Originally Posted by
Tobias-UK
In sufficient number to warrant the introduction of a gender-neutral amenity kit? At the risk of sounding politically insensitive (and I am certainly not intending to be), is there a reason why those who choose not to identify as either male or female could not just ask for whichever amenity kit is likely to suit their requirements for the flight?
Are any airlines currently offering three types of amenity kit? BA have previously provided unisex kits, when gender-specific amenity kits were introduced these were generally well received and many would see the reintroduction of unisex amenities as a step backward.
As I mentioned earlier, there could be surveys etc to assess potential numbers. I don't see your comments as politically insensitive - but, yes there could be reasons as to why someone wouldn't want to ask - that's why I suggest being pro-actively asked what your choice is - more customer oriented/friendly. It's about generalisations and assumptions that I see as needing to be questioned and addressed. It certainly would see a certain demographic as being catered to whereby previously they were not.
I haven't seen/know of other airlines doing it - quite amazing really when you think of it. So, why would you thing that some would see it as a step backwards - if BA went back to the high standards they used to have back in the day, we would be delighted!