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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A traveler who has taken more than 325 business-class flights shares 1 thing he's surprised other passengers don't take advantage of
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. 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. 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. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business Insider
A traveler who has taken more than 325 business-class flights shares 1 thing he's surprised other passengers don't take advantage of
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.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Flying into Turkey? Wait your turn to stand up on the plane or face a fine
When an aircraft lands at its destination, there are two kinds of people waiting to disembark: those waiting for their aisle's turn before standing to retrieve luggage and those immediately standing to retrieve their bags from overhead when the seatbelt light turns off. Effective May 2, those who do the latter when landing in Turkey could be fined. The country's ministry of transport introduced the new regulation in response to 'a serious increase' in the number of travellers doing so even before the plane had finished taxiing to the gate and with the seatbelt warning still in place, despite the established norm and the warning from the flight crew. What is 'gate lice'? How one airline is getting rid of this airport issue Is air travel still safe? 2024 has been an especially deadly year Doing so risks 'passenger and baggage safety and security' and disregards 'the satisfaction and exit priority of other passengers,' wrote General Directorate of Civil Aviation Kemal Yüsek. A suggested flight announcement in English reminds travellers to stay seated and asks them to 'please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn. 'Do not stand up or proceed in the aisle before it is your turn to exit. Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported … and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' The fine will come from the government, not the airline, whose role is only to file a 'passenger ignorance report' to Yüsek's office. It's not clear precisely how much travellers risk being fined for their transgression; however, the Independent, the Daily Mail and the Mirror quoted a price of £50 (CAD$93), citing Germany's DPA news agency as a source. Turkish Airlines, the behemoth flagship carrier that flies to a world-leading 131 countries, has already adopted the boilerplate sample on its flights, according to travel blogger site One Mile at a Time and Visa Digital Nomad. At long-running travel site View From the Wing, blogger Gary Leff took on the sometimes polarizing topic and wrote earlier this year that not only is it acceptable, but more people should do it. He said it speeds up deplaning for everyone, and it's courteous to the person hemmed in the middle seat. Furthermore, 'You've been stuck in an uncomfortable seat for hours, why not stand as soon as you can?' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Flying into Turkey? Wait your turn to stand up on the plane or face a fine
When an aircraft lands at its destination, there are two kinds of people waiting to disembark: those waiting for their aisle's turn before standing to retrieve luggage and those immediately standing to retrieve their bags from overhead when the seatbelt light turns off. Effective May 2, those who do the latter when landing in Turkey could be fined. The country's ministry of transport introduced the new regulation in response to 'a serious increase' in the number of travellers doing so even before the plane had finished taxiing to the gate and with the seatbelt warning still in place, despite the established norm and the warning from the flight crew. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Travel Time will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Doing so risks 'passenger and baggage safety and security' and disregards 'the satisfaction and exit priority of other passengers,' wrote General Directorate of Civil Aviation Kemal Yüsek. A suggested flight announcement in English reminds travellers to stay seated and asks them to 'please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn. 'Do not stand up or proceed in the aisle before it is your turn to exit. Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported … and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' The fine will come from the government, not the airline, whose role is only to file a 'passenger ignorance report' to Yüsek's office. It's not clear precisely how much travellers risk being fined for their transgression; however, the Independent , the Daily Mail and the Mirror quoted a price of £50 (CAD$93), citing Germany's DPA news agency as a source. Turkish Airlines, the behemoth flagship carrier that flies to a world-leading 131 countries , has already adopted the boilerplate sample on its flights, according to travel blogger site One Mile at a Time and Visa Digital Nomad. At long-running travel site View From the Wing , blogger Gary Leff took on the sometimes polarizing topic and wrote earlier this year that not only is it acceptable, but more people should do it. He said it speeds up deplaning for everyone, and it's courteous to the person hemmed in the middle seat. Furthermore, 'You've been stuck in an uncomfortable seat for hours, why not stand as soon as you can?' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Edmonton Journal
Flying into Turkey? Wait your turn to stand up on the plane or face a fine
Article content When an aircraft lands at its destination, there are two kinds of people waiting to disembark: those waiting for their aisle's turn before standing to retrieve luggage and those immediately standing to retrieve their bags from overhead when the seatbelt light turns off. Article content Effective May 2, those who do the latter when landing in Turkey could be fined. The country's ministry of transport introduced the new regulation in response to 'a serious increase' in the number of travellers doing so even before the plane had finished taxiing to the gate and with the seatbelt warning still in place, despite the established norm and the warning from the flight crew. Article content Doing so risks 'passenger and baggage safety and security' and disregards 'the satisfaction and exit priority of other passengers,' wrote General Directorate of Civil Aviation Kemal Yüsek. A suggested flight announcement in English reminds travellers to stay seated and asks them to 'please respect the disembarkation priority of the passengers in front of or around you and wait for your turn. 'Do not stand up or proceed in the aisle before it is your turn to exit. Passengers who do not comply with the rules will be reported … and an administrative fine will be imposed in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.' The fine will come from the government, not the airline, whose role is only to file a 'passenger ignorance report' to Yüsek's office. Article content It's not clear precisely how much travellers risk being fined for their transgression; however, the Independent, the Daily Mail and the Mirror quoted a price of £50 (CAD$93), citing Germany's DPA news agency as a source. Turkish Airlines, the behemoth flagship carrier that flies to a world-leading 131 countries, has already adopted the boilerplate sample on its flights, according to travel blogger site One Mile at a Time and Visa Digital Nomad. At long-running travel site View From the Wing, blogger Gary Leff took on the sometimes polarizing topic and wrote earlier this year that not only is it acceptable, but more people should do it. He said it speeds up deplaning for everyone, and it's courteous to the person hemmed in the middle seat. Furthermore, 'You've been stuck in an uncomfortable seat for hours, why not stand as soon as you can?' Latest National Stories
