
#18
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Oct 23, 2016, 9:54 pm
#19
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Oct 24, 2016, 3:34 am
#20
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Oct 24, 2016, 3:37 am
#21
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Big important change to the kit for men;
There used to be a 'Schick' (spelling) brand razor in the bag which was so good I stopped carrying one for my short ME trips. This is now gone and replaced with a no brand POS face cutter. I seriously sliced my skin up using it and stopped half way through.
Another naff pointless cost cut of a few cents
The bag itself was a non-descript grey zipped sack which had snap fasteners on the side. The products were even more rubbish and small than before. Oh it is leather or leatherette I think
Those looking forward to this are going to be disappointed, but seriously heed the warning about the razor and don't let it near your face
There used to be a 'Schick' (spelling) brand razor in the bag which was so good I stopped carrying one for my short ME trips. This is now gone and replaced with a no brand POS face cutter. I seriously sliced my skin up using it and stopped half way through.
Another naff pointless cost cut of a few cents
The bag itself was a non-descript grey zipped sack which had snap fasteners on the side. The products were even more rubbish and small than before. Oh it is leather or leatherette I think
Those looking forward to this are going to be disappointed, but seriously heed the warning about the razor and don't let it near your face
Oct 24, 2016, 6:52 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Philadelphia
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Yes, she wasn't wearing the butler uniform, but the white food and beverage uniform like you pointed out. She introduced herself as the first class cabin manager right after I boarded. When we had a 2 hour ground delay we chatted in the lounge area and she explained how everything worked, and how she was actually a butler. Was very interesting learning more about the residence and everything she does when it is occupied.
Nov 4, 2016, 10:52 pm
#26
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Got the new male kit yesterday. I personally prefer the old male pouch but the new female pouch is much nicer than the old one 
As for the contents, Le Labo is still my favorite.
As for the contents, Le Labo is still my favorite.
Nov 18, 2016, 11:17 am
#27
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Have flown 8 sectors over the last fortnight in a combination of both first and business, LHR - AUH - BKK sectors. Equipment was A346 on one sector LHR - AUH) and then 77W on all others.
Both business and first had the new amenity kits and they have now apparently been rolled out fleet wide.
Not overly taken on the new male first kit although the female kit is very nice indeed.
Agree on the comments that the cosmetics have taken a backward step and they should have stuck with Le Labo.
http://www.aviationimagenetwork.com/...ys/i-PJZCbtL/A
Both business and first had the new amenity kits and they have now apparently been rolled out fleet wide.
Not overly taken on the new male first kit although the female kit is very nice indeed.
Agree on the comments that the cosmetics have taken a backward step and they should have stuck with Le Labo.
http://www.aviationimagenetwork.com/...ys/i-PJZCbtL/A
Last edited by EY11; Nov 18, 2016 at 1:19 pm