Jun 17, 2020, 4:09 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Debating the value of masks is not appropriate for the UA forum -- we will discuss the UA requirements, enforcement and/or compliance. The value of masks is not UA specific issue (and not airline industry-specific either) and is best discussed elsewhere in a more universal format
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.22 April UA to provide "Social distancing" by blocking middles from advance seat assignments -- note middles can be assigned for those traveling together or at the gate if needed ... example notice and COVID-19: What we're doing to keep customers and employees safe
20 May 2020 United Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic ... (post)
"allowing customers to take alternative flights when we expect a flight to operate over 70% capacity." is included in the above announvement
Also NSRA not allowed if above 70%
15 June 2020 United Airlines Strengthens Onboard Mask Policy to Further Protect Passengers and Employees Against COVID-19 Spread ... (post)
July 2020 -- appears UA has dropped blocking pre-assignment of middles, still notifying if 70% booked
20 July -- "Traveling is different now, but we're still committed to your safety What to expect when you travel next", e-mail
22 July -- United Extends Mask Requirements to Airports
17 August 2021 -- TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January (18, 2022)
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
.22 April UA to provide "Social distancing" by blocking middles from advance seat assignments -- note middles can be assigned for those traveling together or at the gate if needed ... example notice and COVID-19: What we're doing to keep customers and employees safe
20 May 2020 United Launches United CleanPlus: A New Standard of Cleanliness and Safety in Partnership with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic ... (post)
"allowing customers to take alternative flights when we expect a flight to operate over 70% capacity." is included in the above announvement
Also NSRA not allowed if above 70%
15 June 2020 United Airlines Strengthens Onboard Mask Policy to Further Protect Passengers and Employees Against COVID-19 Spread ... (post)
July 2020 -- appears UA has dropped blocking pre-assignment of middles, still notifying if 70% booked
20 July -- "Traveling is different now, but we're still committed to your safety What to expect when you travel next", e-mail
22 July -- United Extends Mask Requirements to Airports
17 August 2021 -- TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January (18, 2022)
UA COVID19 precautions: **REQUIRING** mask usage per CDC/DoT
Jul 22, 2020, 12:55 pm
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This depends on the airport; pretty sure baggage claim in Terminal 1 at ORD is owned or long-term leased by United, for example. (Masks required by state order in ORD anyway, but you get the idea.)
Jul 22, 2020, 1:00 pm
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The same way that they can do it on a plane: by refusing to allow you to fly with them again in the future. Of course, that assumes that they can figure out your name and that you're a UA customer in the first place. Then again, it's all theater anyway, so UA is free to make up whatever policies they want.
Jul 22, 2020, 1:43 pm
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Well that's sort of the point. At my home airport I can go from parking all the way through the airport to the gate house without ever setting foot in an area leased or operated by United and without ever contacting a UA employee. There are even non-airline specific check in kiosks to print BPs. Seems pretty silly IMO and should be something managed by the airport itself.
Jul 22, 2020, 4:44 pm
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Yep. Just filling any potential gaps. And scoring some free publicity along the way. A very large majority of Americans are in favor of masks.
Jul 22, 2020, 5:13 pm
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I was pretty disappointed on UA279 today from DEN to IAH on a 777. I sat in 20D with my neighbor in 20G and no one in the two seats between us. He immediately took his mask off and took a nap the entire flight with no mask. He never put it on again and deplaned with no mask. I also saw people with masks below their noses the entire flight. I know that it's got to be a massive pain for the FAs to enforce this but it would go a long way to gain the public's trust that flying is relatively safe by enforcing this requirement.
Last edited by JNelson113; Jul 22, 2020 at 9:25 pm
Jul 22, 2020, 5:45 pm
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Jul 22, 2020, 7:01 pm
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I was on the ORD-MCO flight earlier in the week...i was enjoying my Coke during the flight and all of a sudden the FA came up to me explaining that someone was complaining about me since i had my mask off...I looked at him with an odd look and gestured over to the can of Coke....The FA became very embarrassed and told me to take my time with the beverage....
Jul 22, 2020, 9:24 pm
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Good question. I should have although it’s hard to imagine that they could have missed seeing him based on how he was sleeping. The good news is that most UA flights I’ve taken have had good mask compliance. This guy was definitely outside the norm.
Jul 23, 2020, 12:17 am
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Jul 23, 2020, 10:53 am
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I was on the ORD-MCO flight earlier in the week...i was enjoying my Coke during the flight and all of a sudden the FA came up to me explaining that someone was complaining about me since i had my mask off...I looked at him with an odd look and gestured over to the can of Coke....The FA became very embarrassed and told me to take my time with the beverage....
- hopefully can do that in peace without harassment that you experienced).
Jul 23, 2020, 11:09 am
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Look, just because they don't have an easy automatic enforcement mechanism doesn't mean they can't publicize a rule.
Will some people stand at baggage claim with no mask successfully? Yes. Will some unmasked people be asked to put on a mask because of this rule? Yes. Will more people wear masks because of this rule? Yes.
Jul 23, 2020, 11:22 am
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Jul 23, 2020, 7:48 pm
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While it’s not UA...yet...I LOVE this and wish UA would follow:
https://apple.news/AEAQZPRimSfmxnK-BqmINew
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https://apple.news/AEAQZPRimSfmxnK-BqmINew
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Passengers who refuse to wear masks based on medical exemptions will no longer be able to fly on American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 23, 2020 at 10:22 pm Reason: Snippet added
Jul 23, 2020, 8:28 pm
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While it’s not UA...yet...I LOVE this and wish UA would follow:
https://apple.news/AEAQZPRimSfmxnK-BqmINew
https://apple.news/AEAQZPRimSfmxnK-BqmINew
Delta and United are doubling down on mask requirements, calling out phony medical exemptions and banning passengers
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jul 23, 2020 at 8:34 pm
Jul 23, 2020, 8:41 pm
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