JetBlue: $7 for pillow/blanket combo

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08-04-2008, 04:52 PM

MikeB525

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JetBlue: $7 for pillow/blanket combo

And the lattest fee.....

JetBlue will begin offering pillow/blanket combo packs on flights over 2 hours. They're an eco-friendly material that resists dust mites, etc. Article doesn't say if they're "yours to keep for future JetBlue fights". Personally, I bring my own pillow. Not that terrible considering they still give you free TV, XM Radio and snacks.

JetBlue charging $7 for pillow, blanket kit - Yahoo! News

08-04-2008, 05:42 PM

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This is getting a little out of hand....

08-04-2008, 05:58 PM

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Well maybe it is getting out of hand. However it isn't the crappy pillow and blanket that you would get for free anyway, it is a nicer kit that you get to keep.

08-04-2008, 06:03 PM

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The funny thing is that all the airlines are becoming like the late Skybus

08-04-2008, 06:37 PM

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If I do end up buying one of these kits, I will flush it down their toilet before I leave the plane.

08-04-2008, 06:42 PM

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Just saw it on the news. It's for flights over 2 hours and if you pay the $7, you get a voucher at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, for $5.

To each his own....

08-04-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by skatergeek

This is getting a little out of hand....

It was out of hand when fares weren't raised to cover higher costs.

08-04-2008, 08:26 PM

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Better bring something to pee into --- next they'll start charging to use the lav.

08-04-2008, 08:37 PM

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Funny how the average American sees a $400 fare and says NO WAY! Then they see a $250 fare with $150 worth in extra charges and doesn't seem to mind.

08-04-2008, 09:00 PM

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Funny how the average American sees a $400 fare and says NO WAY! Then they see a $250 fare with $150 worth in extra charges and doesn't seem to mind.

Because they've come to expect the $150 in extra charges anyway, so they'll think the $400 ticket is really $550. And the way they're getting nickel and dimed, I can't blame 'em.