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
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)
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
Dec 18, 2021, 3:12 pm
#961
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When the feds drop the mask requirement, it seems very likely that AA/WN (from their comments to congress) and DL (they're not even masking at HQ anymore) will follow. Will UA? Is there more business to gain by continuing the requirement than there is to lose?
Dec 18, 2021, 3:25 pm
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Dec 18, 2021, 6:05 pm
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I have deleted several posts that are off topic and/or debating the effectiveness of masks. Those posts do not belong here.
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Regards,
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Jan 23, 2022, 9:33 am
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Don’t know if this the right forum but i’ll try. Flew United domestic on Thursday-regular cloth mask required. Flew EWR/FCO 1/22/22 and everyone was required to wear an N95. At gate announcement was made that they were required if you a PAX did not have one “…we can direct you where to buy one.” New? Italy requirement?? BTW, FCO was a ghost town
Jan 23, 2022, 10:11 am
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Don’t know if this the right forum but i’ll try. Flew United domestic on Thursday-regular cloth mask required. Flew EWR/FCO 1/22/22 and everyone was required to wear an N95. At gate announcement was made that they were required if you a PAX did not have one “…we can direct you where to buy one.” New? Italy requirement?? BTW, FCO was a ghost town
(mask requirement for Italy)
- From December 25, 2021 until March 31, 2022, the use of more protective FFP2/KN95 masks is mandatory to participate in all indoor and outdoor cultural and recreational events, and on all transportation.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 23, 2022 at 10:44 am Reason: clarification
Jan 23, 2022, 10:25 am
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not sure this UA's fault - in fact, maybe you should thank them for warning you before you board/land about a new country-specific government requirement that they have zero control over?
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Last edited by WineCountryUA; Jan 23, 2022 at 10:52 am Reason: Masking effectiveness or governmental mandates are a discussion for other forums
Jan 27, 2022, 5:23 pm
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Curious - anyone know if there is a way to publicly track unruly passengers? Was on a flight to PHX today and pretty sure a passenger in economy plus refused to wear a mask- cops were at the gate when we landed. Had my headphones on the whole time and didn’t see anything from first— can we look up details about things like this anywhere?
Jan 27, 2022, 9:27 pm
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Curious - anyone know if there is a way to publicly track unruly passengers? Was on a flight to PHX today and pretty sure a passenger in economy plus refused to wear a mask- cops were at the gate when we landed. Had my headphones on the whole time and didn’t see anything from first— can we look up details about things like this anywhere?
FAA actions take months but are public
In many jurisdiction the police blotter is publicly available
Feb 2, 2022, 4:11 pm
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Some of us are thankful for the strict mask enforcement. Too many people not following guidance and putting us at risk and extending the pandemic.
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Feb 2, 2022, 4:16 pm
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+1 Indeed, that's one of the reasons I like the single tray service. It seems especially good to do meal service as quickly as possible given that people take their masks off to eat.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 3, 2022 at 5:36 pm Reason: discuss the issue, not the posters
Feb 2, 2022, 4:38 pm
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Fast forward, my Mandarin teacher was flying TPE-NRT-SFO-ORD and on the UA segments, specifically NRT-SFO a substantial portion of the economy cabin were wearing their masks as bibs, eye shades, hair nets or other stupidity with the FAs doing absolutely nothing about it.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 2, 2022 at 7:48 pm Reason: Best we stick to UA in the UA forum and not get in speculation of COVID transmission
Feb 2, 2022, 5:45 pm
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What did the FA say when it was brought to her/his attention
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 2, 2022 at 7:50 pm Reason: removed quote and response to deleted content
Feb 2, 2022, 6:08 pm
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Keep the masks---I eat my meals in a minute or two and put the mask back on. will not fly if no masks this year
Feb 2, 2022, 7:06 pm
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And there are many like my wife who is vaxxed and boosted, but HATES flying due to masks. People like her just tend to be quieter about their stance, but I sure hear about it at home
Feb 2, 2022, 7:53 pm
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While there is a strong temptations to get into COVID transmission discussions, this is the wrong forum for that.
This thread is about what precautions UA is taking, how UA is preforming on their stated precautions and enforcing the DoT rules for passengers.
WineCountryUA
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This thread is about what precautions UA is taking, how UA is preforming on their stated precautions and enforcing the DoT rules for passengers.
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator