A traveler who has taken more than 325 business-class flights shares 1 thing he's surprised other passengers don't take advantage of

Business Insider

5 days ago

Dennis Bunnik has been on more than 325 business-class flights.
Lounge access and meals are beloved perks, but he's surprised that some skip wearing the complimentary PJs.
Some airlines give travelers pajamas for long-haul flights, which are relaxing and keep your clothes clean.
In the past decade, Dennis Bunnik has boarded more than 700 flights, nearly half of which have been in business class.
Those flights — especially a long-haul business-class flight — have come with plenty of amenities. Bunnik, a CEO for the travel company Bunnik Tours and an aviation YouTuber, told Business Insider that he's enjoyed everything from suite-style seats to multi-course meals.
Still, there's one thing he said he's shocked passengers don't use enough. And that's the complimentary pajamas.
Some airlines on long-haul flights offer passengers pajamas
Bunnik said the first time he boarded a flight that offered pajamas, he didn't think twice about throwing them on. Hundreds of flights later, pajamas and loungewear are a favorite perk of Bunnik's.
"There are a number of airlines that offer them, and they're fantastic," he said.
The loungewear sets are typically simple. They often include a pair of pants, a short- or long-sleeved shirt, and slippers.
While pajamas are common in first class, travel outlet One Mile at a Time reports that about a dozen long-haul carriers stock them for their business-class passengers. Emirates, Qantas, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic are among those carriers.
If they're offered, it's typically on overnight flights, although passengers can request a pair during a daytime flight as well.
On a recent Qatar Airways flight in its business-class Qsuites, Bunnik received grey-and-blue loungewear for the 12.5-hour flight between Hamad International Airport in Doha to Adelaide, Australia. The top featured a gray long-sleeved shirt, dark pants, and comfy slippers.
"They're great PJs," Bunnik said in the video documenting the flight.
The frequent traveler said pajamas serve two purposes
Bunnik said the passengers who skip out on wearing their pajamas are missing out. "One, it keeps your clothes crease-free and clean," he said.
Even more importantly, pajamas help shift a traveler's mindset. "It helps you relax," he added.
Bunnik said once he's wearing his pajamas, it's easier for him to forget about the outside world and settle on the plane.
Bunnik added that he doesn't change into the pajamas until after takeoff. Once the seatbelt sign is off, he'll head to the restroom to change. Before landing, he'll put his regular clothes back on.
"If there's an emergency evacuation, you don't want to be the one standing there in your pajamas," he said.