Sleeping while flying is suddenly more expensive, if you’re on an American Airlines flight. The airline will charge you for a pillow and blanket in coach as of recently.
Starting May 1st, American Airlines will charge you 8$ for a blanket and pillow in coach on domestic flights and some international ones that are longer than 2 hours. International flights where this fee will be applied are those going in and out of Hawaii, the Caribbean, Central America, Canada and Mexico.
American evaluates all aspects of the business to ensure that economic decisions are prudent and strategic for the long-term success of the company,” said Andrea Huguely, spokesman for the company.
A fleece blanket and an inflatable pillow will be sold in a pouch and will come with a coupon for $10 discount for a $30 purchase at Bed, Bath and Beyond. The pouch will remain free in premium-class.
Ever since 2008, when economic recession reared its ugly head, airlines have started charging passengers for things that were until then free. JetBlue and US Airways imposed a 7$ fee for a blanket-and-pillow set.
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