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
Oct 9, 2021, 10:34 am
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Last couple flights I have been on, they have been handing out generic wipe packets, not the UA branded one.
Seemed significantly less "industrial".
Seemed significantly less "industrial".
Oct 9, 2021, 12:50 pm
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Oct 9, 2021, 1:30 pm
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Oct 9, 2021, 4:36 pm
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Anybody home? The wipes are simple virtue signaling. The evidence is overwhelming that the virus is not spreading via surfaces. The airline obviously believes we will think highly of them for passing out wipes. What we should think instead is "Stupidity gets no respect". Lose the wipes and bring back real service, real meals, real glasses.
Oct 9, 2021, 4:50 pm
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Is not an either or situation.
it’s not like if they stopped passing out wipes, they will have better food and drinks again.
the wipes will help with influenza. Intercontinental travel and fomites are definitely implicated in the spread of the flu.
it’s not like if they stopped passing out wipes, they will have better food and drinks again.
the wipes will help with influenza. Intercontinental travel and fomites are definitely implicated in the spread of the flu.
Oct 9, 2021, 6:16 pm
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BYOW. 
Oct 9, 2021, 9:37 pm
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Anybody home? The wipes are simple virtue signaling. The evidence is overwhelming that the virus is not spreading via surfaces. The airline obviously believes we will think highly of them for passing out wipes. What we should think instead is "Stupidity gets no respect". Lose the wipes and bring back real service, real meals, real glasses.
Oh and as a bonus, no need for a pre-departure drink, because you can just inhale the alcohol.On a more serious note, the wipes are useful against other bacteria and viruses and people might be more aware. Some passengers who are now more sensitized to germs may find it convenient that they don't have to bring their own.
P.S: I also have a collection of wipes, because I never use them.
Oct 10, 2021, 5:28 am
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Wipes provided last evening HNL-ORD although I didn’t see a single passenger use one.
Oct 10, 2021, 11:09 am
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I use the wipes to wipe down armrests, tray and any other surface I might touch on the flight. But the attendants don't seem to like to pick up the used wipe so you have to put it on the meal tray.
Oct 10, 2021, 11:23 am
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I have enough of them in my laptop bag that if you squeezed the alcohol out of them I'd be at risk of violating TSA's max liquid count...and that's after purging a few dozen a couple weeks ago.
Oct 10, 2021, 1:27 pm
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I use the wipes on all the surfaces the cleaners don't bother to clean, like tray tables.
Oct 10, 2021, 8:05 pm
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Oct 10, 2021, 8:31 pm
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Oct 12, 2021, 4:16 pm
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Wipes on both my UA flights (MKE-ORD-RDU) last weekend. If anyone wants to BYOW I have about three dozen on my bedside table at home from when I empty out my pockets post trip. Just let me know your address 
Oct 13, 2021, 10:34 am
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I, too, have probably about a hundred of these stuffed into every pouch, bag, pocket, nook, and cranny of every piece of luggage or article of clothing that I take or wear when traveling. If anyone is on a flight an unhappy with the brand of wipe they receive (I didn't realize this was a thing), just ask me and I'll produce a few "premium" United branded ones for you.