New AC Listens Survey - Oct 2018 - International Business Class Amenity Kits
Oct 16, 2018, 12:07 pm
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New AC Listens Survey - Oct 2018 - International Business Class Amenity Kits
Maybe AC is looking to introduce pyjamas for their International Business Class service? Survey was about the amenity kit, but the last question was how likely would you be to use pyjamas if provided by AC.
Oct 16, 2018, 12:14 pm
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My thought also. Pjamas would be OK I guess. Seems LH has introduced them on US West coast to Germany. Not sure if YVR is included. I considered flying them on the route but even their 359 seating does not look that great if by oneself.
Oct 16, 2018, 3:50 pm
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I would love to see them introduce more than one version of the amenity kit even if the content is the same. It could be event or promotion-related, e.g. Olympics.
What about "Go Canada!" olympics-themed socks?
And yes to thedress pyjamas in ultra-long haul flights!
What about "Go Canada!" olympics-themed socks?
And yes to the
Oct 16, 2018, 4:26 pm
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Domestic kit: in a word "cheap"
International kit: "less cheap than the domestic one"
Probably the most used item are the socks so you can go to the toilets without having to put your shoes back on..
International kit: "less cheap than the domestic one"
Probably the most used item are the socks so you can go to the toilets without having to put your shoes back on..
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Oct 16, 2018, 5:42 pm
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The amenity kits are wasteful. Much of the contents are left behind, unused. The bags themselves end up in the trash. The concept should be reconsidered. Use recyclable paper or biodegradable cotton, or a reusable bag to hold the contents, and load only vital items with as little packaging as possible. I used to like these kits, but then suddenly I amassed 25 , then 50, and as much as I gave them away, I still had them. I donate them to homeless shelters and give them to the support staff at work. No one wants the crappy polyester socks.
I don't think too many people are interested in the PJs. Initially I was, but the styling of TG and BR just didn't appeal to me. I wore those styles when I was 8 years old. I avoid United, so I can't comment on United's variant.
Based upon AC's treatment of the slippers, I would expect only the worst and cheapest quality product. I use airline slippers as an indication of what to expect. Compare the quality of footwear between the comfortable NH or BR type with the flimsy AC product. Even China Eastern has a better slipper and China Eastern gives them on short international flights.
One of the issues people have with airline pajamas is that some versions are heavy on man made fabrics and are not necessarily clean. These garments usually come out of sweat shops where hygiene is not a priority. The pajamas should be thoroughly washed before use because there can be an excess of irritating dyes, or pesticide/fungicide residue. Just because the PJs come in a plastic bag doesn't mean they are clean.
Is that really a good idea, considering the fact that on many routes, pax pee everywhere but in the toilet . The floors of the lav are often slick and wet. I do use the airline slippers to putter around my hotel because many hotel slippers are either too small or of even cheaper quality than AC's slippers.
Based upon AC's treatment of the slippers, I would expect only the worst and cheapest quality product. I use airline slippers as an indication of what to expect. Compare the quality of footwear between the comfortable NH or BR type with the flimsy AC product. Even China Eastern has a better slipper and China Eastern gives them on short international flights.
One of the issues people have with airline pajamas is that some versions are heavy on man made fabrics and are not necessarily clean. These garments usually come out of sweat shops where hygiene is not a priority. The pajamas should be thoroughly washed before use because there can be an excess of irritating dyes, or pesticide/fungicide residue. Just because the PJs come in a plastic bag doesn't mean they are clean.
Is that really a good idea, considering the fact that on many routes, pax pee everywhere but in the toilet . The floors of the lav are often slick and wet. I do use the airline slippers to putter around my hotel because many hotel slippers are either too small or of even cheaper quality than AC's slippers.
Oct 16, 2018, 9:17 pm
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LH switched over in either August or September to handing out reusable bags in PY. Does anyone else do this?
Oct 16, 2018, 9:51 pm
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AC actually did do this concept in the mid 2000s where the pouches changed design (same supplier - Deserving Thyme, IIRC) every six months and kept the exact same contents. The pouches were different colour and different shape each time. They were one of the more popular series that even had a shoehorn and fancier (if you will) amenities.
Oct 17, 2018, 8:19 am
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I will bring my own from a previous flight.
I always change into them immediately on boarding, prior to take-off; and change back after final meal,
about 1 hour prior to landing.
The oversized OZ A380 lavs are best, the AC ones can be cramped.
Oct 17, 2018, 8:31 am
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I always change into PJ's on any long haul. If I am on a decent airline which provides them - good, if not
I will bring my own from a previous flight.
I always change into them immediately on boarding, prior to take-off; and change back after final meal,
about 1 hour prior to landing.
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I will bring my own from a previous flight.
I always change into them immediately on boarding, prior to take-off; and change back after final meal,
about 1 hour prior to landing.
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I doubt i would use airline PJs- i have a pair of LH ones from a F flight, but have never worn them.
Oct 17, 2018, 8:40 am
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I do the same.
I like the AC slippers better than NH, BR or OZ. I find all of their slippers to be too small. And I am only a size 10 shoe.
I agree they are not the best quality, but fine for the purpose on the flight.
I pick up extra AC slippers and use them on AC transcon flights.
Based upon AC's treatment of the slippers, I would expect only the worst and cheapest quality product. I use airline slippers as an indication of what to expect. Compare the quality of footwear between the comfortable NH or BR type with the flimsy AC product. Even China Eastern has a better slipper and China Eastern gives them on short international flights.
I agree they are not the best quality, but fine for the purpose on the flight.
I pick up extra AC slippers and use them on AC transcon flights.
Oct 17, 2018, 1:58 pm
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I don't care much for pyjamas, but I wouldn't mind AC bringing the shoehorn back into their kits. The ones they had a long time ago were really high quality and really handy mid/end-flight.