uanj

I've gotten them in both directions this year.

TPE-SFO is supposed to get them.

I have to agree. I am not a fan.

Nihon_Ni

I had the same experience last fall. ORD-HND had PJs, ORD-HND the FAs said there weren't any on board because the flight was too short (a few minutes short of 12 hrs). As others have pointed out, that may have not been a reflection of policy but of the supplies on that particular flight.

Enigma368

On long haul flights in business class where pajamas are not provided I always bring my own in my carry on. I usually change after the meal - in the lavatory ofc - and then change back about 40mins before landing. Ive seen others do this and FAs or other passengers do not bat an eyelid at seeing a passenger in pjs on this kind of flight (where pjs are not provided).

I would feel a little weird boarding in PJs but I also wouldn't care if I saw someone else do it.

Buster CT1K

Are slippers available these days on EWR-LHR and LHR-EWR flights?

erics2356

Read through the thread it seems like the best time to ask is during the PDB service? When the Y passengers are passing through, at least sitting in the rear cabin?

ctownflyer

EWR-TLV-EWR this week had slippers, but no PJs. Crews said to please write into UA to bring back the PJs.

Xyzzy

I asked for PJs on HND-SFO the other day but was tld of the 14 hour rule. I asked whether they actually had any and the FA whispered that she'd find me some, and she did.

fly747first

I must have pretty bad luck because on all my recent LAX - MEL/SYD flights, not a single pair of PJs has been loaded and trust me I ask the cabin crew right away.

SanDiego1K

We got pjs on our SFO-SYD flight 2 1/2 weeks ago. Mind you, they're such cruddy quality there's no pleasure in having them.

Infinite1K

Curious why you’d think there would be PJs? Even with the previous rule of 12 hours, the flight wouldn’t qualify, let alone the new 14 hour rule.

uanj

They are terrible. Supposedly this is a greener product because they used recycled polyester but no one I know will use them twice. So I don't think they are greener than the previous versions of 93% cotton 7% viscose which people would wear a few times.

narvik

Looks like this wasn't answered, so I'll give it a shot:

Yes, you'd want to ask for PJs fairly early on - it can be a bit delicate though. I.e. if you ask DURING the PDB service, some FAs tend to not be bothered with providing pajamas as they are solely focused on the PDB service. There is also the possibility of them forgetting about your request when asking if they are otherwise busy with another task.

Best practice is to somehow gain the attention of a passing FA and start with a: "When you get a chance, could you please check if you have any pajamas loaded on this flight?" or something like that.
Main cabin FA or purser might come to your seat and greet you personally - that's another good opportunity to ask.
Of course, there is also the chance that they are proactively offered.

ctownflyer

Because the route had them from the Polaris launch until the route's suspension in October? I assume because TLV-EWR is just shy of 12 hours.

Get2DaChopper

PJs were offered on my DXB-EWR flight a few days ago. Clocked in at 14hr 39 min.

goodeats21

I haven't received UA pajamas in a long time, as I am typically using other carriers for TPAC now and TATL aren't long enough. Are these the ones with "UNITED" emblazoned on the back of the shirt?

I still use, and love, the original versions that were given out at the start of Polaris. I accumulated a bunch of them and they have held up very well with washings, etc. Very comfy PJ Bottoms specifically, with pockets.