It was only a matter of time, but American Airlines has done the inevitable and is now charging its passengers to keep from being cold. Beginning in May, the airline will begin charging eight bucks for blankets in coach on domestic and short international flights. The Associated Press is reporting that blankets will remain complimentary in premium-class cabins and in all cabins for many international flights including those to Europe and Asia. The airline will sell a blue fleece blanket with an inflatable neck pillow in a clear zippered pouch, and will throw in coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase at Bed, Bath and Beyond. American is not the first to charge for not being cold. JetBlue and US Airways charge $7 for a blanket-and-pillow set, with US Airways adding eye shades and earplugs.
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02/09/2010
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This is awfully wasteful since most people are not going to want to carry that thing around during their trip. I hope they have a recycling bin at the arrival gate; maybe give all the used blankets to the nearest homeless shelter.
Posted by: johnny | 02/09/2010 at 05:19 PM
I do not know what significance it makes as I guess most people would like to carry their own things. However as per my opinion is concerned I do not think that such charge is justified. :)
Posted by: Blankets | 02/14/2010 at 11:09 AM