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, ....
Feb 4, 2017, 4:04 pm
#76
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I get 4-6 assorted PJ's a monthx from EK, EY & SQ and have not opened or wore one in at least 2 years. I have a really comfortable pair of PJ bottoms from ANA (before they started giving PJs out, they "loaned high quality pajamas that you were supposed to give back after the flight (I didn't once). I mix that w a real comfortable long sleeve t-shirt and that's what I fly in. Much more comfortable then any airline PJ's these days. Now if I only knew what to do with my 87 pair of unopened PJ's from assorted carriers. eBays not worth the time or hassle
Feb 4, 2017, 4:30 pm
#78
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But I always change back into the same clothes I got onto the plane with. I don't like to soil a fresh pair of clothes without taking a shower at the lounge first.
Feb 4, 2017, 10:18 pm
#79
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I get 4-6 assorted PJ's a monthx from EK, EY & SQ and have not opened or wore one in at least 2 years. I have a really comfortable pair of PJ bottoms from ANA (before they started giving PJs out, they "loaned high quality pajamas that you were supposed to give back after the flight (I didn't once). I mix that w a real comfortable long sleeve t-shirt and that's what I fly in. Much more comfortable then any airline PJ's these days. Now if I only knew what to do with my 87 pair of unopened PJ's from assorted carriers. eBays not worth the time or hassle
David
Feb 6, 2017, 2:09 am
#80
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I was on a non-PJ Polaris flight recently, but there was a bag of them in my overhead, so I now have 2 pair.
Anyway, I have also been bringing my own PJ's for years on longer flights - either airline ones from QF etc, or my own
Anyway, I have also been bringing my own PJ's for years on longer flights - either airline ones from QF etc, or my own
Feb 6, 2017, 11:13 am
#82
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A PJ story:
A long while ago, a colleague and I were in Seoul and went to a Korean BBQ place. I put on the CX pajama top (to be discarded later) because I didn't want my clothes to smell all smoky. We ran into an acquaintance who was out with his wife. She recognized the pj under my blazer and giggled the whole time.
A long while ago, a colleague and I were in Seoul and went to a Korean BBQ place. I put on the CX pajama top (to be discarded later) because I didn't want my clothes to smell all smoky. We ran into an acquaintance who was out with his wife. She recognized the pj under my blazer and giggled the whole time.
Feb 6, 2017, 3:45 pm
#83
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Feb 6, 2017, 4:02 pm
#84
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I remember UA provided slippers in GF to/from Asia. Have they discontinued the slippers now?
In fact I believe most other airlines (including AA) provide slippers on TPAC F unless they are cutting costs these days.
In fact I believe most other airlines (including AA) provide slippers on TPAC F unless they are cutting costs these days.
Feb 6, 2017, 4:29 pm
#85
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Feb 6, 2017, 5:24 pm
#86
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Just did EWR-HKG-SIN and slippers were provided on all 4 legs
Feb 6, 2017, 5:29 pm
#87
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Feb 6, 2017, 9:40 pm
#88
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Those I keep - great for storage. Most of the junk inside I throw away. NH uses a Samsonite instead of Rimova $ it's one of the few filled with stuff I actually use. (EKs are good for storage as well and the mini shaving crime is what I travel with
Feb 6, 2017, 9:43 pm
#89
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. I do keep a few pair of the EK & NH ones for my mother - she loves watching TV in the winter wearing them
Feb 6, 2017, 10:12 pm
#90
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I have been on many PJ flights - AA, CX, LH, QF, EY, etc. and I have never noticed people not being able to change back into their clothes before landing. Yes - there is a backup towards the end, but everyone has been able to change.
People are much more exposed at the beach then in their airline PJs.
People are much more exposed at the beach then in their airline PJs.