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IAH-OIL-TRASH
They are calling 737 First seats to Azores “PremiumPlus” instead of “Business”, as UA does to other int’l destination. Seems strange - can’t figure the rationale.
Traveler from ORD to Toronto in Business gets lounge access, but traveler to Azores in PP does not????
Is UA going to start calling all short-haul int’l PP and do away with lounge access? Doesn’t seem likely from a competition standpoint.
Selling "business" on a transatlantic flight would need Polaris product. Premium plus = no lounge access, no Polaris soft product, and lesser dining. I believe that's just United setting expectations on what one would receive. If/when the Max gets lie-flats, that may be rebranded back to business in the future.