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When traveling economy class, items such as amenity kits are a rare find, and certainly receiving one on a long-haul flight feels like a luxurious touch. They have those comfort items that make a long-haul flight more bearable, like a sleep mask, earplugs, and a dental kit. Some airlines have collaborated with designer names like Bulgari, Diptyque, and Lalique for their premium class amenity kits, but many are phasing out their offerings in economy class, with some care items being ‘on request’ only.
Some large international or full-service airlines still offer amenity kits on selected flights in economy class over a certain period. You can only be assured of one in first class, business class, and possibly premium economy. Which airlines still offer amenity kits to economy class passengers on long-haul flights, and what might you find inside them in 2026?
Turkish Airlines’ Flights Over 5 Hours
One airline that still provides an amenity kit in economy class on long-haul flights is 
Turkish Airlines. Their kits typically include a dental kit, lip balm, earplugs and socks in a reusable pouch. Their sleep mask is a nice touch and is reversible and slippers are available on request on some flights. These are usually handed out on flights over five hours; an alternative amenity kit may be given on longer routes or selected routes.
Turkish Airlines’ amenity kits are focused on sustainability and are eco-friendly. Passengers also receive a blanket, pillow, and headphones for the duration of their flight. On flights of over eight hours, economy class passengers receive a branded amenity kit by Lacoste and it is available in five different colors. The kits are made with 83.3% recycled, eco-friendly materials, and the bags are designed to be reused.
In business class, Turkish Airlines has partnered with French fashion brand Lanvin to provide luxury amenity kits. These are in reusable branded pouches with extra skincare items by Lanvin. The sleep mask and socks are made from recycled products and the toothbrush is made from sustainable bamboo. There is also a special UNESCO Türkiye Series amenity kit inspired by Turkey’s UNESCO heritage sites.
Emirates’ Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Kits
Emirates offers amenity kits in economy class and premium economy on overnight or longer duration flights to help passengers feel refreshed. These kits were updated in December last year and are collectible, sustainable, and eco-friendly and feature endangered wildlife. The pouches were designed in conjunction with United for Wildlife. There are four different designs that celebrate the natural world: sky, ocean, desert, and forest.
Comfort items include soft socks, eyeshades, earplugs and a Colgate dental kit. The socks and eyeshades are made from 100% recycled polyester, and the story card and earplug wrapper are made from paper from responsibly managed forests. The story card can be colored in or used as a bookmark to tell the story of the wildlife featured on the pouch. The premium economy amenity kits also have skincare products from plant-based Aveda, including a lip balm, hand cream and facial lotion.
In business class, the amenity kit is by Bulgari. There are four designs, two for men and two for women, all made of faux leather. Each contains a Bulgari fragrance, a face and body lotion, and lip balm. The male kit contains a shaving balm, and the female kit contains a mirror. Additional items include a dental kit, deodorant, earplugs, and a foldable hairbrush. Loungewear and slippers made of botanic fibers are available on some long-haul flights. The first class amenity kits are also by Bulgari, and soft sleepwear and slippers are available on selected flights.
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Etihad’s Reusable Kits
Etihad Airways offers amenity kits in economy class on long-haul flights over six hours. These are presented in a sustainable, reusable tote bag, in three different colors and inspired by the Etihad livery. Inside is a Beekman 1802 hand cream, noise-canceling earplugs, and an eye shade. All amenity kits include bags or pouches intended for reuse.
The airline has collaborated with Giorgio Armani for its business and first class amenity kits as well as for The Residence. In business class, they offer two unisex custom-designed bags. One is inspired by Emirati forts and wind-towers and is called the Cube Bag and is available in four colors. The second design is inspired by the Liwa Desert and is called The Dunes Clutch and comes in different colors. Inside is a lip treatment, facial mist and hand and body lotion from ESPA.
Deluxe Armani loungewear and slippers are offered on ultra-long-haul flights and are inspired by the traditional Emirati stitching of the UAE. In The Residence and first class, the Armani amenity kit is presented in a soft leather folio, designed to fit a laptop. It contains a hand cream, rest and recover balm, facial mist, lip treatment, and pulse point oil from ESPA. The premium cabin washrooms also feature ESPA products.
Qatar Airways’ Kits On Select Flights
Amenity kits are offered on select long-haul international or overnight flights with 
Qatar Airways. Comfort essentials include Institut Karitė Paris lip balm (or similar brand), a Miradent dental kit and eye mask, socks, and earplugs. Blankets, pillows, and headphones are provided to economy class passengers for extra comfort during the flight.
In business class, the amenity kit is by Diptyque and has a lip balm, body lotion, face cream, and a travel-size fragrance. Also included are essential items such as the dental kit, eye mask, earplugs and socks. Passengers receive an amenity kit on flights out of Doha and a gift box on the returning or connecting flight. Loungewear and slippers are from The White Company and ensure a comfortable night’s rest.
The collaboration between Qatar Airways and French parfumier Diptyque was first established in 2021. The latest Diptyque amenity kits were introduced in December 2025, packaged in classy, reusable vegan leather bags. There are five colors and four shapes in the new design. In first class, amenity kits are also by Diptyque, and sleepwear is from The White Company. Socks and eyeshades are made from recycled plastic.
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Qantas’ Kits Made From Recycled Plastic
The Qantas economy class amenity kit is available on selected long-haul routes only. The pouch is made from felt with the Qantas iconic kangaroo logo and has a dental set, an eye mask, and earplugs. The pouch is made from recycled plastic bottles. Additional items are available on request on international flights. Premium economy class passengers also receive an amenity kit with socks, dental kit, eye mask and earplugs. Cotton pillows and a 100% wool blanket are provided in the premium economy cabin.
This year, Qantas partnered with R.M. Williams to launch a new business-class amenity kit inspired by Australian heritage. The kit comes in natural shades and represents the journey of R.M. Williams across Australia on horseback. The lining of the kit features an archived map reflecting his journey. It features premium skincare products from the Australian brand Grown Alchemist. including a day cream, hand cream and lip balm. Also included are socks made from recycled plastic, an eye mask, 3M earplugs, and a bamboo toothbrush with Colgate toothpaste. This new product will be gradually rolled out across the international fleet.
In the first class cabin, Qantas will introduce a new amenity kit in December 2025, in collaboration with Aesop, making travel feel more spa-like. The Aesop Inflight Essentials kit has a hand balm, lip salve, hand wash, and a bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste. A 3-D blackout sleep mask and earplugs are also included, along with fragrance and skincare samples to enhance the travel experience.
Key Takeaways
Amenity kits in economy class are very rare, available only on ultra-long-haul flights, on selected routes, and only on full-service airlines. These will include basic comfort items, such as a dental kit, lip balm, an eye mask, and socks. Premium cabins receive upgraded, often branded amenity kits that elevate their products. Rising costs and cheaper flights, along with the reduction of single-use products, have led to lower amenity costs for economy-class passengers.
The first amenity kits came about in the early days of commercial aviation in the 1930s. The airlines hired nurses as flight attendants to calm nervous flyers. They would hand out cotton wool balls and chewing gum to cope with the noise and discomfort of flying in a non-pressurized cabin. During the 1950s and 1960s, amenities became much more elaborate, including matches, razors, mouthwash, and even miniature liquor bottles.
Today’s amenity kits serve a practical purpose, but in premium cabins, they are often branded to differentiate airlines and show allegiance to certain brands. The premium amenity kits often come in different colors and designs, making them a more collectible item for passengers. Amenity kits are also often found for sale online and are popular with collectors.
