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...

 

[viper01]

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.

$60 oil to $147 is a bit extreme too...

 

[Oh-ryan]

$60 oil to $147 is a bit extreme too...

agreed. But I already got my ticket. I don't think I should be allowed to change it for free and I should definitely have to pay any difference in airfare, but a 100 buck penalty? That's more than it costs for most of jetBlue's NY-FL one way fares. I'd rather see you charge more for the initial fare than stick it to me if I need to reschedule.

That's just the consumer talking though. I am sure the bean counters bounced it off their MBA's and decided this was the best way to go about it.

 

[a320drivr]

Had a FA charge me $7.00 for a BJ the other day!!!

 

[StarChecker]

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.

You're right. When I was at the meeting that decided this, I fought very hard against it....but the bean counters prevailed....


I don't care if it's a bit extreme....because you know who's tired of subsidizing that 100 fare to FL.....






ME!...

 

[viper01]

You're right. When I was at the meeting that decided this, I fought very hard against it....but the bean counters prevailed....


I don't care if it's a bit extreme....because you know who's tired of subsidizing that 100 fare to FL.....






ME!...

Me too......

 

[Longhorn]

Had a FA charge me $7.00 for a BJ the other day!!!

What was his name?

HAHAHAHA j/k :nuts:

 

[Dave's kid]

agreed. But I already got my ticket. I don't think I should be allowed to change it for free and I should definitely have to pay any difference in airfare, but a 100 buck penalty? That's more than it costs for most of jetBlue's NY-FL one way fares. I'd rather see you charge more for the initial fare than stick it to me if I need to reschedule.

That's just the consumer talking though. I am sure the bean counters bounced it off their MBA's and decided this was the best way to go about it.

I have a great website for you:

http://www.jetblue.com/help/contactus/help_contact_problems.aspx

I know we all care about our customers, so instead of complaining on here to a bunch of pilots that have absolutely no control over the situation. How about you complain to somebody who can actually make a difference?

 

[johnboy99]

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.

No, it could be worse. Tell us about how your great company rapes the rich with their ultra high management fees and hourly rates. Who's got the better value. Hum what the hell would a pillow and blanket cost on your Citation like $5000.00 an hour. Sure as hell would be alot higher than $7.

You can admit it or not, you hold a grudge against JetBlue. Otherwise you would not be over here spouting off at the mouth. I was hired over at Netjets in 2001 and respectfully declined. Frac flying is not for everybody contrary to what you believe. Do you see me running my mouth on the frac board NO.

Don't buy the pillow. We will survive just fine. Enjoy your commute home on the oversold rj while walking in the rain to your aircraft with no APU. As long as we have our great product and people it will give you something to bitch about.

 

[DIAMONDDD]

That's a little more "abrasive" than I was going to be, Johnboy. Having said that, though, a quick search of posts by Captain dad will reveal that he was pretty excited about interviewing and didn't have, as far as I have read, anything negative to say about B6 up until our hiring dept. told him "no thanks". After that, most, if not all, posts about B6 have at least one little "jab" in them. He says he is not holding a grudge and just telling it like it is. I feel differently. I don't think anyone is going to change their minds on this deal. Time to move on, everyone.

 

[Bavarian Chef]

That's a little more "abrasive" than I was going to be, Johnboy. Having said that, though, a quick search of posts by Captain dad will reveal that he was pretty excited about interviewing and didn't have, as far as I have read, anything negative to say about B6 up until our hiring dept. told him "no thanks". After that, most, if not all, posts about B6 have at least one little "jab" in them. He says he is not holding a grudge and just telling it like it is. I feel differently. I don't think anyone is going to change their minds on this deal. Time to move on, everyone.

Bitter about not getting hired at JB -- now that's some funny sheet.

 

[DIAMONDDD]

Bitter about not getting hired at JB -- now that's some funny sheet.

Agreed. But that seems to be the case here, IMO.

 

[clickclickboom]

The frac guys at NJ have a nice situation and its too bad that captain dad did not get hired here. At the end of his career i am sure he will look back completely happy with the track he took.

While we are debating frac vs jb flying and having been on both sides I will be the first to admit that I loved the dynamic environment of fractional, having my own aircraft, and flying to many different places

BUT>>>>>>>>>


I will take endless filth of JFK, The rude people, lowlife passengers, and 2 leg commute, crash pad etc etc anyday of the week to have the flexibility to bid my monthly schedule.


My QOL far surpasses fractional flyingbar none. To have the ability to ask the wife what days i need off the next month for partys/family events is priceless...

Bids just came out today 19 days off all commutable with the exception of a Puerta Plata and a Santiago day turn, and 80 hours credit. I bid about 35-40% in JFK...

 

[DIAMONDDD]

The frac guys at NJ have a nice situation and its too bad that captain dad did not get hired here. At the end of his career i am sure he will look back completely happy with the track he took.

While we are debating frac vs jb flying and having been on both sides I will be the first to admit that I loved the dynamic environment of fractional, having my own aircraft, and flying to many different places

BUT>>>>>>>>>


I will take endless filth of JFK, The rude people, lowlife passengers, and 2 leg commute, crash pad etc etc anyday of the week to have the flexibility to bid my monthly schedule.


My QOL far surpasses fractional flyingbar none. To have the ability to ask the wife what days i need off the next month for partys/family events is priceless...

Bids just came out today 19 days off all commutable with the exception of a Puerta Plata and a Santiago day turn, and 80 hours credit. I bid about 35-40% in JFK...

I just wanted to get back in the thread before a frac guy comes in to say how much better that flying is than the crummy airlines.

 

[captain dad]

You guys are so far off base...but if it makes you feel better, go for it.

I treat all pilots the same. Gold tie, blue shirt, and yes even NWA badge.


My comments were not directed at you as pilots. Instead, they were directed at a policy that your management put in place. You respond with personal attacks and character smears. Do you guys treat other pilots like this in person? I didn't start the whole ours is better than yours BS. One of your guys brought that up. Each his own and yes I am sorry I even bothered.

I'm done. Good luck. Fly safe.

 

[Dizel8]

I think it comes down to what the passengers are willing to pay, or in this case, unwilling to pay, for a ticket. They want to pay the absolute lowest price!

For the longest time, the number one complaint of passengers was too little legroom, so airlines such as AA, pulled out seats and increased legroom, but lo and behold, most passengers were unwilling to pay a slightly higher price for this, so AA put the seats back in.

jetblue had pillows, blankets, free headsets, free TV, low change fees etc., etc, but even though the passengers appreciated this, they didn't appreciate the slightly higher fare this service cost. Hence, it was a no win situation, particularily in light of the run up in oil.

jetblue, like most other airlines, pulled pillows and blankets of the airplanes a while ago, but realizing, that some passengers might want to buy said, they offer the option of doing so. One can compared it to Starbucks, some people just want coffee, but some want frappalattecappusoywithatwistandfoam, so Starbuck sells it, but it sure cost more. Go to any airport and notice what people spend money on, 4.95 for a glossy magazine full of ads, no problem, the aforementioned frappalatte for 6 bucks, no problem, thow in a sad looking salad for 8, sure load me up, but three dollars more for an airline ticket, "are you frigging nuts, that is like highway robbery?" Even if that airline offered better service than some others.

So, jetblue offers you the opportunity to buy a nice pillow and blanket set for $7, plus you get a $5 gift certificate. Seems like a pretty reasonable proposition to me.