Qantas RM Williams Business Amenity Kits

[RooFlyer]

Most here travelling to Europe would have two near consecutive flights. There’ll be an amenity kit on each flight. I usually leave the second one behind - not because I don’t appreciate it but because I’ve just got one.

Personally, I am completely unmoved by any brand name in an amenity kit or just about any other aspect of life. All it means is an extra cost in paying for the brand label (passed on to customers in one way or another) and the product itself is probably made in China right alongside the unbranded version.

I like the new RM Williams Qantas kit but only for the pouch itself..

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Most here travelling to Europe would have two near consecutive flights. There’ll be an amenity kit on each flight. I usually leave the second one behind - not because I don’t appreciate it but because I’ve just got one.

Personally, I am completely unmoved by any brand name in an amenity kit or just about any other aspect of life. All it means is an extra cost in paying for the brand label (passed on to customers in one way or another) and the product itself is probably made in China right alongside the unbranded version.

I like the new RM Williams Qantas kit but only for the pouch itself..

I don’t know whether the airline does pay for it? I’d always assumed the company involved gave their product for free, for marketing purposes? Unless they went out to tender?

 

[RooFlyer]

I don’t know whether the airline does pay for it? I’d always assumed the company involved gave their product for free, for marketing purposes? Unless they went out to tender?

A couple of possible scenarios, amongst others.

Qantas goes to RM Williams and says ‘hey do you want to put your merchandise and brand in front of our premium passengers? Supply X000 amenity kit pouches and you’ll get great exposure.’

Qantas thinks: ‘we’ve got to supply these amenity kits. How can we make them look more attractive? Ah ha - let’s approach RM Williams to see if they’ll put their label on them.

 

[kearvaigskewer]

I don’t know whether the airline does pay for it? I’d always assumed the company involved gave their product for free, for marketing purposes? Unless they went out to tender?

There are companies that negotiate the deals between the airlines and brands, for example BUZZ in Melbourne. Usually the airlines will go to them saying we are looking for x, y and z and the amenity company will find a brand and negotiate for the use of the brand name. Usually the brand doesn't produce or provide anything other than the use of their brand. Instead these specialist companies produce the kits. Full kits often cost less than $2 to produce.

 

[Pushka]

Most here travelling to Europe would have two near consecutive flights. There’ll be an amenity kit on each flight. I usually leave the second one behind - not because I don’t appreciate it but because I’ve just got one.

Personally, I am completely unmoved by any brand name in an amenity kit or just about any other aspect of life. All it means is an extra cost in paying for the brand label (passed on to customers in one way or another) and the product itself is probably made in China right alongside the unbranded version.

I like the new RM Williams Qantas kit but only for the pouch itself..

Why would you assume the price will subsequently taken into account?

 

[RooFlyer]

Why would you assume the price will subsequently taken into account?

Because I'm a cynical old coot and assume all costs to a business are passed on, one way or another.

 

[marquisite]

So you can always go ‘on demand’. As the article says, amenity kits are a nice souvenir for irregular flyers. And some of them come with good products!

Irregular flyer present . On demand kits sound like a great solution.

When I flew Fiji Airways business overnight last year (first business experience) I was looking forward to one for a souvenir but once onboard found out they have stopped offering them. Surprising having read an article from December 2024 about Fiji's brand new amenity kits! The rest of the experience (seat, meals, service, etc) was amazing, especially for someone who usually flies economy like me.

 

[SYD]

Most here travelling to Europe would have two near consecutive flights. There’ll be an amenity kit on each flight. I usually leave the second one behind - not because I don’t appreciate it but because I’ve just got one.

I haven’t done two hop QF flights to/from Oz / Euro for a while but I have noticed that some airlines have different amenities on their true longhaul flights compared to their shorter flights. eg QR from Oz / Asia to/from DOH are bigger/nicer and the Euro hops are the smaller ones. So you’re inclined to take both because they’re different!

