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Old Sep 24, 2019, 8:25 pm
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This thread is to discuss changes in inflight amenities in First and Business class from October 2019.
Discussion regarding First Class catering is in this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...9-onwards.html
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Old Sep 27, 2019, 5:16 am
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On these mass-produced items, the manufacturer (be it l'Occitane, Aesop or others) tend to design "cheaper" specific products (content and container)..Hence, it is hard to judge from the retail quality of the product. Airline look for a brand with good reputation but the content might not be as good as what you find in stores.

I did not like the Aesop lotion because it has too much scent; which bothers me at sleep. But that is a personal thing as my wife liked it.
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Old Sep 27, 2019, 5:21 am
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In my experience the products in the HK lounges match the Aesop retail products that I have tried.
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Old Sep 27, 2019, 9:53 am
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Originally Posted by brunos
On these mass-produced items, the manufacturer (be it l'Occitane, Aesop or others) tend to design "cheaper" specific products (content and container)..Hence, it is hard to judge from the retail quality of the product. Airline look for a brand with good reputation but the content might not be as good as what you find in stores.

I did not like the Aesop lotion because it has too much scent; which bothers me at sleep. But that is a personal thing as my wife liked it.
The whole point of a premium product being used by an airline in F (and J) is to introduce the line and hope the passenger will start purchasing it. Why provide an inferior version?

I look forward to the new kit. Rather tired of the Aesop case.
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Old Sep 27, 2019, 8:38 pm
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Originally Posted by brunos
On these mass-produced items, the manufacturer (be it l'Occitane, Aesop or others) tend to design "cheaper" specific products (content and container)..Hence, it is hard to judge from the retail quality of the product. Airline look for a brand with good reputation but the content might not be as good as what you find in stores.

I did not like the Aesop lotion because it has too much scent; which bothers me at sleep. But that is a personal thing as my wife liked it.
Come on!! Comparing loccitane with Aesop! Really???
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Old Sep 28, 2019, 6:01 am
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The whole point of a premium product being used by an airline in F (and J) is to introduce the line and hope the passenger will start purchasing it.
I thought that there were other reasons, too, like selling lots of your product to airlines and hotels that you wouldn't otherwise sell. Sorry, my mistake.
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Old Sep 28, 2019, 1:05 pm
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I thought that there were other reasons, too, like selling lots of your product to airlines and hotels that you wouldn't otherwise sell. Sorry, my mistake.
Yeah even if they're selling at deep discount the margins on that stuff are so outrageous it's likely still profitable.
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Old Sep 29, 2019, 6:36 am
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I'm not familiar with Bamford, but is this brand comparable to Aesop in terms of quality?
Or is one better than the other?
A quick Google of Bamford shows it's sold in Liberty in London (assuming it's the same Bamford), so that indicates it must be of decent quality as Liberty is an upmarket store.

That said, I do love Aesop products.
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Old Sep 29, 2019, 7:56 am
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Originally Posted by brunos
On these mass-produced items, the manufacturer (be it l'Occitane, Aesop or others) tend to design "cheaper" specific products (content and container)..Hence, it is hard to judge from the retail quality of the product. Airline look for a brand with good reputation but the content might not be as good as what you find in stores.
Interestingly from my experience I'd have said L'Occitane and Aesop were the two brands that offer their retail quality product for airlines and hotels.

Crabtree & Evelyn La Source for Hilton was an example of licensing/outsourcing.

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In my experience the products in the HK lounges match the Aesop retail products that I have tried.
Agreed. I have Aesop at home and it was always nice to enjoy the products at The Pier.

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A quick Google of Bamford shows it's sold in Liberty in London (assuming it's the same Bamford), so that indicates it must be of decent quality as Liberty is an upmarket store.

That said, I do love Aesop products.
Interesting, a surrogate indicator of quality. I've got flights coming up in early October so will watch with interest.

Hoping the pyjamas are still from PYE.
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Old Sep 29, 2019, 1:50 pm
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A quick Google of Bamford shows it's sold in Liberty in London (assuming it's the same Bamford), so that indicates it must be of decent quality as Liberty is an upmarket store.

That said, I do love Aesop products.
Actually it's the Bamford family, of JCB fame. Pro-Brexiteers...grrr
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Old Sep 30, 2019, 9:57 am
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Just getting onboard Slippers available! Amenities kit remain the same one with Jurlique product.
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Old Sep 30, 2019, 3:11 pm
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Is mattress pad available?
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Old Oct 1, 2019, 1:58 am
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Onboard CX840 to JFK. Can confirm that the mattress pad and new duvet are available! No slippers in sight however. Mattress pad is probably similar/as thin as TK’s.
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Old Oct 1, 2019, 2:05 am
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Update: Slippers handed out! (plus some additional pics)

Amenity kit is still the old Jurlique kit. Also still Aesop in the Pier showers
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Old Oct 1, 2019, 3:00 am
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Is that a new pillow on the 3rd picture?
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Old Oct 1, 2019, 4:30 am
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Is that a new pillow on the 3rd picture?
Yes. I also noticed the new pillow on today’s flight from BKK as well.
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