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
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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)
UA COVID19 precautions: **REQUIRING** mask usage per CDC/DoT
Aug 17, 2021, 9:07 am
#901
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f every bag and jacket I own.
I think I have about 20 in my laptop bag now and this is after giving handfuls to my slightly more germ concerned wife each time I see her. I'm slightly sensitive to chemical-y smells and while one of those wipes is only annoying when more than 2 or 3 of them is open at the same time within a radius of a few seats it serves as a rapid covid test: "*choke* *gag* *eyes water* ok...I can smell that, chances of me having COVID are even lower than I thought before I boarded
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Aug 17, 2021, 6:11 pm
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TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January
Note -- this is posted here because UA will be required to enforce this TSA requirement.
THIS IS NOT THE FORUM FOR DEBATING THE VALIDITY OF THIS REQUIREMENT
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The Transportation Security Administration will extend its US federal transportation mask mandate through January 18, the agency confirmed late Tuesday afternoon.
THIS IS NOT THE FORUM FOR DEBATING THE VALIDITY OF THIS REQUIREMENT
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Aug 17, 2021, 7:06 pm
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TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January
Note -- this is posted here because UA will be required to enforce this TSA requirement.
THIS IS NOT THE FORUM FOR DEBATING THE VALIDITY OF THIS REQUIREMENT
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Note -- this is posted here because UA will be required to enforce this TSA requirement.
THIS IS NOT THE FORUM FOR DEBATING THE VALIDITY OF THIS REQUIREMENT
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Aug 17, 2021, 7:33 pm
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Not "debating the validity of the requirement" but it is depressing to say the least. Long flights are tough especially when you add the mask time at the airport. Thankfully I have a only couple of TCONs for the rest of the year and a bunch of short'ish west coast runs so I guess I'll live. Mercifully nothing into Europe, Asia, or SA until 2022. .
Aug 18, 2021, 7:49 am
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NLY problem I have with the on-board mask requirement.
Aug 23, 2021, 6:30 am
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While not a ‘high touch’ area, this isn’t a good look during a time when United are touting their advanced cleaning…
No food offering (at all) on CMH-IAH on Saturday… apparently wasn’t catered out of IAH on the IAH-CMH the night before.
Aug 24, 2021, 6:39 am
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So much for the clean plus. First, picture the seat pocket August 22 LHR to ORD. Second picture is my wiping down the armrests ORD to SEA.
Aug 24, 2021, 7:14 am
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Seems that cleanplus is nothing other than a marketing gimmick. Hardly a shocker there
Aug 24, 2021, 8:02 am
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This is a very small sample size, but on my four recent flights, I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the planes were - even in the lavs. 3 older 767s, and one 787-10, #2 in that fleet.
Aug 24, 2021, 8:09 am
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It has been pointed out before, but the dark pickup on the wipes is likely dye from the armrest, not grime.
Oct 9, 2021, 12:11 am
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I haven’t flown in several weeks. Seems like they no longer hand out the industrial strength wipes?
Now more than ever we need them as the planes are becoming ratty and filthy (not cleaning nicely btw flights)
Now more than ever we need them as the planes are becoming ratty and filthy (not cleaning nicely btw flights)
Oct 9, 2021, 4:51 am
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Neither has been my experience — I have received a wipe on boarding every flight as far as I can remember and the aircraft seem to be getting more cleaning attention than pre-pandemic.
Oct 9, 2021, 5:14 am
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Just got off SFO-ORD on a 789 this AM. stains on surfaces, no wipes provided while boarding or in the tray. No pillows and only Y blankets in lie flat F.
Oct 9, 2021, 6:46 am
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Oct 9, 2021, 10:23 am
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Have a huge supply of UA wipes - never use them. Let me know if you need them.