business/first class swag

[crashcourse]

I fly on AC way too much so on overseas flights I get that same blue tote of miniature lotions and creams, socks, eye mask, ear plugs and mints.

In ANA business you get a pair of slippers in a slipper tote... woohoo!

What kind of swag have you gotten on business/first class flights?

[redbridge]

they must be standard freebies:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/n...te=1&p=7499310

redbridge

[Pete_Coach]

For $4000 to $6000 or more for a 5 or 7 hour flight overseas I sure don't consider a blue tote of miniature lotions and creams, socks, eye mask, ear plugs and mints let alone pair of slippers in a slipper tote swag. As a matter of fact, for that kind of money I don't consider anything as swag, only as junk for my money.
I flew to Europe a lot as well and just flew business or first when I got upgraded, I could never justify the expense to me or my employer.

[Cheap]

For me, being able to take a shower, eat and have a few drinks in the lounge is worth more than the junk they give you on the plane.

[gmark2000]

It's astounding how many people leave this stuff behind in Executive class. Granted, this stuff builds up over time.

[Coolers]

My recent YYZ-HKG trip on CX in J netted me an Agnes B travel pack with socks, eye mask, some random lotions, earplugs, and toiletries.

[dark169]

my favorite perk is the drinks and the lounge

[Pete_Coach]

My recent YYZ-HKG trip on CX in J netted me an Agnes B travel pack with socks, eye mask, some random lotions, earplugs, and toiletries.

my favorite perk is the drinks and the lounge

friggin expensive socks and drinks
What surprises me about business class folks is how much of a slob they are. When walking off the aircraft it astounds me how they just throw things (including the wonderful swag) on the floor or seat or wherever when they leave. I guess they are used to having someone clean up after them??

[boyoflondon]

You should check out Air France business class. The food they serve is something else and the staff is amazing. Even the econ class has a bar in the middle of the plane where you can go at any time to get refreshments.

[dark169]

friggin expensive socks and drinks

what makes you think I paid for the seat?

I always consider the drinks/extras as perks I (or my company) pays the extra becuase of the comfort.

[cayouche]

friggin expensive socks and drinks

It's called upgrade certificates.

I sure don't pay for executive class tickets, but when you travel often, they give you upgrade certificates.

It sure is nice flying first class when it's a 14-15h flight (YYZ to HKG).

When in Asia, I find myself being upgraded quite often for free, even for short flights. That's nice.

[coolspot]

friggin expensive socks and drinks
What surprises me about business class folks is how much of a slob they are. When walking off the aircraft it astounds me how they just throw things (including the wonderful swag) on the floor or seat or wherever when they leave. I guess they are used to having someone clean up after them??

No it's because they didn't pay for the ticket themselves If they paid out of pocket, I'm sure they would treat the freebies much differently.

[Pete_Coach]

what makes you think I paid for the seat?

I always consider the drinks/extras as perks I (or my company) pays the extra becuase of the comfort.

It's called upgrade certificates.

I sure don't pay for executive class tickets, but when you travel often, they give you upgrade certificates.

It sure is nice flying first class when it's a 14-15h flight (YYZ to HKG).

When in Asia, I find myself being upgraded quite often for free, even for short flights. That's nice.

No it's because they didn't pay for the ticket themselves If they paid out of pocket, I'm sure they would treat the freebies much differently.

So, the swag is the free upgrade too, not just the drinks and socks? Well then, that changes everything, especially if it more than just the socks and toiletries
Lighten up folks, freebies are fine....unless you pay an extraordinary amount to get them.

[cayouche]

Lighten up folks, freebies are fine....unless you pay an extraordinary amount to get them.

$10K socks!! Woo!

[commie]

not so much a swag during a flight in biz class...But Air Canada sent out a nice Sony noise cancelling earphones to their Super Elite members...In advance of them charging for headphones on flights..

I thought that was a nice touch.