Will Hainan Airlines provide me with a new shrink-wrapped blanket or should I take my own?
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I’m soon to be travelling via Hainan Airlines from Manchester to Beijing and wonder whether packing my own blanket would be worth it if I can get a new one on the plane. Would save me loads of packaging space in my hand luggage if so.
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I’m soon to be travelling via Hainan Airlines from Manchester to Beijing and wonder whether packing my own blanket would be worth it if I can get a new one on the plane. Would save me loads of packaging space in my hand luggage if so.
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I’m soon to be travelling via Hainan Airlines from Manchester to Beijing and wonder whether packing my own blanket would be worth it if I can get a new one on the plane. Would save me loads of packaging space in my hand luggage if so.
air-travel luggage china manchester
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I’m soon to be travelling via Hainan Airlines from Manchester to Beijing and wonder whether packing my own blanket would be worth it if I can get a new one on the plane. Would save me loads of packaging space in my hand luggage if so.
air-travel luggage china manchester
air-travel luggage china manchester
edited Jan 6 at 14:33
Kate Gregory
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asked Jan 6 at 14:16
Mark Wheatley
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edited Jan 6 at 14:33
Kate Gregory
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asked Jan 6 at 14:16
Mark Wheatley
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edited Jan 6 at 14:33
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
edited Jan 6 at 14:33
Kate Gregory
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edited Jan 6 at 14:33
Kate Gregory
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asked Jan 6 at 14:16
Mark Wheatley
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asked Jan 6 at 14:16
Mark Wheatley
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Mark Wheatley
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is it a night flight? are you in economy?
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is it a night flight? are you in economy?
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Jan 6 at 14:33
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is it a night flight? are you in economy?
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Jan 6 at 14:33
is it a night flight? are you in economy?
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Jan 6 at 14:33
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I checked the web site for Hainan and they say:
To make your flight even more comfortable and convenient, we have carefully selected a series of items for you to use, including soft and comfortable blankets and fluffy waist pillows, allowing you to relax your entire body and enjoy a splendid journey.
There is no mention of whether the blankets are shrink-wrapped. If this is important to you, or if the blankets not being loaded would ruin the flight for you, consider bringing your own. But not a huge bed blanket from home. You can buy special travel blankets that fold up small. I use a pashmina, because silk folds really small and it's warm, plus I can use it for other purposes during my trip.
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
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That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
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I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
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Jan 7 at 1:32
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Bring your own! Blankets and pillows are not always washed between uses, even if they're in plastic. There are many travel blankets, or small polar fleece blankets, to use instead. Depending on the season, could you just use your coat?
A cheap option I've done is to buy a meter or so of polar fleece from a fabric store, roll it into a tiny bag, and use that. It is also very easy to wash after the flight.
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
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Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
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I checked the web site for Hainan and they say:
To make your flight even more comfortable and convenient, we have carefully selected a series of items for you to use, including soft and comfortable blankets and fluffy waist pillows, allowing you to relax your entire body and enjoy a splendid journey.
There is no mention of whether the blankets are shrink-wrapped. If this is important to you, or if the blankets not being loaded would ruin the flight for you, consider bringing your own. But not a huge bed blanket from home. You can buy special travel blankets that fold up small. I use a pashmina, because silk folds really small and it's warm, plus I can use it for other purposes during my trip.
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
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That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
1
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
I checked the web site for Hainan and they say:
To make your flight even more comfortable and convenient, we have carefully selected a series of items for you to use, including soft and comfortable blankets and fluffy waist pillows, allowing you to relax your entire body and enjoy a splendid journey.
There is no mention of whether the blankets are shrink-wrapped. If this is important to you, or if the blankets not being loaded would ruin the flight for you, consider bringing your own. But not a huge bed blanket from home. You can buy special travel blankets that fold up small. I use a pashmina, because silk folds really small and it's warm, plus I can use it for other purposes during my trip.
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
1
That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
1
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
I checked the web site for Hainan and they say:
To make your flight even more comfortable and convenient, we have carefully selected a series of items for you to use, including soft and comfortable blankets and fluffy waist pillows, allowing you to relax your entire body and enjoy a splendid journey.
There is no mention of whether the blankets are shrink-wrapped. If this is important to you, or if the blankets not being loaded would ruin the flight for you, consider bringing your own. But not a huge bed blanket from home. You can buy special travel blankets that fold up small. I use a pashmina, because silk folds really small and it's warm, plus I can use it for other purposes during my trip.
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
I checked the web site for Hainan and they say:
To make your flight even more comfortable and convenient, we have carefully selected a series of items for you to use, including soft and comfortable blankets and fluffy waist pillows, allowing you to relax your entire body and enjoy a splendid journey.
There is no mention of whether the blankets are shrink-wrapped. If this is important to you, or if the blankets not being loaded would ruin the flight for you, consider bringing your own. But not a huge bed blanket from home. You can buy special travel blankets that fold up small. I use a pashmina, because silk folds really small and it's warm, plus I can use it for other purposes during my trip.
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
57.2k9151247
answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
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answered Jan 6 at 14:37
Kate Gregory
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57.2k9151247
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That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
1
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
add a comment |Â
1
That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
1
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
1
1
That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
That was a really lovely reply, thank you. I don’t intend on bringing my bed blanket because that’d be way too big. I have to sell all my things because I’m actually emigrating to China from the UK so buying new things is going to have to be considered. Think I will look into getting a pashmina, though- thanks!
– Mark Wheatley
Jan 6 at 22:59
1
1
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
I think the blanket is in a loose plastic bag. That's my vague recollection from the last couple times I've flow on Hainan YYZ<->PEK. Of course if you're leaving from Manchester it might be different.
– Spehro Pefhany
Jan 7 at 1:32
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Bring your own! Blankets and pillows are not always washed between uses, even if they're in plastic. There are many travel blankets, or small polar fleece blankets, to use instead. Depending on the season, could you just use your coat?
A cheap option I've done is to buy a meter or so of polar fleece from a fabric store, roll it into a tiny bag, and use that. It is also very easy to wash after the flight.
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Bring your own! Blankets and pillows are not always washed between uses, even if they're in plastic. There are many travel blankets, or small polar fleece blankets, to use instead. Depending on the season, could you just use your coat?
A cheap option I've done is to buy a meter or so of polar fleece from a fabric store, roll it into a tiny bag, and use that. It is also very easy to wash after the flight.
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Bring your own! Blankets and pillows are not always washed between uses, even if they're in plastic. There are many travel blankets, or small polar fleece blankets, to use instead. Depending on the season, could you just use your coat?
A cheap option I've done is to buy a meter or so of polar fleece from a fabric store, roll it into a tiny bag, and use that. It is also very easy to wash after the flight.
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
Bring your own! Blankets and pillows are not always washed between uses, even if they're in plastic. There are many travel blankets, or small polar fleece blankets, to use instead. Depending on the season, could you just use your coat?
A cheap option I've done is to buy a meter or so of polar fleece from a fabric store, roll it into a tiny bag, and use that. It is also very easy to wash after the flight.
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
answered Feb 1 at 20:52
Ashley H
1064
1064
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
add a comment |Â
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Unfortunately, I do not have proof; I'm speaking from personal experience. I've flown with my own tiny blanket for years, airplanes are incredibly dirty, and he can save a few $/£/€ this way.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 19:58
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
Fair enough, I'm glad you've had good experiences. It might be a myth, but I would not underestimate the willingness of airlines in the US to save money by not washing them. Regardless, it costs something like $8 per flight on a domestic flight here, so bringing my own blanket cuts down on costs, especially when I fly several times per year.
– Ashley H
Feb 2 at 20:22
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