Sleeping in UA J with a mask these days...
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Sleeping in UA J with a mask these days...
We are thinking about starting off the new year in Hawaii; probably Maui first and then Oahu and then back home. I think that is ok with the travel restrictions. On the return, it looks like the evening flight HNL-SFO in J is pretty reasonably priced. Seeing it is a night flight, the idea would be to catch a few Zs, so what is it like sleeping in J these days with a mask? Is it even doable?
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We are thinking about starting off the new year in Hawaii; probably Maui first and then Oahu and then back home. I think that is ok with the travel restrictions. On the return, it looks like the evening flight HNL-SFO in J is pretty reasonably priced. Seeing it is a night flight, the idea would be to catch a few Zs, so what is it like sleeping in J these days with a mask? Is it even doable?
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I can sleep (and have slept) with a mask on on several flights. If one turns away from aisle, might be able to hide lack of mask use, but I think a FA has every right (and maybe an obligation) to wake a sleeping passenger noticeably w/o a mask on. There's an announcement that masks can be removed for eating/drinking (with prompt replacement), but no exception for sleeping is offered. Covid doesn't tuck itself in when you do, and even though one might get a negative pre-arrival test, there's no guarantee one can't pick up a couple of virological hitchhikers in Honolulu..
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I'm more worried about it wiggling off while you sleep, especially my son that is six.
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Of course, others have different reactions.
It won't be a perfect simulation, but why not try once or twice at home?
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I flew LH and OS in lie-flat seats a few weeks ago. I didn't sleep that great with the mask as I obviously don't sleep with one on at home. The hot cabins on both carriers and the narrow seats didn't help either as wearing a mask, and then an eyeshade made it very hot. I've flown a ton on narrow body aircraft since the mask requirement went into effect and have managed to catch some shut-eye here or there.
As far as mask enforcement, I think it'll probably be very crew dependent.
As far as mask enforcement, I think it'll probably be very crew dependent.
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I don't have any idea what UA will do, but I was on WN last week and the FAs woke up a guy in the row in front of me three times in a two hour flight to tell him to pull his mask up over his nose.
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The FAs should be enforcing masks even at night, just as they do with the seatbelt sign - and it's easier to see if you're wearing a mask than a seatbelt.
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I'm not sure what your comment has to do with my reply. The plane doesn't stop flying when I sleep either.
I always wear my seat belt. Sometimes I forget to have the belt over my blanket and I've had an FA wake me up to check a few times. This happens mostly in Y though.
When I sleep I typically face away from the aisle to avoid lights and aisle activity. It's may not be obvious if my mask is on correctly.
In either case I would find it annoying and hard to sleep if the FA were constantly waking me up to check. Thus i hope they are not policing mask usage to the point that it affects my ability to sleep like they sometimes police seatbelt usage. I haven't been on an overnight flight lately so I don't know the extent. Hopefully it is minimal
I always wear my seat belt. Sometimes I forget to have the belt over my blanket and I've had an FA wake me up to check a few times. This happens mostly in Y though.
When I sleep I typically face away from the aisle to avoid lights and aisle activity. It's may not be obvious if my mask is on correctly.
In either case I would find it annoying and hard to sleep if the FA were constantly waking me up to check. Thus i hope they are not policing mask usage to the point that it affects my ability to sleep like they sometimes police seatbelt usage. I haven't been on an overnight flight lately so I don't know the extent. Hopefully it is minimal
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The UA policy is simple and in plain English. No exceptions for J or night. Sort of makes sense unless someone has good scientific evidence that J passengers don't shed the virus.
For everyone's safety, all travelers are required to wear a face covering with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth. Face coverings must be worn during the entire flight and in the airport, including at United customer service counters and kiosks, United Club℠ locations, our gates and our baggage claim areas. A face shield alone does not count as a face covering. Travelers who aren't wearing their face coverings in the airport or on board may be refused transport and could also lose their travel privileges on future United flights. Children younger than 2 years old are exempt.
For everyone's safety, all travelers are required to wear a face covering with no vents or openings that fully covers their nose and mouth. Face coverings must be worn during the entire flight and in the airport, including at United customer service counters and kiosks, United Club℠ locations, our gates and our baggage claim areas. A face shield alone does not count as a face covering. Travelers who aren't wearing their face coverings in the airport or on board may be refused transport and could also lose their travel privileges on future United flights. Children younger than 2 years old are exempt.