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Amenity Kit Review: Delta Air Lines Business Elite (April 2012)

Not too long ago, Delta Air Lines introduced a new amenity kit for Business Elite passengers and I’ve selected the new version for this installment of Amenity Kit Reviews. I also reviewed the previous red cylindrical offering. For a better description of each category and the 7-point scale for scoring, please refer to my introductory…

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Air New Zealand Business Premier Amenity Kit Giveaway

It’s no secret that I horde amenity kits and a fellow blogger that knows my unique passion for them reached out to me a couple of days ago looking to spread the word that he’s giving away an extra Air New Zealand Business Premier kit he received recently. I already have one in my collection,…

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United Airlines to rebrand international cabins & upgrade premium amenities

United Airlines today announced the rebranding of international cabin classes and the upgrade of food, entertainment and amenities on those flights. United First will be named United Global First on three-cabin aircraft and Continental’s BusinessFirst name will replace United Business beginning March 3, 2012. The enhanced amenities will include: Additional in-flight food choices, including a…

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Amenity Kit Review: Asiana Airlines Business Class (November 2011)

I flew with Asiana Airlines this past November in First Class to Seoul (its amenity kit review here) and Business Class on the return. Below is my review of the Business Class offering for this installment of Amenity Kit Reviews. For a better description of each category, and the 7-point scale for scoring, please review…

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Amenity Kit Review: Virgin Australia Business Class (November 2011)

I’m partnering up with Brad over at Upgrd.com for this installment of Amenity Kit Reviews. He recently flew V Australia, now Virgin Australia, from Los Angeles to Sydney in Business Class and posted an excellent review of the flight here. Knowing I’m a collector, he sent me a spare kit for my review. For a…

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Amenity Kit Review: Asiana Airlines First Class (November 2011)

Having just finished the final installment of my Asiana Airlines trip report, here is the next edition of my series on Amenity Kit Reviews featuring Asiana’s First Class offering. For a better description of each category and the 7-point scale for scoring, please review my introductory post here. Bag/Container: Asiana provides a cream-colored leather zipper…

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Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 202 Seoul-Incheon to Los Angeles

Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Introduction & Itinerary Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Check-in & Star Alliance First Class Lounge LAX Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 201 Los Angeles to Seoul-Incheon Asiana Airlines Trip Report: OZ 723 Seoul-Incheon to Hong Kong Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Check-in & CNAC Lounge Hong Kong Asiana Airlines Trip Report: Singapore Airlines…

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Amenity Kit Review: American Airlines Premium First & Business Class (Fall 2011)

American Airlines recently upgraded their onboard amenities for international Business and First Class passengers. In addition to updated blankets and duvets, First Class customers also now receive a quilted bed topper, slippers and pajamas. Both Business and First passengers receive the same amenity kit – newly redesigned featuring the legendary Eames Dot Pattern – which…

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Amenity Kit Review: Thai Airways Royal First Class (Summer 2011)

I wish U.S. airlines invested in upgrading their amenity kits to compete with many of the foreign carrier ones I’ve scored in my Amenity Kit Reviews series. Here’s another great one featuring Thai Airways’ Royal First Class offering. For a better description of each category, and the 7-point scale for scoring, please review my introductory…

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The next ancillary airline product for coach passengers: amenity kits

An article appeared in the San Jose Mercury News in May discussing the evolution of amenity kits since their introduction around the 1950s. As a collector of the kits myself, I’m keen to know what the future holds for them as some airlines are foregoing fully stocked bags/containers and simply handing out individual products upon…

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