Duvets coming to AA (763 and 777)
Jul 11, 2006, 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by JGR01
NOW what AA really needs to start offering is nice pajamas for their flights (J/P) .. THAT would be a nice upgrade! Tho if they use the same company that supplies the wash-up towel-ettes .. it will not be nice!
Jul 11, 2006, 2:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Blumie
At this point, I'd be happy with the duvets. I can supply my own pajamas: the only difficulty is deciding among my BA, CX and VS sets.
Can we keep in mind that if we're talking business class let's keep it realistic. There will never be PJs on AA J-class. Nor will there be gigantic, fluffy, crisp duvets like CX/LA and the like have in first class.
Hopefully however, we'll get a big improvement in the blanket-- would be a very, very welcome improvement.
Jul 11, 2006, 2:15 pm
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Originally Posted by JGR01
THAT made for a heavenly bed and was nice and clean (top and bottom).
Oooh, a flying Westin, now this I have to see ^. I don't suppose my corporate rates of between $119-299/night will apply to this one, though
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Jul 11, 2006, 2:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Fly AA J all the way
Oooh, a flying Westin. . . .
Jul 11, 2006, 2:21 pm
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I think the real question regarding the new duvets is whether our lovely AA FAs will be personally tucking us in (like SQ) or leaving it up to ourselves (like BA/CX). Somehow, I doubt the former - though I'm not entirely sure that's a bad thing. 
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Jul 11, 2006, 2:22 pm
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That's too much like EI's clever moves - too few and too small overhead bins in Premier Class, stuffed with blankies and pillows so there's little room for carryons. But, hey, they shlep those back and forth across the Atlantic, and they don't have to feed, water or give 'em FF miles.
Originally Posted by millionmiler
You know folks those pillows and duvets will be stored in the premium cabin overhead bins when you get on.
Jul 11, 2006, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by millionmiler
Nope - if CX, BA, or LX in F are typical. The duvets are typically pulled out of the overhead bins and set up by the FAs upon request.
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Jul 11, 2006, 3:02 pm
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Originally Posted by millionmiler
You know folks those pillows and duvets will be stored in the premium cabin overhead bins when you get on.
Does that mean the FAs will have to find somewhere else for their 3 Carry on Bags
Jul 11, 2006, 4:25 pm
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This is great news. The Flagship Suite is a great seat, but without the proper accents, it is not a great F product.
Jul 11, 2006, 4:28 pm
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Originally Posted by PresRDC
This is great news. The Flagship Suite is a great seat, but without the proper accents, it is not a great F product.
Jul 11, 2006, 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyerBeek
I think the real question regarding the new duvets is whether our lovely AA FAs will be personally tucking us in (like SQ) or leaving it up to ourselves (like BA/CX). Somehow, I doubt the former - though I'm not entirely sure that's a bad thing.
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If this is more than a blanker and almost a true duvet, it will certainly set AA J apart as I don't know many international J cabins with duvets!!
Jul 11, 2006, 9:55 pm
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Originally Posted by JonNYC
The package that AA put out on the new J-seat several months ago made specific reference to "comfy cotton duvet and larger pillow."
It was posted here as well.
However, I seriously question what definition of "duvet" is being used-- not what we think of, IMHO.
It was posted here as well.
However, I seriously question what definition of "duvet" is being used-- not what we think of, IMHO.
Not that I wouldn't be happy with a duvAAt next time I cross the pond...
Jul 12, 2006, 2:30 am
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Remember folks, this is just a rumor at this point. We have not received any internal memo on the topic, but I am sure JonNYC has better info than I. Years ago, AA did talk about this enhancement, but unfortunately the SERP came out, and then we could no longer afford amenities for our premium pax. So in a way, thank you to all our loyal customers for helping out our aged executives in their golden years. You gave up you pj's for their parachutes!
Jul 12, 2006, 5:30 am
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Originally Posted by skylady
Remember folks, this is just a rumor at this point. We have not received any internal memo on the topic, but I am sure JonNYC has better info than I.
but in this case I only have what was printed in the intro booklet for new-J "a plush cotton duvet has been added for sleeping comfort."It's my strong feeling however that there's not any reason to expect a big, fluffy duvet-- especially in J-- as I just don't think it's remotely practical (and pretty much unheard-of in J-class.) But will be a big improvement over the current "blanket" I would hope.
Jul 12, 2006, 5:48 am
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Originally Posted by Blumie
Careful, Pres: as Jon has been careful to point out, all we're talking about now is 763 NBC. It's not clear yet what exactly this duvet will be and whether we'll be seeing it on the 777s in F (although you would think it would follow NBC into the 777s and that whatever is offered in F couldn't be worse than what's in J).