Nine Airlines Offering Pajamas in Business Class for Long-Haul Flyers

A growing number of international carriers have introduced pajamas as a business class amenity, primarily on long-haul and overnight services, according to an industry review published this week.

Qatar Airways reportedly leads the practice, distributing sleepwear to business class passengers across its network of long-haul routes and select overnight medium-haul flights. The carrier's Qsuites business class product features collaborations with suppliers including The White Company, making it likely the largest distributor of business class pajamas globally, the report notes.

Among U.S. carriers, American Airlines provides Nest-branded pajamas in two sizes on flights serving East Asia, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Eligible routes include services to Auckland, Brisbane, Delhi, Seoul Incheon, Shanghai, Sydney, and both Tokyo airports. United Airlines takes a more restrictive approach, offering pajamas only on flights exceeding 14 hours—covering select services to Asia, Australia, and Africa—though passengers must specifically request the amenity rather than receiving it proactively.

Qantas stands out for its distinctive kangaroo-logo sleepwear, distributed on long-haul flights from Australia to destinations including the United States, Singapore, and London. Virgin Atlantic rounds out the list, providing pajamas in its Upper Class business cabin, though specific route eligibility was not detailed in available reporting.

Industry observers note that pajamas serve dual purposes for travelers: maintaining freshness of boarding clothes during extended flights and providing a collectible keepsake for aviation enthusiasts. The amenity remains far from universal in business class, with most carriers reserving the offering for first class cabins or premium long-haul routes where competition for corporate travelers remains intense.