Jan 3, 2014, 7:11 pm
Last edit by: PTahCha
A recap of some of the key features of the refreshed p.s. product:
The Global First Lounge at JFK is scheduled to remain open, welcoming Global Services members seated in United BusinessFirst on p.s. flights, as well as customers on connecting United Global First itineraries.
Upgrade policies are the same. No CPU. Only miles or instrument-supported upgrades.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20168422-post1.html (UA Insider)
For mileage upgrades requested on or after 1 Feb 2015, Premier members are no longer exempt from upgrade co-pay on the p.s. routes. The co-pay varies by fare basis:
Fare Basis (Co-Pay Each Way)
Y, B (no co-pay)
M,E,U ($75)
H,Q ($125)
V ($175)
W ($225)
S,T,K,L,G,N ($250)
- 28 seats in United BusinessFirst with 180-degree flat-bed seats
- 48 seats in Economy Plus (36" pitch)
- 66 seats in United Economy
- Complimentary in-seat audio video on-demand entertainment. However, headsets are no longer complimentary in economy as of 9/2014.
- USB and standard 110v power outlets accessible from every seat
- Gogo Wi-Fi for a fee (all cabins; no waivers for elite or premium cabin passengers)
The Global First Lounge at JFK is scheduled to remain open, welcoming Global Services members seated in United BusinessFirst on p.s. flights, as well as customers on connecting United Global First itineraries.
Upgrade policies are the same. No CPU. Only miles or instrument-supported upgrades.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20168422-post1.html (UA Insider)
For mileage upgrades requested on or after 1 Feb 2015, Premier members are no longer exempt from upgrade co-pay on the p.s. routes. The co-pay varies by fare basis:
Fare Basis (Co-Pay Each Way)
Y, B (no co-pay)
M,E,U ($75)
H,Q ($125)
V ($175)
W ($225)
S,T,K,L,G,N ($250)
p.s.® Premium Service (LAX/SFO-JFK) Flights on UA - Questions and Experience (2014)
Jan 22, 2014, 7:42 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC, YYZ
Programs: AC SE100K, SPG Gold, UA MP
Posts: 1,002
Just booked my first P.S. flight (obviously I don't get to NYC often 
). At this point there is ample R inventory for December 2014 and $366rt seems a fair price for SFO-JFK-SFO (with confirmed RPUs 
.
I am really looking forward to this - used to sitting in E+ as my CPUs never materialize on my 4-5 hour domestic flights.
I was trying to figure that out myself, seatguru does not have much to say (no shocker). In general terms, the front of any aircraft is often better, further from Y where you may have screaming infants, etc.
But assuming you are not connecting at JFK, does it really matter whether you are first off the plane? There will already be a taxi line, and they don't move too quick at rush hour.
That was my thinking. I went for 2 E/F
I hate being near the galley and bathroom. Too much noise and often unpleasant smells.
). At this point there is ample R inventory for December 2014 and $366rt seems a fair price for SFO-JFK-SFO (with confirmed RPUs . I am really looking forward to this - used to sitting in E+ as my CPUs never materialize on my 4-5 hour domestic flights.
I was trying to figure that out myself, seatguru does not have much to say (no shocker). In general terms, the front of any aircraft is often better, further from Y where you may have screaming infants, etc.
But assuming you are not connecting at JFK, does it really matter whether you are first off the plane? There will already be a taxi line, and they don't move too quick at rush hour.
That was my thinking. I went for 2 E/F
I hate being near the galley and bathroom. Too much noise and often unpleasant smells.
Agree with rear cabin of too much lavatory traffic. I don't think it matters much which door to deplane since in the first cabin if you're in rows 2/3 you'll get equally quick odds of deplaning first at either door.
Wish the red-eye flight would automatically offer you a meal (vs the default of the PAX doesn't want a meal), and a early flight from east/west coast would offer something more than just breakfast.
Jan 22, 2014, 8:50 pm
#47
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Reading this article in USA Today about what American is doing with their new A321's for NY to West Coast flights, UA has some catching up to do again.
Jan 22, 2014, 8:55 pm
#48
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA MM | BA Silver
Posts: 7,193
Years ago they had a second meal prior to arrival on breakfast flights, but honestly that was overkill.
Feb 4, 2014, 2:31 am
#49
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,297
Do they offer meal on UA 314 leaves JFK before 8:30pm? What is included ? Any ice cream sundae?
Feb 4, 2014, 2:46 am
#50
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Feb 4, 2014, 3:33 am
#51
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dubai / NYC
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Took my first PS flight with the new 2 cabin configuration a few days ago - I must say I was impressed with a number of things.
