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)
Jun 22, 2014, 8:35 am
#331
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: JFK
Programs: -
Posts: 178
Thanks, will make sure I check within t-24. Any way I can see where I stand in the standby list now? Or is that only available at t-24?
Jun 22, 2014, 8:40 am
#332
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,172
Jun 24, 2014, 9:02 pm
#333
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 451
Anyone have any idea why there is ps 757 scheduled to fly DEN-LAX tomorrow night as flight #815?
Looking at "where is this aircraft coming from" on the app, it's currently flying JFK-SFO right now. Then overnighting and flying SFO-SAN tomorrow morning, then SAN-EWR, EWR-DEN, and then finally DEN-LAX. If the goal is to reposition it to LAX, why fly it all around the country instead of just doing SFO-LAX?
Just seems odd to me and I can't think of a reason why they'd schedule it like this, especially since it doesn't even have enough seats for all the pax on those flights.
Looking at "where is this aircraft coming from" on the app, it's currently flying JFK-SFO right now. Then overnighting and flying SFO-SAN tomorrow morning, then SAN-EWR, EWR-DEN, and then finally DEN-LAX. If the goal is to reposition it to LAX, why fly it all around the country instead of just doing SFO-LAX?
Just seems odd to me and I can't think of a reason why they'd schedule it like this, especially since it doesn't even have enough seats for all the pax on those flights.
Jun 30, 2014, 2:42 pm
#334
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: JFK
Programs: -
Posts: 178
Early Morning Menu
Call me an alcoholic, but does anybody know what kind of drinks/food service is offered on the 6:30am JFK-LAX?
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Jun 30, 2014, 3:01 pm
#335
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Call me an alcoholic, but does anybody know what kind of drinks/food service is offered on the 6:30am JFK-LAX?
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Full bar is available, including "champagne". Mimosa is excellent. Ask them to "supersize" it and put it in a water glass instead of wine glass.
In coach - buy on board, with 1 hot item. The usual list plus half bottle of pinot noir and chardonnay.
Jun 30, 2014, 4:21 pm
#336
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA MM | BA Silver
Posts: 7,193
If its a good crew, they will know to supersize it automatically.
Jun 30, 2014, 4:38 pm
#337
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 408
Call me an alcoholic, but does anybody know what kind of drinks/food service is offered on the 6:30am JFK-LAX?
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Would be flying for vacation, so was looking forward to having a few drinks before taking a nap... I imagine the stuff they serve in J isn't drinkable by itself, but a mimosa wouldn't be so bad
Jun 30, 2014, 5:04 pm
#338
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX & EWR/JFK
Programs: Fomerly UA 1K, now Gold... next year, who knows?
Posts: 1,432
I enjoy the Bloody Mary mix with Tito's handmade vodka. Had 2 on the flight to NYC last week.
Our return flight is tomorrow, Flt 841, and I think there are going to be some happy OP-UPs to J, best I can tell. I've not seen anything like this before, as it appears they way oversold Y. When I checked our seats a few minutes ago, seatmap is showing 12 open seats, while checking R inventory, I see:
Available Cabins: J3, JN3, C3, D3, Z3, ZN3, P3, PN3, R0, RN0, IN0, I0, Y1, YN1, B1, M0, E0, U0, H0, HN0, Q0, V0, W0, S0, T0, L0, K0, G0, N0, XN0, X0
I know seatmap and inventory never match up perfectly, but J3 with seatmap showing 12 open?
Our return flight is tomorrow, Flt 841, and I think there are going to be some happy OP-UPs to J, best I can tell. I've not seen anything like this before, as it appears they way oversold Y. When I checked our seats a few minutes ago, seatmap is showing 12 open seats, while checking R inventory, I see:
Available Cabins: J3, JN3, C3, D3, Z3, ZN3, P3, PN3, R0, RN0, IN0, I0, Y1, YN1, B1, M0, E0, U0, H0, HN0, Q0, V0, W0, S0, T0, L0, K0, G0, N0, XN0, X0
I know seatmap and inventory never match up perfectly, but J3 with seatmap showing 12 open?
Jun 30, 2014, 5:20 pm
#339
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
I enjoy the Bloody Mary mix with Tito's handmade vodka. Had 2 on the flight to NYC last week.
Our return flight is tomorrow, Flt 841, and I think there are going to be some happy OP-UPs to J, best I can tell. I've not seen anything like this before, as it appears they way oversold Y. When I checked our seats a few minutes ago, seatmap is showing 12 open seats, while checking R inventory, I see:
Available Cabins: J3, JN3, C3, D3, Z3, ZN3, P3, PN3, R0, RN0, IN0, I0, Y1, YN1, B1, M0, E0, U0, H0, HN0, Q0, V0, W0, S0, T0, L0, K0, G0, N0, XN0, X0
I know seatmap and inventory never match up perfectly, but J3 with seatmap showing 12 open?
