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)
Jul 29, 2014, 1:14 pm
#421
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SFO
Posts: 55
What's your benchmark? PS isn't comparable to the rest of domestic F by any means. Plus, those crews are some of the best out there.
I don't think most of "us" have any issues with PS, save for the elimination of much of the UG/award space. It's of course a great experience - lie flats in F, food that's actually edible, low density a/c overall, etc.
I don't think most of "us" have any issues with PS, save for the elimination of much of the UG/award space. It's of course a great experience - lie flats in F, food that's actually edible, low density a/c overall, etc.
While this PS-specific thread isn't as harsh as others on the UA board, my reading of it was still mostly negative. I simply wanted to point out that my personal experience was positive--enough so that I prefer today's offerings over those of the past.
Jul 30, 2014, 5:24 pm
#422
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Hertz PC, Avis PC, Global Entry
Posts: 346
EDIT: I should add: the offers prior to check-in were not nearly as enticing.
Aug 1, 2014, 10:47 am
#423
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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Posts: 8,700
Aug 1, 2014, 11:09 am
#424
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i have a trip next week with RPU waitlisted, J9/P7, and currently receiving an offer of $1534 (note that there is an onward connection included past LAX)
Aug 1, 2014, 11:12 am
#425
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Hertz PC, Avis PC, Global Entry
Posts: 346
There was an UG wait list at the airport and it was significant. At least two people were upgraded once they were seated in Economy Plus.
Aug 1, 2014, 11:43 am
#426
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My apologies; I'm still learning the UA vernacular and processes –.how do I check for R availability and I assume it's different from just regular "are there seats available on the seating chart"?
There was an UG wait list at the airport and it was significant. At least two people were upgraded once they were seated in Economy Plus.
There was an UG wait list at the airport and it was significant. At least two people were upgraded once they were seated in Economy Plus.
it's much different than seats open on the seatmap.
Aug 12, 2014, 1:50 am
#427
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13
Booking P.s.
Hello all,
Please forgive my completely noob question, but I could not find answer in this thread or others. (Although this is my first post, I have been reading the forums to try and gain knowledge for almost 2 months).
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
Please forgive my completely noob question, but I could not find answer in this thread or others. (Although this is my first post, I have been reading the forums to try and gain knowledge for almost 2 months).
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
Aug 12, 2014, 3:23 am
#428
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Hello all,
Please forgive my completely noob question, but I could not find answer in this thread or others. (Although this is my first post, I have been reading the forums to try and gain knowledge for almost 2 months).
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
Please forgive my completely noob question, but I could not find answer in this thread or others. (Although this is my first post, I have been reading the forums to try and gain knowledge for almost 2 months).
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
Aug 12, 2014, 9:32 am
#429
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion; IHG Platinum; Marriott Gold; Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,071
Hello all,
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
I am looking to book a P.s. flight and have seen some of you mention purchasing Y and then using miles (20,000 or so) to upgrade to J. How does one go about doing this?
I am a mileage plus member, but do not have any elite status (not even premier). I have about 70,000 miles and wanted to see if I could essentially combine miles and points to fly P.s. J via some sort of upgrade.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, and I apologize in advance for what is probably a silly question.
Thanks.
If you had silver status or above in mileage plus the copay would be waived.
Aug 12, 2014, 8:44 pm
#430
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13
How to do it was answered above. Be aware, however, that if you didn't actually book the Y or B fare classes and booked something less you are subject to a copay of up to $250. The number of miles it takes and the amount of copay is based on the fare class of the economy ticket.
If you had silver status or above in mileage plus the copay would be waived.
If you had silver status or above in mileage plus the copay would be waived.
Thanks for the tips, very helpful.
Aug 15, 2014, 9:45 pm
#431
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From your experiences how do they take meal orders on P.S.? From front to back, back to front, fair paid, or by status?
I'm trying to decide between rows 4F and 5F would either be the very back of one cabin or the very front of another
I'm trying to decide between rows 4F and 5F would either be the very back of one cabin or the very front of another
Aug 15, 2014, 9:48 pm
#432
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Location: SFO
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Posts: 66,859
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...um-cabins.html
Aug 15, 2014, 9:50 pm
#433
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: Million Miler, 1K - Basically spend a lot of time on planes
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p.s.® Premium Service (LAX/SFO-JFK) Flights on UA - Questions and Experience (2014)
Generally how they take the meal orders and how they prioritize them are not the same. Tonight on JFK-SFO they took front to back, but allocated the meals pretty much to status
Aug 15, 2014, 10:12 pm
#434
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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IME, ps (along with sUA TATL/TPAC) most consistently follow UA's stated policy of front to back, with GS and 1K given priority in the galley. As non GS/1K, you have a better chance of getting your first choice by sitting at the front of either of the two BF cabins (and worst chance by sitting at the back).
4F and 5F are both nice seats. 5F will have the much larger footwell.
4F and 5F are both nice seats. 5F will have the much larger footwell.
Aug 15, 2014, 10:21 pm
#435
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