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, ....
Mar 11, 2019, 11:51 am
#211
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
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Posts: 654
Received pjs on Sunday’s MEL->LAX flight. Saw a few ppl in them actually.
Mar 11, 2019, 1:53 pm
#212
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
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Posts: 6,355
Sent Customer care a message a few days ago about UA851 from Feb 27th not having pajamas, and received this nice message back, dated March 9th.
"...I'm sorry we didn't have any pajamas available for you to Hong Kong.
We understand the importance of a relaxing travel experience and aim to exceed your expectations. From reading your comments, we missed the mark. During your travel, we experienced a shortage, but have since replenished our pajama inventory. Eligible United Polaris cabins are now stocked to our standard levels to ensure we can deliver on our promise..."
As a reference point: PEK-EWR, March 9th had pajamas stocked.
"...I'm sorry we didn't have any pajamas available for you to Hong Kong.
We understand the importance of a relaxing travel experience and aim to exceed your expectations. From reading your comments, we missed the mark. During your travel, we experienced a shortage, but have since replenished our pajama inventory. Eligible United Polaris cabins are now stocked to our standard levels to ensure we can deliver on our promise..."
As a reference point: PEK-EWR, March 9th had pajamas stocked.
Mar 11, 2019, 6:09 pm
#213
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: 1K
Posts: 784
The PJs are crap anyhow. Any frequent flier will have their own sleeping outfit.
I still have old Qantas pajamas that are used to clean up dog messes. UA one will be used accordingly. Why even bother
I still have old Qantas pajamas that are used to clean up dog messes. UA one will be used accordingly. Why even bother
Mar 11, 2019, 6:26 pm
#214
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Mar 11, 2019, 6:31 pm
#215
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They're perfect to wear for 12 hours then discard right on-board. Saves from having to bring your own.
Mar 11, 2019, 6:38 pm
#216
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They hold up surprisingly well, and get softer after some washings.
Mar 11, 2019, 6:41 pm
#217
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Agree. I just noticed the pant tag says don’t tumble dry. Yet they have held up well through several cycles
Mar 11, 2019, 6:49 pm
#218
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Location: LAX
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I actually really enjoy the PJs and find them incredibly comfortable and, dare I say it, fashionable, compared to other airlines. Most airlines require F ticket before you get PJs and even those, based on my experience, aren't quite as comfy as the UA ones. And my sample size includes, Lufthansa F, Thai F and SQ F. While the others my have more brand name recognition, the UA ones are soft and comfy.
I even carry mine with me for other trans-oceanic flights in J and other airlines FAs have remarked on how nice they are. I'm no UA apologist, but I think they got the PJs right.
Last edited by FoxFlyer; Mar 11, 2019 at 7:23 pm
Mar 12, 2019, 6:06 am
#220
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Ventura
Programs: Gov't Travel Aficionado, UA Plat
Posts: 288
3/8 ORD to NRT had them.
I actually rerouted in order to be on a flight over 12 hrs in order to get a set. I have F pajamas from Thai and Singapore and J Pajamas from EVA and now United. The EVAs are my favorite, amazingly stylish, comfortable, soft, and much thicker fabric than the others. UA PJs are my next favorite. I was actually really disappointed with my Thai and Singapore PJs considering they accompanied much more expensive tickets, both are boring plain black (surprisingly when they're supposed to represent a European fashion designer), incredibly thin fabric and neither had pants pockets. They seemed to serve as a way to promote the airlines' "designer" brand partnerships (Lalique and Boggi) more than to actually be good pajamas.
I actually rerouted in order to be on a flight over 12 hrs in order to get a set. I have F pajamas from Thai and Singapore and J Pajamas from EVA and now United. The EVAs are my favorite, amazingly stylish, comfortable, soft, and much thicker fabric than the others. UA PJs are my next favorite. I was actually really disappointed with my Thai and Singapore PJs considering they accompanied much more expensive tickets, both are boring plain black (surprisingly when they're supposed to represent a European fashion designer), incredibly thin fabric and neither had pants pockets. They seemed to serve as a way to promote the airlines' "designer" brand partnerships (Lalique and Boggi) more than to actually be good pajamas.
Mar 12, 2019, 2:07 pm
#221
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: TPE, SFO, PAE
Posts: 862
I'm not sure if it's the PJ or their plane, but I got static a lot when I wear BR's PJ (especially combined with their table napkins). Almost never got static on United. My favorite is those from NH, but unfortunately you are supposed to return them at the end of the flight.
Last edited by ithinkurdumb; Jun 24, 2019 at 6:56 am
Mar 12, 2019, 8:46 pm
#222
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Mar 17, 2019, 12:04 pm
#223
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Hookthem's comment is a bit OTT but the Qantas F pjs do not seem to be meant for use beyond the flight as they shrink too much after one wash. Hilariously, I did repurpose mine for clean up rags too, so...
Mar 18, 2019, 4:20 pm
#225
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The pants do shrink in length when washed but overall they hold up well. I have a few sets and happily wear them at home