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)
Sep 30, 2014, 11:37 am
#511
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woof, i'm on 703 right now and it's been a couple months since i've flown ps in bf, and just remembered the hard way that they dropped the garlic bread. seriously, how much money could that possibly be saving? there goes my favorite in-flight bread.
Sep 30, 2014, 12:00 pm
#512
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Flew up front on JFK-SFO last week and loved the "seasonal touches" that the FA added, including the dry ice "fog" on the dessert cart ^
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Sep 30, 2014, 12:03 pm
#513
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UA703 JFK-LAX this past saturday 9/27 on a W fare i was upgraded without using an instrument or paying a dime. simply checked my boarding pass (after buying breakfast at mcdonalds) and my seat changed to BF (although my 'class' still said united economy (W)).
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
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Sep 30, 2014, 12:25 pm
#514
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UA703 JFK-LAX this past saturday 9/27 on a W fare i was upgraded without using an instrument or paying a dime. simply checked my boarding pass (after buying breakfast at mcdonalds) and my seat changed to BF (although my 'class' still said united economy (W)).
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
Sep 30, 2014, 12:27 pm
#515
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
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UA703 JFK-LAX this past saturday 9/27 on a W fare i was upgraded without using an instrument or paying a dime. simply checked my boarding pass (after buying breakfast at mcdonalds) and my seat changed to BF (although my 'class' still said united economy (W)).
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
flight was very full in the back - was this simply an issue of UA wanting to clear the standby list and not enough people taking a TOD offer?
UA generally will not op-up to clear the standby list.
Flew up front on JFK-SFO last week and loved the "seasonal touches" that the FA added, including the dry ice "fog" on the dessert cart ^
See here: https://plus.google.com/108830156599...ts/JBciXEDwuCY
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Sep 30, 2014, 1:22 pm
#516
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Sep 30, 2014, 4:57 pm
#517
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Anyway flew 867 (LAX-JFK) yesterday and the sole rev passenger on the upgrade list cleared either at the gate or after boarding. A non rev was cleared after boarding into the last open seat.
Oct 1, 2014, 1:24 pm
#518
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Location: New York, NY
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I was on 703 yesterday and it went out with 2 empty seats in BF. I was in my "normal" 4E aisle seat and 4F was surprisingly empty. So I moved to the window when the door was closed and enjoyed it.
When they came to take my food order the flight attendant was confused and I just explained that I had moved over. She had been asking for 1st and 2nd food choices and so I preempted her speech and gave her my 1st and 2nd choices. She smiled and whispered to me that I get my 1st choice anyway. That surprised me because they do it by status level and I'm "only" Platinum. I guess there are a lot of paying folks in BF on these flights with no status?
When they came to take my food order the flight attendant was confused and I just explained that I had moved over. She had been asking for 1st and 2nd food choices and so I preempted her speech and gave her my 1st and 2nd choices. She smiled and whispered to me that I get my 1st choice anyway. That surprised me because they do it by status level and I'm "only" Platinum. I guess there are a lot of paying folks in BF on these flights with no status?
Oct 1, 2014, 1:59 pm
#519
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I was on 703 yesterday and it went out with 2 empty seats in BF. I was in my "normal" 4E aisle seat and 4F was surprisingly empty. So I moved to the window when the door was closed and enjoyed it.
When they came to take my food order the flight attendant was confused and I just explained that I had moved over. She had been asking for 1st and 2nd food choices and so I preempted her speech and gave her my 1st and 2nd choices. She smiled and whispered to me that I get my 1st choice anyway. That surprised me because they do it by status level and I'm "only" Platinum. I guess there are a lot of paying folks in BF on these flights with no status?
When they came to take my food order the flight attendant was confused and I just explained that I had moved over. She had been asking for 1st and 2nd food choices and so I preempted her speech and gave her my 1st and 2nd choices. She smiled and whispered to me that I get my 1st choice anyway. That surprised me because they do it by status level and I'm "only" Platinum. I guess there are a lot of paying folks in BF on these flights with no status?
My other guess is you ordered the beef dish. They always load a ton of beef, and very little pasta.
Oct 1, 2014, 2:20 pm
#520
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I had the chicken. I know that pasta is the least stocked selection and I never order it anyway. For me the chicken or beef is fine so if I don't get my first choice I'm OK. I always end up getting it anyway.
Oct 1, 2014, 3:42 pm
#521
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Oct 3, 2014, 3:19 pm
#522
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BF seat maps blocked
I have been looking at a few p.s. flights a couple of weeks out and mysteriously all BF seats are show occupied = full cabin, while the flight is selling J9 C9 D9 ....... 
Oct 3, 2014, 3:53 pm
#524
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IME, the early morning flights (6h-ish dpt) also clear not too badly - especially midweek.
Oct 11, 2014, 4:23 am
#525
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Question re: upgrade waitlist. I am booked on UA 766 JFK-SFO on 10/13. I requested a mileage upgrade several weeks ago. However, when I checked the flight status this morning, the upgrade page states "No customers currently waiting to upgrade". I double checked my reservation which still states "Upgrade Requested".
Since this is a non CPU route is there a different timing from when the waitlist is published? I'm assuming this maybe gets populated at time of check in /T-24?
Since this is a non CPU route is there a different timing from when the waitlist is published? I'm assuming this maybe gets populated at time of check in /T-24?