Westin's plush bedding gets a bit closer to heaven

— -- The Heavenly Bed is taking to the skies.

This week, Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines announced a groundbreaking hotel/airline partnership that will put white Heavenly blankets and pillows in business and first class on United's New York-California flights starting this summer. The down-like first-class blankies, natch, will be larger and cushier.

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Later this year, United Red Carpet Clubs at New York's JFK, L.A. and San Francisco airports will open Westin Renewal Lounges, offering soothing scents, music and spa services.