Slippers now discontinued in long-haul business class? (May 2014, consolidated)
May 18, 2014, 2:12 pm
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Slippers now discontinued in long-haul business class? (May 2014, consolidated)
Slippers in J were discontinued this month (according to the FAs on AA50 when I asked -- they attribute the change to lowering AA to US Airway's level). AA apparently also discontinued the duvet and the lighter blanket/sheet. I don't remember for sure if AA typically issued a second pillow but if so thst's gone too.
May 18, 2014, 2:23 pm
#2
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We had slippers pvg to ord earlier this month and the new tablet cases for amentities. Cant remember if they were cloed or open toed, but did not have to ask for them, they were in the shoe pockets of the seats when we boarded.
May 18, 2014, 2:26 pm
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Slippers in J were discontinued this month (according to the FAs on AA50 when I asked -- they attribute the change to lowering AA to US Airway's level). AA apparently also discontinued the duvet and the lighter blanket/sheet. I don't remember for sure if AA typically issued a second pillow but if so thst's gone too.
May 20, 2014, 8:05 am
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anyone miss the slippers?
noticed over the last month or so, the black slippers in Business class, on
international trips have disappeared. I miss them. Liked being able to use them around the plane rather than put on my shoes.
Spoke to a FA, who told me, they disappeared with no apprent reason. I am thinking maybe a cost cutting measure?
international trips have disappeared. I miss them. Liked being able to use them around the plane rather than put on my shoes.
Spoke to a FA, who told me, they disappeared with no apprent reason. I am thinking maybe a cost cutting measure?
May 20, 2014, 9:53 am
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Did US Airways provide slippers in its business class (called "Envoy")?
If not, then another example of change because "American went bankrupt for a reason" (it wasn't run by the financial genius of Douglas Parker and Co.) that we'll understand.
If not, then another example of change because "American went bankrupt for a reason" (it wasn't run by the financial genius of Douglas Parker and Co.) that we'll understand.
May 20, 2014, 10:29 am
#6
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I like having slippers, but the AA slippers in business class were just a tad too small for my feet (which aren't unusually large).
I would end up putting on my shoes or, if I could remember, bringing the pair from the hotel.
I had trouble slipping my foot into the slippers and then my heels would also hang out the back, longer than the slipper itself
I would end up putting on my shoes or, if I could remember, bringing the pair from the hotel.
I had trouble slipping my foot into the slippers and then my heels would also hang out the back, longer than the slipper itself
May 20, 2014, 11:26 am
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Agreed. I never used them as they were always way too small.
May 20, 2014, 12:23 pm
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Please don't place your shoes in the overhead bin. No one wants their carry-on sitting next to your smelly shoes for 6-12+ hours. It's really poor taste IMO, and inconsiderate to others. On the 772 is there is a compartment for your shoes (small) but I've always managed to keep mine under the seat. Please DON"T place them in the overhead bin.
May 20, 2014, 1:03 pm
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I did DFW to GRU in F last week and slippers were available on request. I don't know if it was the same in J however.
May 20, 2014, 1:05 pm
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Please don't place your shoes in the overhead bin. No one wants their carry-on sitting next to your smelly shoes for 6-12+ hours. It's really poor taste IMO, and inconsiderate to others. On the 772 is there is a compartment for your shoes (small) but I've always managed to keep mine under the seat. Please DON"T place them in the overhead bin.