Sleeping with a mask on lie flat seat?
Nov 24, 2021, 2:10 am
#46
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Dubai
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 396
A face mask would work quite well as an eye mask!
Nov 24, 2021, 2:12 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Shoreham By Sea
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,330
My experience so far is :-
No mask on a window Ying Yang> only when I left seat - was never asked to put one on.
On way back I had an aisle so wore my mask without being asked - compliance in J was about 50%
Just done 2 Qatar legs in Q suites and masks were removed as soon as we sat down (I observed others doing to the same and I'm confident not one mask was being worn in J whilst seated) and only put back on when going to the loo or leaving the plane. The crew seemed very comfortable with this too.
Now awaiting being told what a selfish and irresponsible passenger I am!
No mask on a window Ying Yang> only when I left seat - was never asked to put one on.
On way back I had an aisle so wore my mask without being asked - compliance in J was about 50%
Just done 2 Qatar legs in Q suites and masks were removed as soon as we sat down (I observed others doing to the same and I'm confident not one mask was being worn in J whilst seated) and only put back on when going to the loo or leaving the plane. The crew seemed very comfortable with this too.
Now awaiting being told what a selfish and irresponsible passenger I am!
Nov 24, 2021, 2:20 am
#48
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,657
My experience so far is :-
No mask on a window Ying Yang> only when I left seat - was never asked to put one on.
On way back I had an aisle so wore my mask without being asked - compliance in J was about 50%
Just done 2 Qatar legs in Q suites and masks were removed as soon as we sat down (I observed others doing to the same and I'm confident not one mask was being worn in J whilst seated) and only put back on when going to the loo or leaving the plane. The crew seemed very comfortable with this too.
Now awaiting being told what a selfish and irresponsible passenger I am!
No mask on a window Ying Yang> only when I left seat - was never asked to put one on.
On way back I had an aisle so wore my mask without being asked - compliance in J was about 50%
Just done 2 Qatar legs in Q suites and masks were removed as soon as we sat down (I observed others doing to the same and I'm confident not one mask was being worn in J whilst seated) and only put back on when going to the loo or leaving the plane. The crew seemed very comfortable with this too.
Now awaiting being told what a selfish and irresponsible passenger I am!
Nov 24, 2021, 2:21 am
#49
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,657
Nov 24, 2021, 3:22 am
#50
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: LAX and LHR. UA lifetime Gold 1.9MM 1K , DL Gold Medallion, HHonors Gold, Marriott Gold, Avis President's Club
Posts: 3,592
Nov 24, 2021, 3:23 am
#51
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,344
As is the case on TfL, masks in LHR is not a legal requirement but just part of the terms for being on their private property
Nov 24, 2021, 5:02 am
#52
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 147
Informed the airline before that I was exempt, provided a letter confirming this, and that was that. Crew were aware as it was added onto my booking notes. Announcement was standard one along with stating that there were people who were exempt on the flight etc etc
Edit - that was with Virgin - with BA flights over the summer I didn't even need to provide a letter. I just told the crew and had my lanyard. Crew had absolutely no issue with it whatsoever.
Nov 24, 2021, 5:38 am
#54
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: BA GGL & GfL, AA LTP, Marriott (sigh) Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,233
Nov 24, 2021, 5:44 am
#55
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,255
Nov 24, 2021, 5:49 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: JFK / LGA.. EWR is not part of NYC!
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Posts: 1,047
This is how I sleep -- turned away from the aisle, with a duvet over my head. The mask frequently slips below my nose. Nobody is lifting the blanket to check.
Nov 24, 2021, 6:35 am
#57
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sunny AZ
Programs: HH Diamond, Sixt Platinum, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott/SPG Gold .....
Posts: 3,213
This was not the case when I flew last month.
Informed the airline before that I was exempt, provided a letter confirming this, and that was that. Crew were aware as it was added onto my booking notes. Announcement was standard one along with stating that there were people who were exempt on the flight etc etc
Edit - that was with Virgin - with BA flights over the summer I didn't even need to provide a letter. I just told the crew and had my lanyard. Crew had absolutely no issue with it whatsoever.
Informed the airline before that I was exempt, provided a letter confirming this, and that was that. Crew were aware as it was added onto my booking notes. Announcement was standard one along with stating that there were people who were exempt on the flight etc etc
Edit - that was with Virgin - with BA flights over the summer I didn't even need to provide a letter. I just told the crew and had my lanyard. Crew had absolutely no issue with it whatsoever.
Nov 24, 2021, 7:24 am
#59
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Mucci: Classe de la Luxe Eternelle
Posts: 816
So you’ll likely only need it moving around or napping.
Nov 24, 2021, 7:41 am
#60
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 68
Totally agree, usually when sitting in Club/First there’s hardly a time when there isn’t a full glass or plate infront of the passenger so for me the mask is worn for take off until the meal/drink service then is removed until I need to use the lav. If you sleep at a window seat or facing away from the aisle then it’s never an issue, even more discreet in the new club suite