Our return flight is tomorrow, Flt 841, and I think there are going to be some happy OP-UPs to J, best I can tell. I've not seen anything like this before, as it appears they way oversold Y. When I checked our seats a few minutes ago, seatmap is showing 12 open seats, while checking R inventory, I see:
Available Cabins: J3, JN3, C3, D3, Z3, ZN3, P3, PN3, R0, RN0, IN0, I0, Y1, YN1, B1, M0, E0, U0, H0, HN0, Q0, V0, W0, S0, T0, L0, K0, G0, N0, XN0, X0
I know seatmap and inventory never match up perfectly, but J3 with seatmap showing 12 open?
Jul 3, 2014, 10:02 am
#340
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Hertz PC, Avis PC, Global Entry
Posts: 346
I have some rudimentary questions regarding upgrades of companions.
I'll be flying with my girlfriend JFK->SFO but on a separate PNR; I'm Platinum, she's not. With Delta, I could direct message them and have her put in economy plus with me, even though she's on a separate PNR. Am I still able to do that on United?
She's leaving on a different flight than me and it's a Sunday red-eye. Can I use an RPU to upgrade her? If I'm "sponsoring" her, does that mean my status bumps her higher on the upgrade list? Can I sponsor a mileage upgrade or only an RPU?
And what are the chances of either instrument going through for a discounted economy fare (i.e., is it even remotely possible)?
Thank you for any help!
I'll be flying with my girlfriend JFK->SFO but on a separate PNR; I'm Platinum, she's not. With Delta, I could direct message them and have her put in economy plus with me, even though she's on a separate PNR. Am I still able to do that on United?
She's leaving on a different flight than me and it's a Sunday red-eye. Can I use an RPU to upgrade her? If I'm "sponsoring" her, does that mean my status bumps her higher on the upgrade list? Can I sponsor a mileage upgrade or only an RPU?
And what are the chances of either instrument going through for a discounted economy fare (i.e., is it even remotely possible)?
Thank you for any help!
Jul 3, 2014, 10:07 am
#341
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
She's leaving on a different flight than me and it's a Sunday red-eye. Can I use an RPU to upgrade her? If I'm "sponsoring" her, does that mean my status bumps her higher on the upgrade list? Can I sponsor a mileage upgrade or only an RPU?
And what are the chances of either instrument going through for a discounted economy fare (i.e., is it even remotely possible)?
Jul 3, 2014, 10:07 am
#342
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
I have some rudimentary questions regarding upgrades of companions.
I'll be flying with my girlfriend JFK->SFO but on a separate PNR; I'm Platinum, she's not. With Delta, I could direct message them and have her put in economy plus with me, even though she's on a separate PNR. Am I still able to do that on United?
She's leaving on a different flight than me and it's a Sunday red-eye. Can I use an RPU to upgrade her? If I'm "sponsoring" her, does that mean my status bumps her higher on the upgrade list? Can I sponsor a mileage upgrade or only an RPU?
And what are the chances of either instrument going through for a discounted economy fare (i.e., is it even remotely possible)?
Thank you for any help!
I'll be flying with my girlfriend JFK->SFO but on a separate PNR; I'm Platinum, she's not. With Delta, I could direct message them and have her put in economy plus with me, even though she's on a separate PNR. Am I still able to do that on United?
She's leaving on a different flight than me and it's a Sunday red-eye. Can I use an RPU to upgrade her? If I'm "sponsoring" her, does that mean my status bumps her higher on the upgrade list? Can I sponsor a mileage upgrade or only an RPU?
And what are the chances of either instrument going through for a discounted economy fare (i.e., is it even remotely possible)?
Thank you for any help!
Yes.
Both.
Unballparkable, need more details.
EDIT: Lolz, Kacee, should we coordinate what posts we respond to?
Jul 3, 2014, 11:19 am
#343
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Hertz PC, Avis PC, Global Entry
Posts: 346
Unballparkable, need more details.
I've noticed ExpertFlyer can't reveal upgrade availability, so that's a bummer.
Jul 3, 2014, 11:30 am
#344
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,470
Jul 3, 2014, 4:37 pm
#345
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 546
p.s.® Premium Service (LAX/SFO-JFK) Flights on UA - Questions and Experience (2014)
For anyone keeping track, this evening's UA514 (6:29PM to SFO) was swapped to a domestic sUA 757. The email that United sent this morning offering rebooking to a p.s. plane had a phone number that didn't work. The waiver made it easy enough to switch flights, though.