Jun 27, 2017, 3:03 pm
Last edit by: narvik
Recent changes to United's policy on pajamas and slippers increased the official availability from flights '12+ hours' to flights '14+ hours'.
There are currently (October/November 2023) mixed reports about actual availability, with some shorter than 14-hour flights still being provisioned with pajamas and slippers.
The printed on-board menu reads:
"Sleep soundly in the sky
Slippers are available by request on all international flights, along with pajamas for flights scheduled 14+ hours.
Ask your flight attendant if you'd like them."
Previous Wiki updated February 22, 2023, left here until final eligible routes can be established:
"On flights longer than 12 hours, we also offer 100% cotton pajamas upon request." (https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...laris-FAQ.aspx )
Pajamas are provisioned for about half of the eligible seats.
Flights with pajama service (for both directions)
SFO - ICN, PEK, PVG, TPE , AKL , HKG , CTU, SYD, TLV, SIN
EWR - TLV, NRT, PEK , DEL, BOM, HKG, PVG, CPT, JNB
ORD - NRT, PEK, PVG, HKG
LAX - PVG, SYD, MEL
IAD - NRT, PEK
IAH - NRT, SYD
(from United Twitter feed https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyjFHZLWEAAQV7X
New flights have been added, and some flights ended)
Note: United employee shop sells pajamas for $9.99 a pair as of 12/10/20
There are currently (October/November 2023) mixed reports about actual availability, with some shorter than 14-hour flights still being provisioned with pajamas and slippers.
The printed on-board menu reads:
"Sleep soundly in the sky
Slippers are available by request on all international flights, along with pajamas for flights scheduled 14+ hours.
Ask your flight attendant if you'd like them."
Previous Wiki updated February 22, 2023, left here until final eligible routes can be established:
"On flights longer than 12 hours, we also offer 100% cotton pajamas upon request." (https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...laris-FAQ.aspx )
Pajamas are provisioned for about half of the eligible seats.
Flights with pajama service (for both directions)
SFO - ICN, PEK, PVG, TPE , AKL , HKG , CTU, SYD, TLV, SIN
EWR - TLV, NRT, PEK , DEL, BOM, HKG, PVG, CPT, JNB
ORD - NRT, PEK, PVG, HKG
LAX - PVG, SYD, MEL
IAD - NRT, PEK
IAH - NRT, SYD
(from United Twitter feed https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyjFHZLWEAAQV7X
New flights have been added, and some flights ended)
Note: United employee shop sells pajamas for $9.99 a pair as of 12/10/20
Pajamas in Polaris -- Experiences, How to Request UA PJs, Changing Logistics, ....
Aug 1, 2023, 6:12 pm
#421
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Just to add some lighter fluid to the fire.... last month on a 787 IAD-ORD, got the battlefield upgrade and made a comment as settling about especially nice on this plane.. F/A agreed... I said "only thing missing is pajamas!" I had some handed to me after take-off found somewhere on the plane. 
Aug 1, 2023, 6:19 pm
#422
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Aug 3, 2023, 9:40 am
#423
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Flew GRU-IAH and IAH-NRT Aug 2 and Aug 3 respectively.
- IAH-NRT at 13.5 hours has no pajamas. Purser says it’s only for 14+ hour flights now. Bring your own pajamas!
- Both flights only had the away pouch amenity kit (the ones for PY) and not the suitcases anymore. Purser says they’re transitioning to a new style that’ll be out later this / next month, so that’s all we have now. My IAH-LIM flight July 5th had the away suitcases.
- I was in 12L and 15L respectively, and when they got to me, there was only one choice of food left. Make sure to order as soon as boarding, or preorder (though I didn’t get an email for IAH-NRT to preorder).
- IAH-NRT at 13.5 hours has no pajamas. Purser says it’s only for 14+ hour flights now. Bring your own pajamas!
- Both flights only had the away pouch amenity kit (the ones for PY) and not the suitcases anymore. Purser says they’re transitioning to a new style that’ll be out later this / next month, so that’s all we have now. My IAH-LIM flight July 5th had the away suitcases.
- I was in 12L and 15L respectively, and when they got to me, there was only one choice of food left. Make sure to order as soon as boarding, or preorder (though I didn’t get an email for IAH-NRT to preorder).
Aug 6, 2023, 1:00 pm
#425
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Aug 6, 2023, 2:20 pm
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*Pajamas will be unavailable if flight plan indicates favorable winds and forecasted early arrival into SIN.
Aug 8, 2023, 2:16 am
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Aug 8, 2023, 9:23 am
#429
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As likely just FA making stuff up.
Aug 8, 2023, 9:35 am
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Sleep-themed amenities
When curating our United Polaris amenities, we put a strong emphasis on providing comfort and creating the right environment for restful sleep. Cozy slippers are perfect for quick trips out of your seat or for just standing and stretching during a long journey. In your amenity kit, designed exclusively by Away and inspired by their classic suitcase design, you'll find premium skincare items from Sunday Riley to keep you feeling relaxed, refreshed and moisturized, as well as ear plugs and an eye mask to block out any ambient distractions while you sleep. On flights longer than 12 hours, we also offer pajamas upon request.
When curating our United Polaris amenities, we put a strong emphasis on providing comfort and creating the right environment for restful sleep. Cozy slippers are perfect for quick trips out of your seat or for just standing and stretching during a long journey. In your amenity kit, designed exclusively by Away and inspired by their classic suitcase design, you'll find premium skincare items from Sunday Riley to keep you feeling relaxed, refreshed and moisturized, as well as ear plugs and an eye mask to block out any ambient distractions while you sleep. On flights longer than 12 hours, we also offer pajamas upon request.
Aug 16, 2023, 10:05 pm
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Aug 17, 2023, 12:45 am
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Aug 17, 2023, 4:01 am
#434
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Just took a TATL flight (USA-LHR) the other day, and this was printed on the menu (that was dated 08/23)...seems to have changed from the 'normal' 12 hours, to now being 11.5.🤷♂️
Aug 17, 2023, 7:15 am
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Using SMI, J’s words: a change you like (for some TPACers) although it is a small one (from 12.0 h to 11.5 h). But UA still does not have PJs on some TPAC planes.😂