They were short 1 flight attendant but went anyway and the F/A's that were working (4 instead of 5) worked their butts off. The service in J was one of the better UA flights Ive had in YEARS (granted, Id hate to see what it was like in Y since at one point I counted 3 F/A's working in J leaving just one in Y
I was starving - had arrived from DXB on EK a little over 24 hours earlier and had not eaten a thing that entire time in NY. Im used to flying SQ or EK where they feed you as much as you want - and used to being lucky to get your first choice on UA, forget extra food but even though the flight was full, the chicken was fantastic and when I was done the F/A remarked that I must have been starving (not a spot left on my plate) She offered me an extra meal without me even having to ask.....same with the Ice Cream. I was in row 1 so was served first. By the time they were done in the back, I was done and she just placed another one in front of me without saying a word
This was like the UA of the past - really sad more flights can't have crews like this
They were short 1 flight attendant but went anyway and the F/A's that were working (4 instead of 5) worked their butts off. The service in J was one of the better UA flights Ive had in YEARS (granted, Id hate to see what it was like in Y since at one point I counted 3 F/A's working in J leaving just one in Y
I was starving - had arrived from DXB on EK a little over 24 hours earlier and had not eaten a thing that entire time in NY. Im used to flying SQ or EK where they feed you as much as you want - and used to being lucky to get your first choice on UA, forget extra food but even though the flight was full, the chicken was fantastic and when I was done the F/A remarked that I must have been starving (not a spot left on my plate) She offered me an extra meal without me even having to ask.....same with the Ice Cream. I was in row 1 so was served first. By the time they were done in the back, I was done and she just placed another one in front of me without saying a word
This was like the UA of the past - really sad more flights can't have crews like this
Feb 4, 2014, 7:50 am
#52
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Location: CT/NY
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Took my first PS flight with the new 2 cabin configuration a few days ago - I must say I was impressed with a number of things.
They were short 1 flight attendant but went anyway and the F/A's that were working (4 instead of 5) worked their butts off. The service in J was one of the better UA flights Ive had in YEARS (granted, Id hate to see what it was like in Y since at one point I counted 3 F/A's working in J leaving just one in Y
I was starving - had arrived from DXB on EK a little over 24 hours earlier and had not eaten a thing that entire time in NY. Im used to flying SQ or EK where they feed you as much as you want - and used to being lucky to get your first choice on UA, forget extra food but even though the flight was full, the chicken was fantastic and when I was done the F/A remarked that I must have been starving (not a spot left on my plate) She offered me an extra meal without me even having to ask.....same with the Ice Cream. I was in row 1 so was served first. By the time they were done in the back, I was done and she just placed another one in front of me without saying a word
This was like the UA of the past - really sad more flights can't have crews like this
They were short 1 flight attendant but went anyway and the F/A's that were working (4 instead of 5) worked their butts off. The service in J was one of the better UA flights Ive had in YEARS (granted, Id hate to see what it was like in Y since at one point I counted 3 F/A's working in J leaving just one in Y
I was starving - had arrived from DXB on EK a little over 24 hours earlier and had not eaten a thing that entire time in NY. Im used to flying SQ or EK where they feed you as much as you want - and used to being lucky to get your first choice on UA, forget extra food but even though the flight was full, the chicken was fantastic and when I was done the F/A remarked that I must have been starving (not a spot left on my plate) She offered me an extra meal without me even having to ask.....same with the Ice Cream. I was in row 1 so was served first. By the time they were done in the back, I was done and she just placed another one in front of me without saying a word
This was like the UA of the past - really sad more flights can't have crews like this
Feb 7, 2014, 10:09 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: RDU
Posts: 5,239
Can't find Premium Service P.S. flights
Is there a thread to discuss problems finding P.S. flights? I'm looking both from JFK and IAD to SFO around 6/4 and 6/11. I thought I found some the other day but right now I'm getting nothing at all. Can someone tell me the specific flight numbers for P.S. service? Thanks! 
Feb 7, 2014, 10:14 am
#54
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Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
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I'm seeing eight daily 757 ps flights between JFK and SFO on June 4. Any UA 757 between JFK and either SFO or LAX should be ps service.
As far as I know, UA does not offer ps between IAD and SFO (or LAX).
As far as I know, UA does not offer ps between IAD and SFO (or LAX).
Feb 7, 2014, 10:14 am
#55
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,217
I don't know for sure what you are asking, but searching the dates you provided, all ps flights are $358 rt for eco and about $3800 in biz.
Feb 7, 2014, 10:15 am
#56
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Is there a thread to discuss problems finding P.S. flights? I'm looking both from JFK and IAD to SFO around 6/4 and 6/11. I thought I found some the other day but right now I'm getting nothing at all. Can someone tell me the specific flight numbers for P.S. service? Thanks!
Are you not able to find any nonstop flights from JFK to SFO?
Feb 7, 2014, 11:15 am
#57
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: RDU
Posts: 5,239
Sorry. My mistake. I was looking for 767-400ER. I forgot that the 757's were reconfigured. I'll check again.
Feb 7, 2014, 11:47 am
#58
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
Posts: 2,257
"The Global First Lounge at JFK is scheduled to remain open, welcoming Global Services members seated in United Business on p.s. flights, as well as customers on connecting United Global First itineraries. "
I just want to clarify this point. Regular passengers (non-GS) flying Business First on the p.s. flights will no longer be allowed in the Global First lounge?
Feb 7, 2014, 12:02 pm
#59
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
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That is correct - though "regular" flyers were only ever in there if they were in PS F or connecting to Int'l F at SFO/LAX/IAD.
Feb 7, 2014, 2:42 pm
#60
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
Posts: 2,257
Oh wait it's not that strange. It's United. "More Money. Less Service." (TM)