I think ancillary items such as champagne and pjs are great for economy cabins. I'm sure there would be a market for it and potentially money to be made on the items. I think more choice is great if it makes for a better experience. Meals are another huge opportunity with a la carte additional offers in economy. I would definitely pay more flying economy to get a better quality meal.
I think I have two separate views on this, I like the idea of enhancing the economy experience, and I far prefer the idea of creating new elements that can be added to economy, as opposed to removing the ones you had and charging you to get them back. So amenity kits, pjs etc are a nice idea. A properly improved dining experience would also be a big plus.
That said, my other view especially for EY is that this is a sad move that only continues to devalue the exclusivity of business class by stripping components and making them available at a price to anyone . Which will certainly have some short term financial gain for the airline but in the medium and long term is will hurt the reputation of the brand.
Yes you're right on EY cutting the PJ's in Business being tight, Daryl Kerrigan agrees. in the last few years I've been a bit of an odd chop and done the BYO in the PJ's. 'Now why would you do that?'. Quite simply routine. Peter Alexander (hello sailor) does some very good PJ's in a light material that is easy to pack, easy to wear and light to wash. I wear them in Bus & First rather than the ones offered. Works well.
Offering such items to passengers sounds like a good concept. Even trying to establish such needs before departure would be great to ensure there is no extra weight being flown around the globe. I used to take the PJ's with me, however, the overall quality was so poor that I just leave them behind, which seems such a waste. Why call them PJ's anyway? Isn't there a better design airlines could come up with along with enhanced quality? A hoody style top would be so much better and how about some decent pillows. It would make an interesting survey to check consumers feelings on which airline supplies the best quality in flight suits.
Wearing in flight suits from a another carrier would generate some free marketing, maybe QF can offer some status credits for a consumer wearing the QF PJ's whilst flying another carrier....wouldn't that be interesting.
xtfer
xtfer
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 14 Mar 2017
Total posts 159
Etihad are selling premium cabin bits and pieces including amenity kits, pajama's, etc.
https://www.etihad.com/en/info/buy-onboard-items/
Is this just a further budget direction, or something which other carriers should emulate?
aussiflyer
aussiflyer
Member since 27 Jan 2016
Total posts 41
I think ancillary items such as champagne and pjs are great for economy cabins. I'm sure there would be a market for it and potentially money to be made on the items. I think more choice is great if it makes for a better experience. Meals are another huge opportunity with a la carte additional offers in economy. I would definitely pay more flying economy to get a better quality meal.
deegee93
deegee93
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 27 Jan 2017
Total posts 37
I think it’s a good idea for economy but I do believe Etihad cancelled the PJs for business, not sure on the amenities kits which I disagree with.
mcglynp
mcglynp
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 20 Jan 2016
Total posts 48
I think I have two separate views on this, I like the idea of enhancing the economy experience, and I far prefer the idea of creating new elements that can be added to economy, as opposed to removing the ones you had and charging you to get them back. So amenity kits, pjs etc are a nice idea. A properly improved dining experience would also be a big plus.
mikes1917
mikes1917
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 05 Jan 2015
Total posts 2
$50 bucks for a pair of crappy PJ’s that I used to get for free in EY J?
BevanMcBevan
BevanMcBevan
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 01 Mar 2013
Total posts 32
Yes you're right on EY cutting the PJ's in Business being tight, Daryl Kerrigan agrees. in the last few years I've been a bit of an odd chop and done the BYO in the PJ's. 'Now why would you do that?'. Quite simply routine. Peter Alexander (hello sailor) does some very good PJ's in a light material that is easy to pack, easy to wear and light to wash. I wear them in Bus & First rather than the ones offered. Works well.
FFTrev
FFTrev
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 23 Sep 2013
Total posts 11
Airlines have a two sizes fits all approach so my body would burst out of pj's inflight - not a pretty sight !!!
Journeyman
Journeyman
Singapore Airlines - The PPS Club
Member since 11 Sep 2015
Total posts 30
Who cares?
DEKO
DEKO
Member since 18 Apr 2018
Total posts 1
Another reason why I moved to Qatar
Crane62
Crane62
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 16 Mar 2018
Total posts 13
Offering such items to passengers sounds like a good concept. Even trying to establish such needs before departure would be great to ensure there is no extra weight being flown around the globe. I used to take the PJ's with me, however, the overall quality was so poor that I just leave them behind, which seems such a waste. Why call them PJ's anyway? Isn't there a better design airlines could come up with along with enhanced quality? A hoody style top would be so much better and how about some decent pillows. It would make an interesting survey to check consumers feelings on which airline supplies the best quality in flight suits.
jrezek
jrezek
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 06 May 2015
Total posts 2
Airline PJs massively oversized for many females but smallest size on offer better than nothing 😊