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American Airlines has announced its plans to move to cashless cabins within the United States and Canada this summer to streamline in-flight sales. Flight attendants using hand-held electronic devices will scan major credit cards and debit cards for purchases of on-board amenities such as headsets, meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages.
US Airways has begun charging for its pillow-and-blanket kits in coach on domestic flights. Its “Power-Nap Sack” includes a 34-by-60 inch fleece blanket, neck pillow, eyeshades, ear plugs, and a $10-off coupon in the SkyMall catalog packed in a drawstring bag with the airline’s logo. According to the airline, it “is a natural extension of its ‘pay for what you choose and use’ model it began rolling out last year.”
Lufthansa Airlines has opened a new 13,100-square-foot lounge at Frankfurt International Airport in Concourse B of Terminal 1, catering to first-class passengers and its elite category of frequent flyers—particularly benefiting transfer passengers who previously had to exit the airport to use the First Class Terminal. Along with this convenience, the new lounge will offer a dedicated security clearance area, computer stations, shower facilities and beds, food and drinks, and feature a spa.
Sources: usatoday.com; startribune.com
