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US Airways to charge for pillows, blankets
Et tu, US Airways? In a move pioneered by JetBlue, US Airways says it will start charging passengers $7 for a pillow and blanket on Feb 16.
US Airways' Power-Nap Sack (don't you just love the name?) includes a fleece blanket, inflatable neck pillow, eye shades, and foam ear plugs. The best part? It all comes in a bag embroidered with the US Airways logo.
How cool is that?
But wait! The sack also includes a coupon for $10 off any SkyMall item. Choice. Among the current top rated items on its site: Instant Pendant Light ($49.99), Heart Rate Ring ($39.84), and Foot Alignment Socks ($19.95).
So to cynics like yourselves it may just look like more piling on of fees, but it clearly all pays for itself.
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