New audio headsets
 

Just got off a much delayed PHL-SEA flight a few hours ago. Noticed that US is using new headsets (weren't a week ago). These ones are the seperate ones that use hooks/clip to hang the ear pieces against your ears. Much more comfortable than the old traditional head-clip style.

I'm glad. I just got this type of headset from CO, and I kept it because I figured I would use it on US. I wonder if the shuttle has this new head set style?

These are the same ones CO uses, only they tell you to take them with you. Actually, it's quite a different feel on Continental. Had a three course meal the other night, SEA-EWR. Unbelievable. The lobster appetizer was bigger than the whole main course on US. Then the F/A looked at me like I was nuts when I went to hand back the printed menu. Hot towels, ice cream dessert, and 4 choices for main course, all terrific. I guess they figure if you're going down for the count anyway, you might as well do it right.

The new headsets were on my PIT-LAS flight last night.

I havent seen this yet as I havent flown US in a while...

What is the latest policy?

Do they still charge for the headsets?

Do the FA's collect them at the end of the flight?

Thanks,
DrivingRain

Hope they sanitize these well...much more skin contact. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif