New Cowshed Amenity / Shower Kits [1 Aug 2015, Revised March 2016]
Jul 7, 2015, 11:36 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: ORD
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Platinum/LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 5,599
I rarely use them. BUT, I usually give each of my nieces (both under 11) one of these at Christmas, it's like a little play makeup bag with the lotion and lip balm. The new bag looks much nicer!
Jul 7, 2015, 11:37 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chicago
Programs: QF P1,UA 1K,HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 143
I just donated about 30 amenity kits to the local homeless shelter. I can't help myself from taking them even though I don't need them.
I am excited to see the new kits.
I am excited to see the new kits.
Jul 7, 2015, 11:37 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,492
+1 - a memorable kit will enhance the perception of the airline / experience, and average kit is neutral, and poor kits will hurt. UA kits were, IMO, average at best. Not bad - and I do give them points for efforts (i.e. the recent gold themed kits)...
Last edited by bmwe92fan; Jul 7, 2015 at 11:52 am
Jul 7, 2015, 11:42 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
Jul 7, 2015, 11:42 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,492
Jul 7, 2015, 12:12 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA 1K & 2MM, Bonvoy Titanium & LTP, HH Gold, Accor Silver, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 2,360
Concur that the new kits look nice. Perhaps I should switch my YVR-MUC on LH in the first week of August over to UA....
Jul 7, 2015, 12:13 pm
#24
Join Date: May 2004
Location: PHL
Programs: UA 1k, US ex-CP, NW silver, Marriott plat, SPG gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 421
These look like a nice step up!
My favorite kits are still the Rimowa kits on NH and TG first class - to me they are so cool... A friend of mine owns one of the largest global companies that puts together these things for the suppliers / airlines - you would be amazed how cheap they are (only a few dollars cost each) - which always amazed me how little companies spend on their "best' customers (not a UA comment no flames please).
My favorite kits are still the Rimowa kits on NH and TG first class - to me they are so cool... A friend of mine owns one of the largest global companies that puts together these things for the suppliers / airlines - you would be amazed how cheap they are (only a few dollars cost each) - which always amazed me how little companies spend on their "best' customers (not a UA comment no flames please).
As far as do customers care about kits? I never use anything other than the eyecover but I have a bunch stocked in the house for guests and the kids sure enjoy playing with them
Jul 7, 2015, 12:13 pm
#25
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
Programs: UA GS 1.7MM, AA 2.1MM, EK, BA, SQ, CX, Marriot LT, Accor P
Posts: 6,492
Jul 7, 2015, 12:37 pm
#26
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: 6km East of EPAYE
Programs: UA Silver, AA Platinum, AS & DL GM Marriott TE, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,582
Wow, you must really like Cowshed products!
Jul 7, 2015, 12:46 pm
#27
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 640
Since when did the amenity kits turn into those bags full of marketing materials you get when attending a convention? The last straw for me was during May/June when the kits for IAD-PEK had golf balls, golf tees, and dorky looking socks. No thanks. I don't need that kind of useless bulk, and I stated as much when UA asked me to comment on those flights.
Jul 7, 2015, 1:55 pm
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: UA Plat 2MM. DL Plat, AS MVP
Posts: 12,760
Very nice looking!
I have to admit that my favorite UA kits were the cheapest ones... The drawstring bag. I use these old bags for my charging wires, earphones, and other electronic stuff. Easy to put in the bags.
The new golf bag amenity kit is also perfect for this!
I have to admit that my favorite UA kits were the cheapest ones... The drawstring bag. I use these old bags for my charging wires, earphones, and other electronic stuff. Easy to put in the bags.
The new golf bag amenity kit is also perfect for this!
Jul 7, 2015, 2:03 pm
#30
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: IAH
Programs: UA Premier 1K, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 158
As a Hindu, I'm irritated, but I also recognize there's not much I can do about it unless there's another *A airline flying the same route. (I'm just as irritated that when I buy a car here in the US, if I want advanced features, I have to get it with leather seats.)