No more pillows in domestic First Class - aligning with AA
Sep 15, 2014, 8:16 pm
#16
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I've been on the AA side and without pillows on anything but a transcon, but even then I don't miss them. Any flight that I'd want a pillow on I take my own as that soft thing they call a pillow doesn't help me any with head support in any position where I'd want to sleep. I think its good to remove them as they mostly just got put in the footwell when I was on anything but a TATL or TPAC flight.
Sep 15, 2014, 9:40 pm
#17
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I always end up playing the head bob game when using the pillows, so they just get in the way.
Now, opening up the F lav to Y is
. Last thing I want is people constantly going up and down that aisle to the point where you can only get restful sleep in a window seat.
Now, opening up the F lav to Y is
. Last thing I want is people constantly going up and down that aisle to the point where you can only get restful sleep in a window seat.
Sep 16, 2014, 12:44 am
#18
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Four segments in F the past few days, all with blanket and no pillow.
I always just tossed both of them in the overhead bin as soon as I got to the seat, so not really missing 'em. I have an actual pillow for long flights.
I always just tossed both of them in the overhead bin as soon as I got to the seat, so not really missing 'em. I have an actual pillow for long flights.
Sep 16, 2014, 12:44 am
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I can't think of anything more nasty on an airplane than the pillow. (Well the lavatories give them a good run for their money). Never use them. Whenever one is placed on the seat, I always put in it the overhead or on the floor.
Sep 16, 2014, 1:27 am
#20
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No more pillows in domestic First Class - aligning with AA
Pillows weren't that bad as far as being clean, the pillowcases were changed just about every leg. It's the blankets that are reused during the day. As I said before, and people are verifying the pillows almost always ended up on the floor, in the overhead or occasionally "walking" to Y. Very rarely did anyone actually use them.
Sep 16, 2014, 2:46 am
#21
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You mean AA F (regional/midcons) didn't have pillows? Didn't realize that. I thought all AA F flights had pillows, in addition to the blankets.
Sep 16, 2014, 4:37 am
#22
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I've also noticed the pillows missing from my last few flights in US F. I almost always found myself stuffing the pillow next to the seat the moment I sat down through, so I can't say I'm directly affected by the change. I'll lump this into the category of cost-saving moves that I only begrudge because it reminds me they're pinching every penny, not because I actually want a pillow.
It seems to me that a reasonable solution would be for a supply of pillows to still be stocked on board and offered as an option to FC pax, but not simply waiting on every seat.
"Can I offer you a drink prior to takeoff?
Yes, double scotch on the rocks please.
Will you be needing a pillow as well?"
It seems to me that a reasonable solution would be for a supply of pillows to still be stocked on board and offered as an option to FC pax, but not simply waiting on every seat.
"Can I offer you a drink prior to takeoff?
Yes, double scotch on the rocks please.
Will you be needing a pillow as well?"
Sep 16, 2014, 11:55 am
#23
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Anyone have an idea of how much pillow savings money we are talking about here? Those things can't cost US more than a dollar or two. Will they charge for sodas again next? IMO This is an example of dumb cost cutting.
Sep 16, 2014, 4:51 pm
#24
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I bring an inflatable on by travelrest. It's pretty unwieldy, but does the job. I prefer to not have to use it, but now I guess I will. I don't like the ones that go around the neck and you can't compress and slip in a bag. Personal taste.
Oh well.
Oh well.
Sep 16, 2014, 8:39 pm
#25
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I am one who liked the pillows. I know that some don't use them but to say that 99% don't doesn't mesh with what I see on my flights.
I am not thrilled about this, as it is just one more thing I now need to bring with me that I really don't have any room for.
I can see having a smaller number if they don't seem to all be used, available if requested.
Does AA also have only 1 litre bottles of water on flights? Anyone know if we will be able to get a bottle of water if we want one anytime soon?
I am not thrilled about this, as it is just one more thing I now need to bring with me that I really don't have any room for.
I can see having a smaller number if they don't seem to all be used, available if requested.
Does AA also have only 1 litre bottles of water on flights? Anyone know if we will be able to get a bottle of water if we want one anytime soon?
Sep 16, 2014, 8:57 pm
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Sep 16, 2014, 9:03 pm
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Or used to cushion those same feet on the bulkhead -- or arm rest in front, or on top of a computer bag.
Or sat on and used as a catalytic converter in all the way across the country.
Or used to muffle a sneeze because there was nothing else.
Stuff like that.
I've seen all of this -- and none of it is particularly rare.
Sep 16, 2014, 9:44 pm
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Because the seatback headrests haven't been put on the floor and rubbed around by shoeless, sockless feet.
Or used to cushion those same feet on the bulkhead -- or arm rest in front, or on top of a computer bag.
Or sat on and used as a catalytic converter in all the way across the country.
Or used to muffle a sneeze because there was nothing else.
Stuff like that.
I've seen all of this -- and none of it is particularly rare.
Or used to cushion those same feet on the bulkhead -- or arm rest in front, or on top of a computer bag.
Or sat on and used as a catalytic converter in all the way across the country.
Or used to muffle a sneeze because there was nothing else.
Stuff like that.
I've seen all of this -- and none of it is particularly rare.
Sep 17, 2014, 12:27 am
#30
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If the headrest looks dirty, I sometimes will use a handy wipe on it. Moreover, the headrest only touches the back of my head; not my face. And previous users of that headrest were less likely breathing or coughing into it; and in some cases not sitting on it.