AA Updating Cole Haan Amenity Kits in "March 2018"
Mar 16, 2018, 2:51 am
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Amenity kits & toiletries | Products & equipment | SPIRIANT
Mar 19, 2018, 12:47 am
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The new transcon J kit at least zips closed now instead of the super weird old design that didn't really close at all (I've had both the front button and the back flap open on me) It does feel cheaper but I'd take a small zippable bag any day over the old one. Tooth brush and tooth paste are gone and replaced with an interesting toothbrush like thing that says it does not require water.
Mar 28, 2018, 11:05 pm
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Got the new bag on my flight to Shanghai last week. It was a let down for me. Reminded me of the United PGA golf bag kit from a few years ago. The AA Cole Haan kit is just a large black nylon bag and nothing more. Too small for my shoes, too large for anything else. Maybe a tablet sleeve?
Mar 29, 2018, 6:33 am
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In mid-March I flew in bc(J) between JFK and ZRH. The kits were the same as in Jan. 2018. From previous trips I have lots of lip balm. The socks are on a par with the 2 pair for $0.99 (at the 99 cents store) but not as "pretty"
. 10 years ago AA had grey (soft) bags with several zippered compartments, not as nice (visually) as the current kits, but VERY useable for storage and can be folded for compact storage.
. 10 years ago AA had grey (soft) bags with several zippered compartments, not as nice (visually) as the current kits, but VERY useable for storage and can be folded for compact storage.
Last edited by nrr; Mar 29, 2018 at 8:20 am
Mar 29, 2018, 6:33 pm
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YES!! My first business class trip was in 1989 to Paris on CO. They gave you a can of Evian spray.
It was the most useful kit amenity I have ever had. Unfortunately, that is the last time I have seen it in an amenity kit
(At least from an airline. ... I remember something similar at an event too, possibly the Grammys)
It was the most useful kit amenity I have ever had. Unfortunately, that is the last time I have seen it in an amenity kit
(At least from an airline. ... I remember something similar at an event too, possibly the Grammys)
Mar 29, 2018, 6:37 pm
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Actually from late 90s, first one i had ever gotten was grey in 1998, inside has molton brown stuff and even a bottle of Rembrandt mouthwash, then after that the same size little drawstring bag was changed to dark blue with Aerosense stuff, then SoMo.
Mar 29, 2018, 6:41 pm
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Out of everything aviation related, i collect amenity kits the most. So if anyone have tons that want to donate to homeless shelters, please dont, i will take them all.
Mar 29, 2018, 6:43 pm
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Got the new bag on my flight to Shanghai last week. It was a let down for me. Reminded me of the United PGA golf bag kit from a few years ago. The AA Cole Haan kit is just a large black nylon bag and nothing more. Too small for my shoes, too large for anything else. Maybe a tablet sleeve?
Mar 29, 2018, 11:16 pm
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I'm a 10.5. Length was OK, but too narrow. Underwhelming is a great word to describe the bag. You have to reach in the bag up to your elbow to fish out lip balm or lotion.
Apr 5, 2018, 6:57 pm
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Left: International J bag
Right: Transcon F bag
BTW - I might be misremembering, but the pen is new right? The headset condoms are no longer provided either.
Right: Transcon F bag
BTW - I might be misremembering, but the pen is new right? The headset condoms are no longer provided either.
Apr 5, 2018, 7:42 pm
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