Daytime OZ flight and Amenity Kit
Oct 8, 2017, 9:42 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 14
Daytime OZ flight and Amenity Kit
Hi folks,
I will take an OZ biz class flight from Sydney to ICN next month on their A380. However, I am not sure whether or not amenity kit will be provided on this daytime flight.
According to some reviews, "good" amenity kit like L'Occitane is provided:
But others says, in order to be "cost effective", they do not hand out them for daytime flights.
So, at the end of the day, will I get amenity kit or not during this flight?
Many thanks!
I will take an OZ biz class flight from Sydney to ICN next month on their A380. However, I am not sure whether or not amenity kit will be provided on this daytime flight.
According to some reviews, "good" amenity kit like L'Occitane is provided:
But others says, in order to be "cost effective", they do not hand out them for daytime flights.
So, at the end of the day, will I get amenity kit or not during this flight?
Many thanks!
Oct 9, 2017, 12:06 am
#2
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SYD
Programs: OZ Platinum LifeTime; DL PM; QF Gold; VA Gold; HH Diamond; IHG Diamond
Posts: 1,128
you'll probably get one as OZ seems to have quietly gone back to providing the kits inbound, which they'd stopped for about a year or so. But there's nothing really to get excited about. the amenity kit isn't really "good"...
as a reference point, my last SYD-ICN in J (August) had the amenity kits at the seat along with slippers and blankets, which is the standard procedure.
*EDIT:
I just realised that OZ has that discounted business deal over the Christmas/New Year period. So they may not provide the kit inbound to ICN. But even if that's the case, as I said, don't worry. You're not missing much.
as a reference point, my last SYD-ICN in J (August) had the amenity kits at the seat along with slippers and blankets, which is the standard procedure.
*EDIT:
I just realised that OZ has that discounted business deal over the Christmas/New Year period. So they may not provide the kit inbound to ICN. But even if that's the case, as I said, don't worry. You're not missing much.
Last edited by sol95; Oct 9, 2017 at 12:17 am
Oct 9, 2017, 12:51 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: BA
Posts: 14
you'll probably get one as OZ seems to have quietly gone back to providing the kits inbound, which they'd stopped for about a year or so. But there's nothing really to get excited about. the amenity kit isn't really "good"...
as a reference point, my last SYD-ICN in J (August) had the amenity kits at the seat along with slippers and blankets, which is the standard procedure.
*EDIT:
I just realised that OZ has that discounted business deal over the Christmas/New Year period. So they may not provide the kit inbound to ICN. But even if that's the case, as I said, don't worry. You're not missing much.
as a reference point, my last SYD-ICN in J (August) had the amenity kits at the seat along with slippers and blankets, which is the standard procedure.
*EDIT:
I just realised that OZ has that discounted business deal over the Christmas/New Year period. So they may not provide the kit inbound to ICN. But even if that's the case, as I said, don't worry. You're not missing much.
Thank you for your reply. I am actually flying on 18/11 on a award ticket issued by United Mileage Plus. How likely I can get an amenity kit?
Oct 10, 2017, 5:30 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Seoul
Programs: OZ Diamond, UA, AF
Posts: 510
The amenity kit used to be quite ok, but if it's the same one they are handing out on FRA-ICN, I agree with everyone that it's nothing to write home about. You used to get one of the small gift sized hand creams which are quite useful for taking along, along with a few other l'Occitane products. Now it's a tiny 30ml bottle of l'Occitane body lotion, a toothbrush and tooth paste, socks and blindfold and I think also a little comb (though that might be from an old amenity kit). I've repurposed the bags nicely though to tidy up some drawers 
edit: The FRA-ICN flight is also a redeye, but takes off earlier around 7pm local btw. Not sure if that makes any difference.
edit: The FRA-ICN flight is also a redeye, but takes off earlier around 7pm local btw. Not sure if that makes any difference.
Oct 10, 2017, 6:53 am
#6
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SYD
Programs: OZ Platinum LifeTime; DL PM; QF Gold; VA Gold; HH Diamond; IHG Diamond
Posts: 1,128
But honestly, would you want all the courses when you probably start eating at around 1am LA time (possibly even later if you've connected in LA from elsewhere)?!!!
If you really want to have the full experience, including the ramyun in between the meals, then get the earlier flight.
Last edited by sol95; Oct 10, 2017 at 7:02 am
Oct 10, 2017, 6:59 am
#7
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SYD
Programs: OZ Platinum LifeTime; DL PM; QF Gold; VA Gold; HH Diamond; IHG Diamond
Posts: 1,128
The amenity kit used to be quite ok, but if it's the same one they are handing out on FRA-ICN, I agree with everyone that it's nothing to write home about. You used to get one of the small gift sized hand creams which are quite useful for taking along, along with a few other l'Occitane products. Now it's a tiny 30ml bottle of l'Occitane body lotion, a toothbrush and tooth paste, socks and blindfold and I think also a little comb (though that might be from an old amenity kit). I've repurposed the bags nicely though to tidy up some drawers
edit: The FRA-ICN flight is also a redeye, but takes off earlier around 7pm local btw. Not sure if that makes any difference.
edit: The FRA-ICN flight is also a redeye, but takes off earlier around 7pm local btw. Not sure if that makes any difference.
I currently use a Loewe-branded JAL F amenity bag (the inbound corduroy one) for this purpose. It's the perfect size and shape for my charger/cable needs.
Oct 12, 2017, 10:24 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 55
from memory, the midnight departure catering isn't different. But the last time I was on the later flight was about 4-5 years ago as I usually try to make the earlier flight.
But honestly, would you want all the courses when you probably start eating at around 1am LA time (possibly even later if you've connected in LA from elsewhere)?!!!
If you really want to have the full experience, including the ramyun in between the meals, then get the earlier flight.
But honestly, would you want all the courses when you probably start eating at around 1am LA time (possibly even later if you've connected in LA from elsewhere)?!!!
If you really want to have the full experience, including the ramyun in between the meals, then get the earlier flight.
Also has anyone flown the LAX-ICN late night departure recently? And can you confirm if the amenity kits are back?