New First soft product: your experiences
Mar 31, 2019, 3:48 pm
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Mar 31, 2019, 3:57 pm
#48
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Mar 31, 2019, 4:00 pm
#49
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Agree with that - my suggestion was rather than no-one will use the stick, or indeed need a deodorant at all in First.
The high fashion brands stick is simply to complete the range.
However the stick in the BA kit can in no way be described as fashion in any way shape or form.
Most of the sampler frangrances are a small vial with a dipper, rather than a spray and might be a welcome return to the amenity kit.
The high fashion brands stick is simply to complete the range.
However the stick in the BA kit can in no way be described as fashion in any way shape or form.
Most of the sampler frangrances are a small vial with a dipper, rather than a spray and might be a welcome return to the amenity kit.
I think the deodorant stick had a minority but dedicated following among customers. One factor for an amenity kit is: how easy is it to buy deodorant in airports? Surprisingly hard, you need either a dedicated toiletries store (such as Boots) or a particularly well-stocked newsagent/convinience shop. Not nearly every airport has those available to BA passengers, even large ones (ones I might find it hard in are SFO, BOS, JFK, maybe also LAX and ORD). By way of comparison, toothbrush and toothpaste are far easier to come by, as is soap and shampoo of some sort (even if you have to resort to the fashion brands in the duty free).
Fragrances are a separate idea, and indeed fragrance samples are usually a vial with a dipstick or just a vial, and not a spray.
In practice, I expect the deodorant stick has gone because BA is just looking at how other airlines do F for ideas and noone else has a deodorant stick in the amenity kit.
Mar 31, 2019, 4:00 pm
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Or are the olfactory organs of F passengers somehow compromised to the extent that the smell in the cabin is irrelevant?
Mar 31, 2019, 7:05 pm
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Apr 1, 2019, 12:01 am
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Regarding the amenity kit, I think the previous bag, the Liberty, was better looking and more reusable.
About the content, it's ok, however I liked the deodorant stick and I will miss the brush... even if I don't know when I will be able to fly F again
About the content, it's ok, however I liked the deodorant stick and I will miss the brush... even if I don't know when I will be able to fly F again
Apr 1, 2019, 5:28 am
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oh FFS he was commenting on the new amenities, and as a gay, seriously, if you have time to be worried about his use of words, find something else.
meanwhile, the report is great, and im keen to see new crockery!!
meanwhile, the report is great, and im keen to see new crockery!!
Apr 1, 2019, 5:30 am
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A good night's sleep
I flew in First last night with all the new products. It really feels like BA have made an effort to up their game as opposed to finding ways to save money. My highlights:
a. PJ's are an improvement - not vast, but an improvement
b. Top and bottoms come separately so you now can ask for a large top and medium bottoms
c. Mattress topper is now thicker and feels comfier
d. Duvet and pillow are super soft - clearly a high thread count
e. Headphones are okay, but not as comfortable to wear as say a Bose - made by Meridian
f. Day blanket and small pillow feel a lot better quality than before
Overall, well-done BA. I had a great sleep last night :-)
P.S. Apologies for not taking any photos...
a. PJ's are an improvement - not vast, but an improvement
b. Top and bottoms come separately so you now can ask for a large top and medium bottoms
c. Mattress topper is now thicker and feels comfier
d. Duvet and pillow are super soft - clearly a high thread count
e. Headphones are okay, but not as comfortable to wear as say a Bose - made by Meridian
f. Day blanket and small pillow feel a lot better quality than before
Overall, well-done BA. I had a great sleep last night :-)
P.S. Apologies for not taking any photos...
Apr 1, 2019, 5:53 am
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I'm a bit disappointed with the cocktail and mocktail list. Shame BA are relying on Ginger Ale for their "Classic Mule" cocktail when it should be made with ginger beer. It would be great to have some Fever Tree Ginger Beer on board, as this is lovely as a soft drink or mixed into a cocktail. To me this is a missed opportunity for BA to be more adventurous with their mixers and soft drinks.
Good to hear about the improvements to the bedding, it would be great to see some pictures of the food at some point to see if there's any improvement there.
Good to hear about the improvements to the bedding, it would be great to see some pictures of the food at some point to see if there's any improvement there.