OT, but I usually try and grab the QR PJs because the newer ones have pockets in the pants (and quite handy to wear around the house or on other airlines! ).

 

[Scarlett]

Most here travelling to Europe would have two near consecutive flights. There’ll be an amenity kit on each flight. I usually leave the second one behind - not because I don’t appreciate it but because I’ve just got one.

Personally, I am completely unmoved by any brand name in an amenity kit or just about any other aspect of life. All it means is an extra cost in paying for the brand label (passed on to customers in one way or another) and the product itself is probably made in China right alongside the unbranded version.

I like the new RM Williams Qantas kit but only for the pouch itself..

I was nodding along reading this thinking, yep, exactly. (unlike you though I couldn’t care less about the new RMW bag)

But then I remembered that QF once had tubes like this in their amenity kit and it was the best lip balm I’ve ever tried.

It didn’t prompt me to find out what an M+G was… Think I still have a tube or two left in the bathroom cupboard.

Also, when looking for that picture above, those little tubes are going for €17 online! I wonder who was paying for what when QF were stocking them?

 

[kerfuffle]

But then I remembered that QF once had tubes like this in their amenity kit and it was the best lip balm I’ve ever tried.
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It didn’t prompt me to find out what an M+G was… Think I still have a tube or two left in the bathroom cupboard.

Also, when looking for that picture above, those little tubes are going for €17 online! I wonder who was paying for what when QF were stocking them?

You can buy that at Mecca Malin+Goetz Lip Moisturiser | MECCA

 

[Kangol]

QF94 still old style in F today.

No Aesop kit and no Aesop products in the toilets?

Edit: Were you on a 787 with no F?

 

[serfty]

I wonder who was paying for what when QF were stocking them?

The markup on such product is generally massive - what may cost the punter £17, may cost an airline £0.85 ea. in a bulk supply contract.

 

[ausfox]

No Aesop kit and no Aesop products in the toilets?

Edit: Were you on a 787 with no F?

A380 row 4

 

[MEL_Traveller]

The markup on such product is generally massive - what may cost the punter £17, may cost an airline £0.85 ea. in a bulk supply contract.

Or zero. Depending if it’s marketing.

Many cosmetics companies have small sample tubes available behind the counter in chemists and departments stores… they must produce millions of them.

 

[jase05]

Many cosmetics companies have small sample tubes available behind the counter in chemists and departments stores… they must produce millions of them.

Yep, Mrs Jase and I both purchase a lot of Dior products each year, usually from Myer.
The staff always throw in half a dozen of the little sample tubes which come in handy as they can fit in your purse, bag, wallet etc

 

[RooFlyer]

eg QR from Oz / Asia to/from DOH are bigger/nicer and the Euro hops are the smaller ones.

Thinks hard ... not my experience - I fly QR to Europe and that's what prompted my comment. I do open both to raid the Dyptique stuff for a rellie back home. I'm taking a trip with short second leg in a month so will check my memory.

OT, but I usually try and grab the QR PJs because the newer ones have pockets in the pants (and quite handy to wear around the house or on other airlines! ).

Me too. Also still wearing my QR 2022 (World Cup) T shirt.

The markup on such product is generally massive - what may cost the punter £17, may cost an airline £0.85 ea. in a bulk supply contract.

Yep, you pay for the brand, not what's inside. Ditto sunglasses, undies, food (Coles label Vs known brand) etc.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Yep, you pay for the brand, not what's inside. Ditto sunglasses, undies, food (Coles label Vs known brand) etc.

Some things, yes. Paracetamol for example, generic is 1/20th the cost. Equally as effective.

Supermarket veggies… not as good quality as the name brands.

Undies… name brands can be better quality.

Luggage! Lifetime warranty with Briggs and Riley, Rimowa. Can’t say the same for other brands or generic.

Does that translate to amenity kits? Dunno. The rimowa and samsonite (hard shell) co-labs are longer lasting than some others. Anya Hindmarsh for BA F… still going strong after 20 years and over 1000 flights.