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American Airlines to Charge for Blankets and Pillows

American Airlines will now charge $8 for a blanket and pillow on domestic flights lasting longer than two hours. USA Today reports:
Beginning May 1, coach passengers on American's domestic flights that last more than two hours, as well as those on flights to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, will have to pay $8 for a blanket and inflatable neck pillow. The airline will throw in a $10 off coupon for purchases of more than $30 at Bed Bath & Beyond stores.

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On domestic flights of less than two hours, coach passengers won't have access to blankets at all. Premium-class passengers on all American flights and coach passengers on longer international flights will continue to get free blankets and pillows. "Everything we do is evaluated in terms of what's best economically for the company while still providing services customers want," says American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely.

"I don't think it's an unreasonable fee," says Henry Harteveldt, travel industry analyst at Forrester Research. "It gives the passenger some control. If they want a blanket they can pay extra for it; if not, they didn't pay for it as part of their fare."

Airlines are scrambling to find new and larger sources of "ancillary" revenue -- money paid for services or items other than a seat. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation expects airlines globally to take in $58 billion in ancillary revenue this year -- 12% of their total expected revenue.
Air travel gets more obnoxious each month it seems. Filthy planes, poor air circulation, no leg room, delayed flights, lost luggage and security delays have turned air travel into something miserable. Charging for a germ-filled blanket is just adding insult to injury.

Posted on February 9, 2010
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Holiday Inn Offers Human Bed Warmers in Britain

Holiday Inn Green TingeReuters reports that Holiday Inn is offering human bed warmers at three hotels in Britain. Reuters says the Holiday Inn promises the human bed warmers will wear a fleece sleeper suit and cover their hair. The human bed warmers will also leave your bed before you arrive to go to sleep.
"The new Holiday Inn bed warmers service is a bit like having a giant hot water bottle in your bed," Holiday Inn spokeswoman Jane Bednall said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

The bed-warmer is equipped with a thermometer to measure the bed's required temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit).

Holiday Inn said the warmer would be fully dressed and leave the bed before the guest occupied it. They could not confirm if the warmer would shower first, but said hair would be covered.
This is creepy. Surely they could have just used hot water bottles to warm up the beds or offer guests the option of an electric blanket. Having actual people warm up your bed is not necessary.

(via Newser)

Posted on January 22, 2010
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Amazon.com Discounts Columbia Coral Fleece Throws

Amazon Columbia Throws Deal


Amazon.com has Columbia Coral Fleece Throws on sale today for $10.99 (45% off) as its Gold Box Deal of the Day. Amazon.com says the Columbia Sportswear Coral fleece throws are the "ultimate blanket to cuddle in this winter." The sale ends today. You can find the sale here on Amazon.com.

Amazon Columbia Throws Deal


Posted on December 17, 2009
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Celebrity Moms Design Baby Blankets for Charity

Celebrity Baby Blankets Bundled in Hope


Toys R' Us and Save the Children are auctioning off baby blankets designed by celebrities in a campaign called Bundled in Hope. Celebrity moms designing baby blankets include Marcia Cross, Jamie Lee Curtis, Isla Fisher, Jennifer Garner, Jennie Garth, Melissa Joan Hart, Julianne Moore, Kyra Sedgwick, Niki Taylor and Kerri Walsh. You can find the auctions on eBay here. The auctions will run in several phases through July 11th.

Pictured above are baby blankets designed by Isla Fisher (left) and Jamie lee Curtis (right).

(via Celebrity Baby Blog, Talking Shopping)

Posted on May 24, 2009
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Over 4 Million Snuggies Have Been Sold

SnuggieThe Snuggie is a kind of blanket that you can wear. It's a soft fleece blanket with oversized sleeves. The product has been promoted through tv commercials that promise a Snuggie and a free book light for $19.95 plus $7.95 postage and handling. They will also throw in a second Snuggie free with your order if you another $7.95 for postage and handling. That offer is also promoted on the getsnuggie.com website. The Snuggie comes in three colors: burgundy, royal blue and sage green.

The blanket with sleeves idea doesn't seem like much but it has really caught on. USA Today reports that over 4 million Snuggies have been sold. Snuggie groups on social networks and mentions by Jay Leno and Ellen DeGeneres have helped the Snuggie become part of popular culture.
"Every once in a while, a product transcends advertising to become part of pop culture," says Scott Boilen, president and CEO of Allstar Products Group of Hawthorne, N.Y., which conceived and markets the China-made Snuggie.

Indeed, Snuggies seem to be everywhere. See them on Facebook — nearly 250 groups, pro and con; one fan club lists 5,999 members. Watch them on YouTube — nearly 300 parody videos posted, including one titled "The Cult of the Snuggie," with 146,000 views as of Tuesday.

Jay Leno makes fun of them: "Lard-ass quilt was the original name! Why not just put your robe on backwards?" Ellen DeGeneres spoofed them, trying one on during her show. Fox News even spotted someone wearing a Snuggie in the crowd at President Obama's inauguration last week.
There's also a website called Snuggie Sightings where Snuggie fans share photos, stories and Snuggie-related news. USA Today says not everything is rosy in Snuggie world. There have been some complaints - ordered Snuggies have not arrived or have taken longer than the advertised four to six weeks.

We think Snuggies are a must-have item in a woman's wardrobe. They would be the perfect choice of attire when you want to get the message across on a date that you'd really like him to leave and make it an early evening. Because nothing says "not tonight" like a Snuggie.

Here's the classic Snuggie commercial.



Posted on January 31, 2009
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