Originally Posted by
Infinite1K
There will be more foot traffic in row 1 and than row 9.
And I would agree that an eye mask and noise cancelling headphones (or in ear like AirPods Pro for side sleepers) will mitigate any perceived noise/light issues.
Back to your original question, unfortunately United is consistently inconsistent. So whether slippers will be at your seat or piled on the ledge or somewhere else for any given flight is anyone’s guess. Also PJs. So you’ll want to be nimble: if they are not provided to you proactively, ask!
Mattress Pads are usually stuffed in overhead bins or a closet and you should also ask for them.
And if you want to have a backup plan, pack your own PJ and disposable slippers in your carryon.
Hope you have a good trip.
To be honest, I'm mainly curious about the pajamas merely because I've never been on a flight that provided them before. I'm sure I'll sleep fine with or without them. The slippers, on the other hand, are important. I change into compression socks for flights that long, and will pack a backup pair of slippers, just in case.
I appreciate all the input. The less I can bother the cabin crew unnecessarily, the better.
Originally Posted by
The Man in Seat 9A
Welcome, and I hope you enjoy your flights.
My user name should make it clear where I stand on the 9A question. I will admit that my opinion is colored by my height and the size of my feet. I really appreciate the larger footwells.
That's what sold me, as well. I'm 6'2, and appreciate the extra footwell space.
There are threads about slippers and pajamas. Yes, you have to ask for a mattress pad.
I did see a pajamas master thread. I'll skim through that some more.
You should also read up on the SFO Polaris lounge, there's a thread. If you have time and want to sleep more, I'd eat there before you board. The food in the Polaris Lounge or the nearby Centurion Lounge (if you have access) is better than on board.
That lounge does look very nice. I'll have about 2 hours to kill before boarding. I'm thinking a pre-flight made-to-order omelet is going to be the way to go.