Posted on 07/06/2023 4:06:05 AM PDT by Libloather
Lugging around a heavy suitcase on holiday could become a thing of the past if an airline's clothes rental experiment proves a good fit for customers.
The service, dubbed 'Any Wear, Anywhere', allows passengers to rent a bundle of clothing ahead of their flight, which is then delivered straight to their hotel or AirBnb on arrival.
Japan Airlines launched the scheme yesterday in the hope that it will mean customers can leave bulky bags behind and make a 'sustainable choice'.
Travellers can tailor their clothing style depending on whether they are on a business or leisure trip, choosing between smart, smart casual and mixed, and can pick up garments in small, medium and large sizes.
One set of clothing will cost ¥4,000 to ¥7,000 (£22-£38), and people will be able to rent up to eight different outfits for as long as two weeks.
The airline said it launched the scheme to offer its customers more convenience and promote sustainable tourism. It will collect data on whether it helps to cut the weight of bags and levels of carbon emissions.
JAL's partner, Sumitomo, claims that by leaving 10kg of luggage at home, customers could reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by 7.5kg - roughly equivalent to not using a hairdryer for 78 days.
Sumitomo created the online reservation system for the clothes rental service, and is overseeing the procurement, laundry and delivery of clothes.
The rentable wardrobes will be sourced from overstocked clothing, JAL says, helping to minimize waste.
JAL will work out the reduction in carbon emissions based on reduced aircraft weight, and let customers know.
The service is a year-long experiment, and is available to customers between July 5 this year and August 2024.
The tourist perk comes after tight restrictions in Japan throughout the pandemic were lifted.
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I hate this dystopian future
I will wear all my clothes needed for my vacation if necessary.
I’m a guy, so I can do that.
One bathing suit. Two t-shirts. One tie. One dress shirt. One nice pair of blue jeans.
...or you can drive and not fly at all.
I once heard that anytime a headline asks a question, the answer is always "NO".
This will be a thing for approximately 17 young 20-somethings. Everybody else will pass.
What will Sam Brinton do without suitcases to steal?
You will own nothing. And you will be happy.
How many drugs and contraband will be embedded in that ‘convenient’ rentable wardrobe?
klaus schwabtler says you'll wear one set of cloths. Not own. Just wear. I guess it gets passed on to the next fellow on Planet Prison when you get shot or gassed.
I wonder if women who spend “days” in clothing stores picking out exactly the right outfits are paying attention.
Japan is a never ending source of weirdness
What are you going to bring back your souvenirs in?
Hard to drive to Hawaii
This will be so much easier once the WEF implement their global uniforms for us plebes.
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In this city on texas there’s a strange paradox. The energy company lectures us and people feel free to tell us to keep the thermostat at high seventies. In every building we freeze. People wear jackets sweaters against the AC. It’s 98 to 106 outside. Mid 90s at night.
Low seventies high sixties inside. What gives?
I can see where sizing can lead to consumer resistance to the idea. Perhaps, they should go with Moo Moos R Us where business travelers can rent moo moos to go to that important business meeting.
You can alway grab a tie at Mory’s, if you don’t have one.
I am flying Breeze later this month LAX-RIC. No carry on.
No problem!
A real man is always ready for anything in khakis (preferably Habands, Palmers, or Dickies) and a blazer, with just enough poly blend to keep things looking fresh.
*** Travellers can tailor their clothing style depending on whether they are on a business or leisure trip, choosing between smart, smart casual and mixed, and can pick up garments in small, medium and large sizes.***
I just returned from my daughter’s wedding. I wonder if there are any mother of the bride dresses in their offerings. For other mothers who might have to travel.
This will never get off the ground.
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