Business class amenity kits are being presented in boxes
Jan 15, 2024, 3:55 am
#1
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Business class amenity kits are being presented in boxes
I just saw an Instagram post that shows that business class amenity kits appear to now be cardboard boxes
Big thumbs down 👎🏻
I believe the route is LHR to LAX
Big thumbs down 👎🏻
I believe the route is LHR to LAX
Last edited by Microwave; Jan 15, 2024 at 10:35 am Reason: Merged consecutive posts for readability
Jan 15, 2024, 4:17 am
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So, a disposable cardboard box is supposed to be more reusable than the bags we've normally gotten? Does AA need drug testing at HQ?
Jan 15, 2024, 6:56 am
#5
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Found the same just now on my LHR to CLT flight.
I concede I have amenity kit bags sitting in storage, but I think the change would be easier to accept if the contents were upgraded.
I concede I have amenity kit bags sitting in storage, but I think the change would be easier to accept if the contents were upgraded.
Jan 15, 2024, 7:26 am
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I've got 15-20 of these bags, AA and other, that I use in a myriad of applications, including storing the attachments for a high reach extendable light bulb changing thingamajig 
. Good for cables and electronics too. And my kids use them for makeup. I would be sad to see them go.
. Good for cables and electronics too. And my kids use them for makeup. I would be sad to see them go.
Jan 15, 2024, 8:32 am
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Are they also pitching cardboard box amenity kits as "eco-friendly?"
Edit: the QR amenity kit boxes look much nicer than the AA ones, I'll give them that. I wouldn't be upset if AA moved over to boxes so much if they were made of higher quality, but of course, US- I mean AA and cost cutting are best friends.
Edit: the QR amenity kit boxes look much nicer than the AA ones, I'll give them that. I wouldn't be upset if AA moved over to boxes so much if they were made of higher quality, but of course, US- I mean AA and cost cutting are best friends.
Last edited by marko_ys; Jan 15, 2024 at 8:35 am Reason: Found out new info on said QR amenity kit boxes
Jan 15, 2024, 8:36 am
#11
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A cardboard box that gets recycled (to be reborn as a new cardboard box) is more reusable than a cheap plastic cosmetics bag that will inevitably wind up in a draw filled with its brethren, ignored for 10 years, and then finally pitched.
Jan 15, 2024, 9:06 am
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Jan 15, 2024, 9:14 am
#14
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Arent these generally subsidized by brand partnerships? II guess no brand wants to partner with AA anymore…
The shinola ones were pretty bad though. I don’t think anything is missed except the perception of product quality (which AA seems to struggle with)
The shinola ones were pretty bad though. I don’t think anything is missed except the perception of product quality (which AA seems to struggle with)
Jan 15, 2024, 9:16 am
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Probably the most reused amenity kit bags I’ve ever received were ones I got on BA back in 2015 that were meant to be repurposed as shoe bags… which I’ve been using them as since. (In fact, I am traveling right now and have my extra pair of shoes in one of them.)
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