Turndown service & Pyjamas / Pajamas in F/J began 1 Sep and 1 Oct 2011
Oct 7, 2011, 7:29 pm
#211
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No slippers in J on the DEL flight yesterday.
No slippers in J on the DEL flight yesterday.
Oct 8, 2011, 4:14 am
#212
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Flew NRT - JFK Oct 1 - new kit and slippers. The kit is improved but the moist towel has been shrunk to a smaller and thinner material. The slippers are minimalist but do the job.
Oct 8, 2011, 6:15 am
#213
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New Duvet
How much thinner, lighter is the new duvet? I never liked the old one as I thought it was too bulky and usually tossed it behind the back of the J seat (rarely fly Int'l F).
Oct 8, 2011, 9:55 am
#214
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DCA
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I was flying J out of NRT. The duvet is maybe half the weight or less than the old one and much thinner too. However it was nylon and it seemed to run hotter than the old one. Not germane but for the record it was made in China.
Oct 9, 2011, 8:14 am
#215
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That's interesting that you felt it was warmer than the older, thicker duvet. I had a feeling this would be the case. This is why I always enjoyed the old, thick duvet. It was a little bulky, but that was the nice part about it as well - extra pAAding.
Now the new one is less padded and warmer. Homer Simpson would rate it a "DOH!" 
Oct 9, 2011, 8:38 am
#216
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Thanks for the response. Just as a follow up question, is it about the same size (L x W) as the old one? I always thought the old one was a tad short to really cover everything.
Oct 9, 2011, 10:57 am
#217
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Oct 11, 2011, 12:14 pm
#218
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I flew F on AA's 777 from MIA-GRU last Friday and had slippers, pajamas, and a comforter laid down on my seat for turn down service. Slippers and pajamas were also supplied on the GRU-MIA flight but no comforter... just the normal duvet. I'll try to upload this pics soon.
Oct 11, 2011, 12:21 pm
#219
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I got the pjs from the launch party. Honestly - I like them better than CX or JAL (no experience with BA or others. ) Other than the jailer grey color, they are simple, light and no restricting features or annoying buttons. jmho, ymmv.
) Other than the jailer grey color, they are simple, light and no restricting features or annoying buttons. jmho, ymmv.
Oct 11, 2011, 2:02 pm
#220
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Oct 11, 2011, 11:11 pm
#221
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I love PJs on board. I got op-upped to Qantas 1st maybe 7-8 years ago, my first 1st experience, and the whole PJ/make your bed thing had me sold.
I have a large stash of CX pj's from trip we made in the summer. I was taking at least two pairs with me each flight (me and mrs ma who is not fussed for them). On one route the staff were happy for me to take four pairs. I wear them at home. They are comfortable and look decent, and would cost $40-50+ in store. So why not?
Oh and when I flew AA F and C to and from NRT this year I took them with me.
AA has very small bathrooms though. CX 777 has a larger bathroom in F making it easier to get changed
I have a large stash of CX pj's from trip we made in the summer. I was taking at least two pairs with me each flight (me and mrs ma who is not fussed for them). On one route the staff were happy for me to take four pairs. I wear them at home. They are comfortable and look decent, and would cost $40-50+ in store. So why not?
Oh and when I flew AA F and C to and from NRT this year I took them with me.
AA has very small bathrooms though. CX 777 has a larger bathroom in F making it easier to get changed
Oct 12, 2011, 12:26 am
#222
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Location: Ireland
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The AA L/XL PJs are a better fit than my BA L PJs (longer and not as wide). I also prefer the colour as bits of fluff are less obvious on the grey than the all navy BA PJs. However the AA PJs are 90% Polyester/10% Cotton compared to BA's which are 100% cotton so hopefully they don't run hot onboard. Given AA's cooler cabins this should be less of an issue than on BA.
Oct 12, 2011, 10:35 pm
#223
Join Date: Aug 2004
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I'm happy AA now has PJs, but am very disappointed that they are polyester. I'm back to carrying my BA or QF PJs with me on AA flights.
Oct 14, 2011, 7:35 am
#224
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
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I don't like the new amenity kit as well as the old one (I flew out in Sept, home in Oct, so got to try both). Makes me wonder-- what do they do with all their old style kits?
Oct 14, 2011, 9:51 am
#225
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Don't give up, I've always been Platinum and have received my share of Op-Ups; both from Y to J and from J-F. It usually happens when I'm traveling alone and on a paid ticket; but once all 5 of us where oped-up from Y-J on a EZE-MIA flight (3 Plats and 2 Non Status).