New Amenity Kits Coming in February
Jan 26, 2022, 6:25 am
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Jan 26, 2022, 8:51 am
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My eco-friendly inner environmentalist is absolutely cringing at the assertion that disposable aluminum packaging is better than plastic. These amenity tubes will 100% be discarded, yet aluminum is one of the most perfectly recyclable materials on planet Earth; Delta is taking very valuable resources out of circulation by this move, and aluminum processing costs a lot more energy than plastic. A paper tetra-pak or pouch would be welcome, but this is pure virtue signaling just so they can say 'zero plastics' and isn't driven by an actual environmental benefit analysis.
Jan 26, 2022, 10:15 am
#48
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This seems like more cost-cutting in the name of “protecting our environment and promoting sustainability.”
Those low wage workers in Mexico certainly don’t command as much top dollar as those high end Tumi zipped kits, which I guarantee last a lot longer than these Mexican handicrafts!
Those low wage workers in Mexico certainly don’t command as much top dollar as those high end Tumi zipped kits, which I guarantee last a lot longer than these Mexican handicrafts!
Jan 26, 2022, 10:28 am
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The former 187.5ml plastic splits were served with a plastic cup as well. I've never seen anyone drink wine directly from the bottle. Delta is merely suggesting that an aluminum can and plastic cup is preferable to a plastic split and plastic cup.
Jan 26, 2022, 11:36 am
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To me, the issue isn't finding the right product to meet a specific need I have, but about being able to use & reuse something I'm getting anyway. We keep & use the amenity bags that are useful (and the tumi with zippers are useful to us) and we either use or donate the toiletries/contents where appropriate. Of course I know I can go out and get any of these things on my own if/when I need them. But I see this differently. It's ok if I'm the only one who sees things this way :-)
Jan 26, 2022, 12:17 pm
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I knew AeroMexico was in dire financial straits, but providing amenity kits from another airline's premium economy is next level 
It's a shame because their previous amenity kits were award-winning and arguably the best part of the whole Clase Premier product.
(Let's be charitable and assume this is a temporary supply chain workaround.)
It's a shame because their previous amenity kits were award-winning and arguably the best part of the whole Clase Premier product.(Let's be charitable and assume this is a temporary supply chain workaround.)
AM also likely has issue of vendors wanting payment guarantee since in bankruptcy.
Jan 26, 2022, 12:18 pm
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So they are introducing Grown Alchemist lip balm/lotion in the kits; are they going to continue using Le Labo in Sky Clubs and Malin & Goetz in premium cabin plane bathrooms?
Personally I find the designs interesting, and do not mind the change too much. The hard sided Tumi kits were nice, but the latest couple iterations seemed progressively cheaper. I noticed the material of the pouch changed between my D1 flights in 2019/early 2020 and mid 2021, and the ones I received in 2021 seemed of much lower quality. I was oddly excited about these kits when I first started flying business class, but as others have mentioned, I have a shelf of spares at home that are not being used. While a couple come in handy around the house, I do not need a couple dozen, and my friends & family have already received some.
I noticed between 2019 and 2021, they removed the Le Labo lotion (which I actually used) and replaced it with a facial mist spray, which was a lot of plastic that went right in the trash. Glad to see that lotion is back.
Personally I find the designs interesting, and do not mind the change too much. The hard sided Tumi kits were nice, but the latest couple iterations seemed progressively cheaper. I noticed the material of the pouch changed between my D1 flights in 2019/early 2020 and mid 2021, and the ones I received in 2021 seemed of much lower quality. I was oddly excited about these kits when I first started flying business class, but as others have mentioned, I have a shelf of spares at home that are not being used. While a couple come in handy around the house, I do not need a couple dozen, and my friends & family have already received some.
I noticed between 2019 and 2021, they removed the Le Labo lotion (which I actually used) and replaced it with a facial mist spray, which was a lot of plastic that went right in the trash. Glad to see that lotion is back.
Jan 26, 2022, 12:39 pm
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If the new amenity kits aren't in plastic, are they securely sealed somehow? I'm concerned that they're not tamperproof.
Jan 26, 2022, 12:46 pm
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There are plenty of shelters that welcome the amenity kits. I have collected them over the years and even take some spares if the FA is okay with that, then donate them. I have used a few of the Tumi hard and soft pouches for cords, electric converters, etc. and they come in handy but as someone said, I don't need a dozen of them. Some of the AF and KLM ones have gone to granddaughters for "purses". lol
Jan 26, 2022, 12:49 pm
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There are plenty of shelters that welcome the amenity kits. I have collected them over the years and even take some spares if the FA is okay with that, then donate them. I have used a few of the Tumi hard and soft pouches for cords, electric converters, etc. and they come in handy but as someone said, I don't need a dozen of them. Some of the AF and KLM ones have gone to granddaughters for "purses". lol
Jan 26, 2022, 2:11 pm
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It appears that the "sensitive" items are sealed, though the kit itself is not.
Jan 26, 2022, 4:14 pm
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I unloaded hundreds of airline amenity kits’ products during the 2015 refugee crisis here in Europe. The toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks and even blindfolds got good use.
Jan 26, 2022, 4:59 pm
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As for current needs, wish they would include KN95 masks.....
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Jan 26, 2022, 6:49 pm
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The hardsided Tumi amenity cases were the best from years back that included a blank name tag to get stamped at a Tumi store. The Tumi 15% off coupon worked on sale items up until a few years ago until the website glitch was fixed.