Why is there no Premium Transcon Service for IAD to SFO (or LAX)?
Sep 17, 2017, 11:00 am
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IAD is an afterthought to UA's current management team. One has only to visit the decrepit C/D concourse to see this first hand.
Sep 17, 2017, 12:29 pm
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In other words, it's far more complicated than your making out to be.
Sep 17, 2017, 12:38 pm
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David
Sep 17, 2017, 2:00 pm
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Sep 17, 2017, 2:19 pm
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Also, SFO-BOS draws a fair bit of vc/investment banking traffic, and that's paid J.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:02 pm
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Which underscores my original point - IAD is indeed an afterthought to UA management.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:05 pm
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Sep 17, 2017, 6:19 pm
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this! and don't forget montgomery county in MD. of the 10 wealthiest counties in all of the USA, 7 are in the DC area (lobbyists!), so it's mind blowing that UA has not invested more in the DC market for O/D traffic. IAD is very convenient to anyone in wealthy upper NW DC/MD or the wealthy burbs in VA. now regarding the C/D terminal, sure, it can use a major facelift. but they've started with that already. they've improved the food options and the shopping has even improved. it's still night and day with terminal B, but much much better than what it used to be. i don't think transportation to/from IAD is much of a decision factor for locals, especially if you live in those areas. you will either drive (and check out the cars in the lots!) or uber. the train will be nice, but mostly for tourists/spring breakers. i expect they'll run some type of express train at certain time periods.
Apr 14, 2019, 11:36 pm
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SFO-IAD Domestic "First", Polaris Seats. Polaris Service and lounge access?
I think this is a simple question. I'm booked on a 772 SFO-IAD with Polaris configured seats in whatever they're calling up front -- their website at purchase contradicts itself calling it both First and Business. Does this count as "Polaris Premium Transcontinental"? Does it have improved service? Does it provide Polaris Lounge access? How does one know if their flight is officially Polaris service?
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Apr 14, 2019, 11:39 pm
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There are no domestic itineraries with Polaris Lounge access.
Premium Transcontinental service is available on SFO-BOS/EWR and LAX-EWR only (all flights). It does not include Polaris Lounge access but does include United Club access. Whether or not a given plane has Polaris seats is irrelevant.
Apr 14, 2019, 11:42 pm
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While this flight may use Polaris seats, it is Domestic First service
No, that designation is based on the route, not the aircraft, IAD does not have any premium transcontinental flights
standard domestic First
No
No
Apr 15, 2019, 1:13 am
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