Sleeping with a mask on lie flat seat?
Nov 23, 2021, 9:28 am
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Sleeping with a mask on lie flat seat?
Just a quick question.
What's BA's official/non official policy on sleeping without a mask in a lie flat business class seat?
Have LAX-LHR trip coming up.
What's BA's official/non official policy on sleeping without a mask in a lie flat business class seat?
Have LAX-LHR trip coming up.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:31 am
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Why would you think it's okay? Mask on at all times, unless actively eating or drinking. I've been able to sleep while wearing a mask on a TATL flight in biz, you can too.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:34 am
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I found it surprisingly okay on two flights in the past week. Even with an eye mask on.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:40 am
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Not a problem. If you have any concerns you might want to change to a cloth mask while sleeping which is more comfortable - I usually do that although wear an N95 for the rest of the time when distancing is less easy.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:44 am
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I did the change to a cloth one that attaches round back of head rather than hooking on ears. Made sleeping more comfortable. It was fine and I slept 7 hours on a 9.5 hour flight.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:46 am
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When I was in this situation (J LAX-LHR) last month I wore an N95 for most of the time, started sleeping with it, but after a bit of itching and humidity while asleep changed to a cloth mask. Had a very good and restful night's sleep.
No excuses for not wearing a mask while asleep even in a flat bed.
No excuses for not wearing a mask while asleep even in a flat bed.
Nov 23, 2021, 9:46 am
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Nov 23, 2021, 9:48 am
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Nov 23, 2021, 9:52 am
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Nov 23, 2021, 9:54 am
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I feel like i'd rather sleep with the duvet over my head than a mask over my mouth to be honest - or do you still have to wear a mask even if your face is completely covered by your duvet?
Nov 23, 2021, 9:55 am
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Nov 23, 2021, 9:58 am
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Nov 23, 2021, 10:40 am
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I’ve taken 7 overnight RT long hauls since November 2020. Never had any issues sleeping with a mask on . I find the cloth masks more breathable compared to any others. I used BA from NYC to London in the summer and slept fine
Nov 23, 2021, 10:47 am
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And the policy is that BA expect people to sleep with their masks on. Crew vary in terms of how strictly this is imposed, but the policy is very clear: masks on all times except for the specific and time limited need to eat or drink. This is made clear in an announcement at the start of the flight, and in the case of the USA it's not just a BA requirement but also the American government's stance on this is also very clear
But going mildly off piste, I find sleeping with a mask on easier than when awake, given that breathing slows down during sleep.
But going mildly off piste, I find sleeping with a mask on easier than when awake, given that breathing slows down during sleep.
Nov 23, 2021, 10:51 am
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"I can" therefore "So can everyone" isn't really a good way to engage and can become rather judgemental, particularly as the whole issue is increasingly shrouded in virtue signalling.
As others have said though, I'm sure 'masks on planes' despite pre flight Covid testing has been done to death. The question is abut airline policy (and in practice how much it is policed),
Last edited by ukgooner; Nov 23, 2021 at 10:57 am