JetBlue Charges $7 for Pillow

[elag777]

"Excuse me, miss. I would like a pillow. Not a big pillow. Just one big enough for say a G.I. Joe. Thanks. Oh, and I would like a blanket. Not a big blanket. Just one big enough to tie around my neck like a cape, so I can play Superman. Thanks."

Who cares. It's just another airplane ride, blankets or not. It is just another joke, in a long list of jokes, that aren't funny.

I ride JB once in a while and I think it's in poor taste at best and worst.

I think you might be a moron at best and worst just a moron...uke:

 

[captain dad]

Contempt for the customer...do you think that will help? Is that a result of the downward slide of the industry or just a new part of the "JB experience"?

I think it is cheap and low rate. What's next? Pay toilets?

It's not just JB, nor is it the pilot's decision. However, what is more moronic? Make the decision to charge $7 for a pillow and blanket or defending the people that made the decision. Just because your boss started this, it doesn't mean you have to like it.

You're not the pillow police! You're Pilots! Start acting like it.

 

[clickclickboom]

Contempt for the customer...do you think that will help? Is that a result of the downward slide of the industry or just a new part of the "JB experience"?

I think it is cheap and low rate. What's next? Pay toilets?

It's not just JB, nor is it the pilot's decision. However, what is more moronic? Make the decision to charge $7 for a pillow and blanket or defending the people that made the decision. Just because your boss started this, it doesn't mean you have to like it.

You're not the pillow police! You're Pilots! Start acting like it.

You Frac guys always have all the answers. Pat yourself on the back and realize that in the world of flying the rich and famous not EVERYONE out there can afford to spend an extra 20k per month plus hourly fees for 100 hours in ( Thats 20 trips down the hanukkah highway) in an entry level jet.

I know I know the worst part of your job is the commute to and from work been there done that for 8 years as a former frac guy.

With all your Rudy's prawn and crudite trays and never ending lox platters to nibble on while enjoying every leather bound recliner in the hemisphere why even lower yourself to our level and respond?

 

[DIAMONDDD]

Edited....I see that Captain Dad did interview at jetBlue.

 

[captain dad]

Yep, I sure did. I was also told to expect a class date and then got a rejection letter. In hind sight it was the best thing that could have happened to me. Three years ago I might add. Ancient history in this business. Do you really think I am carrying a grudge.

And no, I don't claim to have any answers. I was just making an observation. I think all the airlines are continuing down a road that makes riding Greyhound or Amtrak an viable option.

JB is just at the top of the list lately with this foolishness. NWA charging for exit row seats, US Air charging for water...where does it end before they raise fares and just pay the piper. The only salvation I see is re-regulation. again just my opinion. What do you think?

I have said it before and I will say it again. I like your product for the most part. I think this latest issue only sullies your good name.

Good Luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHVOAl3jSRc

P.S. Click, I would lay off the anti-semite innuendo. I find it offensive and it is poor taste. Just a suggestion.

 

[Motorradfahrer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHVOAl3jSRc
P.S. Click, I would lay off the anti-semite innuendo. I find it offensive and it is poor taste. Just a suggestion.

I'll second that

 

[Amish RakeFight]

It wasn't THAT offensive.

 

[elag777]

You have got to be kidding! Anti semite innuendo! paleez...you kill me! maybe it would be better if he said "thinly sliced salmon on toasted circular pieces of bread with holes in them!" Stop being an up-tight PC patrolman!
BTW I love lox!

 

[Amish RakeFight]

You have got to be kidding! Anti semite innuendo! paleez...you kill me! maybe it would be better if he said "thinly sliced salmon on toasted circular pieces of bread with holes in them!" Stop being an up-tight PC patrolman!
BTW I love lox!

I think you need to reread the post. Look for the word before "highway."


Maybe this proves it wasn't offensive at all if this guy thought the lox remark was a jab.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Lox is good, but Sable is much tastier. Try a toasted everything bagel (when you're in NYC!) buttered with a few slices of sable.

YUMMMMMM!


(they say the reason bagels taste so good in NYC is due to the water used.)

 

[DIAMONDDD]

Yep, I sure did. I was also told to expect a class date and then got a rejection letter. In hind sight it was the best thing that could have happened to me. Three years ago I might add. Ancient history in this business. Do you really think I am carrying a grudge.

Grudge? I don't know. I get the feeling that the fact that you were turned down here may affect your judgement of the company. If you were on the frac board and there was someone that was pretty excited about the possibility of getting hired at Netjets, but got turned down, I think if that person came back later to NetJets threads and took shots at the company or some of its key players, you might feel the same. And if you called that person out and that person said "yeah, I may have gotten turned down but Maannnn did I dodge a bullet there. I am so much better off, you wouldn't believe it" I think you may feel that persons view may be tainted. That's a little how I feel.
I know that when I flew (many years) for the fractionals that there were more than a few frac pilots that always had a little chip on their shoulder about airline pilots. I never really understood that. I also know that some airline pilots view frac pilots in a less than stellar view. I don't get that either. I've done both. Both have their goods and bads. Both groups have great folks and monkeys.

 

[captain dad]

This isn't about me, it's about your companies stupid blanket and pillow BS. But, whatever pops your bobber.

I sympathize, you folks gotta make money and i don't know how that can be done while competing on fares and routes.

Personally, I don't think I will be buying a blanket any time soon.

 

[armani]

We charge for everything and make money blanket, drink, checking a bag, and certain seat will cost you. Maybe the Blue is on to our secret these things do work and account for revenue. LOTS of revenue.

 

[Oh-ryan]

Blue dudes- what's with the 100 bone fee to change a flight? Used to be 25. How bout some kind of graduated scale like 25 bucks if changes are made 90 days in advance, 50 bucks for 60 days, etc?

To go from 25 to 100 overnight is a bit extreme.

 

[waterski]

Blue dudes- what's with the 100 bone fee to change a flight? Used to be 25. How bout some kind of graduated scale like 25 bucks if changes are made 90 days in advance, 50 bucks for 60 days, etc?

To go from 25 to 100 overnight is a bit extreme.

FYI is $50. now...