Sleeping with the enemy (Delta blankets on my flight)
Feb 16, 2013, 6:58 am
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Sleeping with the enemy (Delta blankets on my flight)
I guess the "enemy" would really be if the blankets were US Air... But it somehow appears that my flight (early morning LGA -> ORD) got stocked with Delta blankets instead of AA. While they were more generous size-wise, they were even thinner and even more oddly stretchy. Sad flight, happy to be on my way to SNA on another flight with a proper blanket.
Feb 16, 2013, 7:07 am
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I guess it could be worse, if they had been the horrible post-merger UA gauze blankets!
Feb 16, 2013, 9:25 am
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The mis stocking happens. I once had US Airways cups on a DL flight operated by Mesaba.
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Feb 16, 2013, 10:01 am
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Yes, it seems they do get mixed up supplying the different airlines. I had a flight that had a Delta blanket. Pointed it out to the FA and she confiscated it! Also, I have seen US glassware in F on AA, a bit ahead of time. 
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Feb 16, 2013, 10:08 am
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IDK what it is with me but I love (no irony for once) the DL BE blankets. Exactly the right size, fabric, feeling - would gladly accept one at any time about any J blanket over the likes of AF, KL, UACO, and AA.
Feb 16, 2013, 11:04 am
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I guess the "enemy" would really be if the blankets were US Air... But it somehow appears that my flight (early morning LGA -> ORD) got stocked with Delta blankets instead of AA. While they were more generous size-wise, they were even thinner and even more oddly stretchy. Sad flight, happy to be on my way to SNA on another flight with a proper blanket.
Feb 16, 2013, 11:58 am
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In the airline industry, they constantly borrow parts from their peers. It's rare to see it, but not unusual to see a competitor's logo on a galley cart, blanket, etc. Sometimes they'll even borrow a radome (aircraft nose), or a tail part from a competitor at an outstation. Despite the fierce competition, the airline industry is very tight knit and cooperation is essential for the long term benefits of all.
Feb 16, 2013, 12:07 pm
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Radomes and misc. tail parts aren't part of the brand. Using another airline's branded items like glassware and blankets is just sloppy.
Feb 16, 2013, 1:15 pm
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I didn't know US had glassware.
Feb 16, 2013, 2:43 pm
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Feb 16, 2013, 3:32 pm
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Those who want a fair dinkum AA blankie can always buy one, in its own carrier, at the Chicago ORD Admirals Club. 
Feb 16, 2013, 4:27 pm
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Feb 16, 2013, 4:28 pm
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Feb 19, 2013, 7:52 pm
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Thanks JDiver. I'll remember that the next time I'm weathered in at ORD. Run to buy a blanket!