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
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Jun 27, 2017, 7:50 pm
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Jun 27, 2017, 8:07 pm
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I had them on NRT-IAD the other day. New 77W, so I used the rather big lavatory right behind door L2. Plenty of space to change, and was able to hang clothes up on the hanger on the door and over the bar on the wall. If you need to change on the 77W, definitely use the lav right by L2.
Jun 27, 2017, 8:53 pm
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The hook on the door and slip-on shoes* were all I needed in a smaller 777 lav. Enter lav, hang pajamas on the hook, exchange shirt for pajama top, repeat for pants and pajama bottom while stepping in and out of shoes. Changing socks and shoes for slippers can wait until I'm back at the seat.
* I started wearing only slip-on shoes for travel after removing footwear became part of the security routine and have kept doing that since getting TSA Pre. It's too comfortable to be able to kick off my shoes after takeoff.
* I started wearing only slip-on shoes for travel after removing footwear became part of the security routine and have kept doing that since getting TSA Pre. It's too comfortable to be able to kick off my shoes after takeoff.
Jun 27, 2017, 9:09 pm
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The hook on the door and slip-on shoes* were all I needed in a smaller 777 lav. Enter lav, hang pajamas on the hook, exchange shirt for pajama top, repeat for pants and pajama bottom while stepping in and out of shoes. Changing socks and shoes for slippers can wait until I'm back at the seat.
* I started wearing only slip-on shoes for travel after removing footwear became part of the security routine and have kept doing that since getting TSA Pre. It's too comfortable to be able to kick off my shoes after takeoff.
* I started wearing only slip-on shoes for travel after removing footwear became part of the security routine and have kept doing that since getting TSA Pre. It's too comfortable to be able to kick off my shoes after takeoff.
Jun 28, 2017, 5:06 am
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Exactly the same.....also, I generally change before pushback. I like to change before the meal cause I don't want to mess up a nice shirt. After takeoff there is time, but FA are busy and they come by and ask questions etc. I don't want to mess up their rhythm, nor miss anything.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:59 am
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Jun 30, 2017, 2:49 am
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Always board early, always change immediately. No reason to spill anything on your own clothes. The lavs are tough - it is very verticle change. Always keep shoes on and do the one leg at a time trick, never putting sock on floor. Hanging up clothes is a very good idea on these long hauls. I keep them if they are great - and will wear them on a long flight where they do not offer them - yes, I might be the only one with PJs on, but no one knows me - who cares.
As to avoiding putting them on not to do an emergency evac in PJs, wow, been travelling a long time, never been down a chute. If returning to gate, plenty of time to change back.
PJs rule!
As to avoiding putting them on not to do an emergency evac in PJs, wow, been travelling a long time, never been down a chute. If returning to gate, plenty of time to change back.
PJs rule!
Jun 30, 2017, 5:35 am
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Fully dressed - including shoes on and laces tied - with phone and passport on my person, not in a bag until we're off the ground and headed to the destination.
Me, neither. But only needs to happen once and the "harm" of being well prepared is minimal compared to the value.
Jun 30, 2017, 12:27 pm
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Jun 30, 2017, 1:02 pm
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I just wear comfy somewhat loose clothes - change in club etc prior to boarding - sweats if I want to sleep. I've never actually worn the pajamas - I just give them away after.....
Jun 30, 2017, 1:13 pm
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The biggest benefit of the pyjamas is not having to pack alternative loose, comfy clothes to wear on these flights. As someone who travels carry-on only and doesn't sleep in loose clothing at home, it actually makes a difference to not have to pack these and know with certainty you are going to get a pair on board.
Jun 30, 2017, 1:27 pm
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Jun 30, 2017, 1:33 pm
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Also no reason to be in PJs should you need to evac the plane during takeoff.
Fully dressed - including shoes on and laces tied - with phone and passport on my person, not in a bag until we're off the ground and headed to the destination.
Me, neither. But only needs to happen once and the "harm" of being well prepared is minimal compared to the value.
Fully dressed - including shoes on and laces tied - with phone and passport on my person, not in a bag until we're off the ground and headed to the destination.
Me, neither. But only needs to happen once and the "harm" of being well prepared is minimal compared to the value.
Jul 1, 2017, 7:13 pm
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