Since the beginning of the year Star Alliance member EVA Air has been offering a mix of Rimowa and Ferragamo amenity kits.
- Long haul business class departures from Taipei have received Rimowa ‘Carmona Red’ kits
- Long haul business class departures to Taipei have received Ferragamo kits (with Salvatore Ferragamo Tuscan Soul Bianco di Carrara lotion, hand cream and lip balm)
Credit: EVA Air
Next month the Rimowa kits will be replaced with Ferragamo kits. An EVA Air spokesperson explains that Rimowa, which has been acquired by luxury behemoth LVMH, “is ending its cooperation with airlines on amenity kits.”
As a result EVA will “offer its new Ferragamo amenity kits to business class passengers on all long-haul flights. But work on design and content is still in progress. EVA does not yet have photos or sample kits.”
EVA has one of the world’s best business class products, with a seat similar to Cathay Pacific, Air France, and American Airlines on their Boeing 777-300ER and amenities that are closer to international first class offers. A Star partner of United, Aeroplan, Lifemiles, ANA and more they’re a favorite for award redemption.
(HT: C.K.)
Is this an upgrade or downgrade. I thought the Rimowa were the best.
definitely a downgrade to me
I just got the last Rimowa I’ve been told , it just the case but inside isn’t better.
I always leave the Ferragamo kit behind – not even worth carrying the weight of this cheap bag.