What do you do with your (unused) amenity kits .
Jan 8, 2019, 10:01 pm
#46
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Glasgow / London
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I’ve got over 100 Liberty bags in my wardrobe as I can never bring myself to leave them on the plane. Whenever anyone is staying over I leave one on the bed for them. People seem to love them!
Jan 8, 2019, 10:24 pm
#47
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: London, UK
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Take what I want (normally the deodorant sticks that are perfect for a weekend away) and leave the rest behind. I heard BA re-uses the kits left behind, I hope that's true?
Jan 8, 2019, 10:28 pm
#48
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I always bring them back too - among other things they are good for keeping wallet, phone and other small bits in when going to the swimmingpool or the beach.
Jan 9, 2019, 12:34 am
#49
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,287
On outbound flights, I normally take it and leave it at the hotel for housekeeping (unopened and with a note). On inbound flights, I either decline them when they are being distributed or when already on the seat, I will try and give it back to the crew (although at times, it seems the crew have no interest to take it back or seems like a burden to them to collect it back). For me I normally bring it with me when it's new or when flying on an airline that I don't normally fly on or if the design/content is interesting, other than that I normally try and decline/return.
Over the years, my wardrobe is full of them (and PJ's) even after giving them away to friends and family....so I am starting to avoid taking it with me as much as possible.
Over the years, my wardrobe is full of them (and PJ's) even after giving them away to friends and family....so I am starting to avoid taking it with me as much as possible.
Jan 9, 2019, 1:09 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: UK/France
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Only the original fabric Anya BAgs with the monochrome pictures on them have passed the test of time and are still used as cable/adapter bags and holding shoe cleaning kits after 10-15 years. The later versions I leave on the plane I’m afraid but will always take the BA F pen and the hairbrush/comb thingy as they are useful.
I totally get the sentimental value of Airline Amenity Kits and Hotel Toiletries as souvenirs of trips but not to the point where there are boxes of them and of all the suggestions above donation to allow others to raise money for good causes sounds like the best idea.
It would be nice if BA would allow you to refuse one at the seat and make a donation of its value to Flying Start on your behalf.
The CW kits are garbage but one of the original Body Shop fabric ones with the ribbon on it is still in service as a makeup bag with Mrs R. Was from the era before flat beds....
I totally get the sentimental value of Airline Amenity Kits and Hotel Toiletries as souvenirs of trips but not to the point where there are boxes of them and of all the suggestions above donation to allow others to raise money for good causes sounds like the best idea.
It would be nice if BA would allow you to refuse one at the seat and make a donation of its value to Flying Start on your behalf.
The CW kits are garbage but one of the original Body Shop fabric ones with the ribbon on it is still in service as a makeup bag with Mrs R. Was from the era before flat beds....
Last edited by Robespierre; Jan 9, 2019 at 1:35 am
Jan 9, 2019, 1:20 am
#56
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 610
I’ve been having a clear out and found several BA First Class and Club World amenity kits (seals still intact) and wondered what to do with them. After I received my first one a few years ago the novelty wore off and I don’t open them any more. I know that they occasionally appear on eBay, so I decided I would put them to good use and I’ve listed them to generate some funds for Cancer Research.
Many of you are traveling regularly in premium cabins, so my question is : What do you do with them ?
( I’ll update the thread with the total raised)
Many of you are traveling regularly in premium cabins, so my question is : What do you do with them ?
( I’ll update the thread with the total raised)
A very kind Flyertalk poster sent me a bunch which were all used for various things. I love amenity kits and from time to time buy them off ebay. I even got excited when i was upgraded to WTP the only time and i got the cute WTP one. Its a shame we dont even get toothbrushes even anymore in WT because i always used to use them and carrying one now is an additional "thing" i have to bring.
Also, i have a weird question which is probably dumb but i have always wondered this and i would probably lose out anyway as i am usually right at the back and one of the last to depart the plane. Does anyone just leave them on their chair for people at the back to take? Does that ever happen? i always keep my eye out because i hope haha
Last edited by MiraculousM; Jan 9, 2019 at 1:26 am
Jan 9, 2019, 1:31 am
#58
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Jan 9, 2019, 1:38 am
#59
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