Well it seems that American Airlines is still going to offer pillows and blankets to their travelers, but there is just one catch – it’s going to cost them. The airline is now planning on charging $8 for a pillow and blanket in coach class for domestic trips and some international flights longer than two hours. This new price will start as of May 1^st.

A spokeswoman for the airline, Andrea Huguely, said that this was an economic decision. American Airlines evaluates all of its aspects of the business to ensure that economic decisions are strategic for the company. Huguely said that blankets will remain complimentary to first class cabins and in all cabins for some international flights

The airline is willing to sell a blue fleece blanket with an inflatable neck pillow in a clear zippered pouch. They will even throw in a coupon for $10 off a $30 purchase at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Right now US Airways charges $7 for a blanket and pillow set. However, US Airways also adds in eye shades and earplugs.

Airlines have steadily added and increased fees for other services such as checking in bags and buying tickets from a reservation agent since 2008. At first this was to cover jet fuel costs, then later to offset large losses. American Airlines’ parent, AMR Corp., lost $147 billion last year. It also lost $3.59 billion in the past two years. This is due to traffic falling during the recession. It also has a bit to do with the fact that competition has limited American Airlines’ ability to raise its fares.