Amenity kits no more on coast to coast ?

[Mogul]

Flew Mel to Per on Sunday in J and there were no amenity kits handed out, the kids won't be happy when I get home.

 

[atreides]

What did the FA have to say?

 

[tuapekastar]

Flew Mel to Per on Sunday in J and there were no amenity kits handed out, the kids won't be happy when I get home.

Ditto for me last Friday but on the return (yesterday) I was asked if I wanted one, though with words along the lines of 'to use on the flight' - I'm sure they would have given me one regardless but I declined anyway. So it seems a bit hit and miss (perhaps they are trying to match QF for inconsistency )

 

[markis10]

They are only on offer on XFA xtra free amenities

 

[drewbles]

Ditto for me last Friday but on the return (yesterday) I was asked if I wanted one, though with words along the lines of 'to use on the flight' - I'm sure they would have given me one regardless but I declined anyway. So it seems a bit hit and miss (perhaps they are trying to match QF for inconsistency )

I've always been offered one 'to use on the flight'. I haven't flown J since December though. Was the OP on a 737 or A330?

 

[Mogul]

A330 XFG.

Didn't realise until yesterday.

 

[KCMil]

They apparently now only offer them standard on night flights. however you can ask for one or for something specific that you require.

 

[farstar]

I flew back on Friday 3pm PER-SYD and I only saw them offered to three customers, cabin was 80% full in J. I though it was strange but didn't want one so didn't ask. Was either XFA or XFB based on the poor seats and Video system.

 

[dk4]

I asked inflight, they are now "on request" during the day... so don't forget to request one!

 

[suze2000]

I flew to MEL-PER in Dec on an A330 and (now that I think about it) wasn't offered one. Which is a pity as I give them to my nieces and nephews.

I will remember to ask in future. :shock:

 

[Princess Fiona]

I asked inflight, they are now "on request" during the day... so don't forget to request one!

The cynic in me suggests that this will be managerial speak for looking at the figures for numbers of amenity kits used in a few months time. Getting rid of the amenity kits being the next logical step due to poor uptake by passengers

FWIW I think Amenity kits in general are a huge gimmick and particularly so on trans-cons. I'll take them if given but it wouldn't have the slightest bearing on my choice of carrier.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

yeah they are pretty much un-necessary on a daytime transcon. Sure on an overnight I like to brush my teeth before landing so that's handy. I also use the eyeshades sometimes

 

[Jurahn]

We were in J on XFA or XFB MEL-PER yesterday and no amenities kits were handed out, or even offered/mentioned by the FA. Will have to remember to ask for one next time!

 

[pblackie]

I was on XFA/B on Monday BNE-PER, asked for a kit and was told they would bring me one. Still waiting.....guess I've missed out

 

[TJShanahan]

If the reports are true, they may want to update their website...

[h=3]A330 Business Class lie-flat seat features include:[/h]

• Luxury leather
• Generous recline to lie-flat seat
• 60 inch (152cm) seat pitch
• International style amenity kit, plush blanket and pillow
• Seat back in-flight entertainment system

 

[KCMil]

The amenity kits are now only offered on night flights, though they are available on request during the day.

 

[ap_spd]

well I think amenity kit was a real nice touch, for a person like me who does not travel in J internationally given the high cost, being able to enjoy all luxuries of J while traveling using point upgrade is fun. shame to see the kit go..

unless VA was to join *A / fly to India on a shiny new 787 one can dream, cant he

 

[drewbles]

well I think amenity kit was a real nice touch, for a person like me who does not travel in J internationally given the high cost, being able to enjoy all luxuries of J while traveling using point upgrade is fun. shame to see the kit go..

unless VA was to join *A / fly to India on a shiny new 787 one can dream, cant he

They're not gone, just now available upon request.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

They're not gone, just now available upon request.

hopefully they mention it somewhere, like in the menu

 

[suze2000]

I flew MEL-PER last week and requested one, and was told they don't offer them any more and they did not have any on the flight. :evil: (terrible J product too, but that's OT and I will post about it where appropriate)