Westin Heavenly Bed on intl F flights? [merged threads]
May 12, 2008, 7:26 am
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May 12, 2008, 7:28 am
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May 12, 2008, 7:35 am
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You're much less cynical than I am. Do you know that it's washed, or do you assume that because it's packaged in plastic wrap it must be washed? I've heard from some FA's that they just package it to make it look fresh and don't actually wash it to cut down on costs at times, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Regardless, I bring my own blanket as I don't wanna know what people have done with them...
May 12, 2008, 8:48 am
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Couldn't confirm for sure since I wasn't in First (was in Business in 5B), but I noticed they had some big fluffy pillows and grey duvet for first class passengers on last night's flight. A partial rollout, perhaps?
May 12, 2008, 9:34 am
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I believe you saw the old Int'l F bedding. I would expect the Westin bedding to be white, just like it is at every Westin hotel.
May 12, 2008, 9:50 am
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You're much less cynical than I am. Do you know that it's washed, or do you assume that because it's packaged in plastic wrap it must be washed? I've heard from some FA's that they just package it to make it look fresh and don't actually wash it to cut down on costs at times, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Regardless, I bring my own blanket as I don't wanna know what people have done with them...
May 12, 2008, 9:57 am
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May 12, 2008, 10:09 am
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May 12, 2008, 12:12 pm
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I understand your actions. I was actually told by an experienced flight attendant that blankets that have been packaged and sealed in plastic have in fact been laundered, but I still seldom use them. Since pillows are never found in plastic or sealed, I never use them.
I've stopped using blankets or pillows on most airplanes.
May 12, 2008, 12:20 pm
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May 12, 2008, 1:04 pm
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Yeah, unfortunately, what the FA told you is just not true. Either that or the contractor sometimes adds a "special surprise" post-laundering, pre-bagging the blanket. My "Special Surprise" discoveries have included loads of crumbs, weird grease stains, and what I presume was the remains of a blown nose. All things that a basic laundering should have removed (or at least made a dent into). Again, these were blankets that were sealed in plastic, not just folded and in a plastic bag, but sealed.
I still don't know why people equate shrink-wrapping with laundering-- they are completely separate processes. You'd think after enough of these threads people would get that plastic-wrapped ≠ laundered, but
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Jun 24, 2008, 6:50 pm
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Deal with Westin for pillows and duvets on new It'l First?
I am only reporting what a WHQ staffer told me last night, at the SYD 1K launch of the new era seats.
He said UA had done a deal with Westin for pillows and duvets for the First Suites when more are on-stream.
I thought that sounded kind of strange and queried him as to whether he meant a deal with whomever supplies Westin, but he seem quite clear on it.
He was the talking head out here to answer questions in SYD and MEL, so there may be something in it. Maybe Mr Pillows has been bending ears at WHQ?
So FWIW, unless if has been reported elsewhere - I add it to the rumor mill.
Glen
He said UA had done a deal with Westin for pillows and duvets for the First Suites when more are on-stream.
I thought that sounded kind of strange and queried him as to whether he meant a deal with whomever supplies Westin, but he seem quite clear on it.
He was the talking head out here to answer questions in SYD and MEL, so there may be something in it. Maybe Mr Pillows has been bending ears at WHQ?
So FWIW, unless if has been reported elsewhere - I add it to the rumor mill.
Glen
Jun 24, 2008, 7:15 pm
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I am a little surprised that the benefit extends to C class on p.s. transcons according to that article -- that is a lot of heavy pillows and blankets to be supplying for every single flight! for mostly upgraders...
Well, maybe they'll skimp on the washing to save money.
Well, maybe they'll skimp on the washing to save money.
Jun 24, 2008, 11:14 pm
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The WHQ staffer I spoke to specifically said that First would have this Westin stuff on 747s.
He did not mention Biz, so maybe thery canned that idea?
He did not mention Biz, so maybe thery canned that idea?