Jan 2, 2015, 11:03 pm
Last edit by: diburning
A recap of some of the key features of the p.s. product:
The Global First Lounge at JFK is open, welcoming Global Services members seated in United BusinessFirst on p.s. flights, as well as customers on connecting United Global First itineraries.
For other passengers in BusinessFirst, access to United Club at LAX, SFO, and JFK for departure and arrival.
As of 24 October, 2015, the Global First Lounge and United Club at JFK will close, and on 25 October, 2015, p.s. service will be transitioned from JFK to EWR. A mixture of p.s. configured 757 and TATL 757 (with 16 BusinessFirst seats) aircrafts will be used for the transitioned service.
No CPU. Only miles or instrument-supported upgrades.
Premier members who request a MileagePlus Upgrade Award on or after 1 February, 2015, for a p.s. route between New York JFK and Los Angeles or San Francisco will no longer be exempt from the co-pay. Same Co-Pay requirements apply following the transition to EWR. LINK
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.
- 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 open, welcoming Global Services members seated in United BusinessFirst on p.s. flights, as well as customers on connecting United Global First itineraries.
For other passengers in BusinessFirst, access to United Club at LAX, SFO, and JFK for departure and arrival.
As of 24 October, 2015, the Global First Lounge and United Club at JFK will close, and on 25 October, 2015, p.s. service will be transitioned from JFK to EWR. A mixture of p.s. configured 757 and TATL 757 (with 16 BusinessFirst seats) aircrafts will be used for the transitioned service.
No CPU. Only miles or instrument-supported upgrades.
Premier members who request a MileagePlus Upgrade Award on or after 1 February, 2015, for a p.s. route between New York JFK and Los Angeles or San Francisco will no longer be exempt from the co-pay. Same Co-Pay requirements apply following the transition to EWR. LINK
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 Flights on UA - Questions and Experience (2015)
May 18, 2015, 12:50 pm
#76
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Not withstanding the IFE, Mint hard and soft product are better than ps.
May 18, 2015, 2:30 pm
#77
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May 18, 2015, 2:57 pm
#78
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You can pay to access the lounge in JFK, but it adds (very) little value over the terminal.
LAX terminal (4) is pretty junky.
Last edited by anc-ord772; May 18, 2015 at 5:32 pm
May 20, 2015, 5:37 am
#79
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That shower in that lounge is better than most F lounges. Breakfast included too.
May 20, 2015, 7:43 am
#80
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Yes the (1) shower is the value add IMO. Although better than most F lounges?
May 20, 2015, 6:49 pm
#81
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Perhaps you mean LAX Terminal 3, which is the terminal from which B6 flies?
May 21, 2015, 4:48 am
#82
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It's a pretty big space in there for the shower, plus a TV, the Japanese toilet. The towels are good too. On the downside: the amenities are not a brand that anyone recognizes.
May 26, 2015, 5:06 pm
#83
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How do I know if a flight is p.s.?
I have been surprised with paid first tickets on an SFO-JFK itinerary. (My partner wants me to visit him in NYC for the weekend, and he knows I hate flying that far for that short of a trip. So I think it's more of a bribe.)
Anyway, I was looking at how one would book those tickets and noted that I didn't see any PS flights on the dates in question - at least not obviously from the booking screen. How does one book those flights, or tell what kind of flight you're on? If it helps they're flights 758 on 6/5 and 514 on 6/7.
Anyway, I was looking at how one would book those tickets and noted that I didn't see any PS flights on the dates in question - at least not obviously from the booking screen. How does one book those flights, or tell what kind of flight you're on? If it helps they're flights 758 on 6/5 and 514 on 6/7.
May 26, 2015, 5:11 pm
#84
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All flights from SFO/LAX to JFK are p.s.
May 26, 2015, 5:13 pm
#85
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"In the future, all restaurants are Taco Bell."
Thanks - I guess if I'm gonna fly SFO-JFK this will be as good as it gets.
Thanks - I guess if I'm gonna fly SFO-JFK this will be as good as it gets.
May 26, 2015, 5:29 pm
#86
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STOP!!!!!!!!!
I just made my Facebook status "How about dinner and dancing at Taco Bell?" about 2 hours ago.
And regards to not seeing the flights when you searched maybe your search was only using "EWR" and not "NYC"?
Yes it's a nice way to get back and forth from coast to coast. You'll also get lounge access at each airport before your flight which would normally be reserved for international travel or Club members.
I just made my Facebook status "How about dinner and dancing at Taco Bell?" about 2 hours ago.
And regards to not seeing the flights when you searched maybe your search was only using "EWR" and not "NYC"?
Yes it's a nice way to get back and forth from coast to coast. You'll also get lounge access at each airport before your flight which would normally be reserved for international travel or Club members.
May 26, 2015, 5:51 pm
#87
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One suggestion: when the time comes to return the favor
, and have him come over to SFO for the weekend, get him tickets on JetBlue's JFK-SFO Mint service. It is likely to be nicer - and cheaper. (Now I am a spoilsport, sorry!)
May 26, 2015, 7:08 pm
#88
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I have been surprised with paid first tickets on an SFO-JFK itinerary. (My partner wants me to visit him in NYC for the weekend, and he knows I hate flying that far for that short of a trip. So I think it's more of a bribe.)
Anyway, I was looking at how one would book those tickets and noted that I didn't see any PS flights on the dates in question - at least not obviously from the booking screen. How does one book those flights, or tell what kind of flight you're on? If it helps they're flights 758 on 6/5 and 514 on 6/7.
Anyway, I was looking at how one would book those tickets and noted that I didn't see any PS flights on the dates in question - at least not obviously from the booking screen. How does one book those flights, or tell what kind of flight you're on? If it helps they're flights 758 on 6/5 and 514 on 6/7.
AA offers a new A321 with a dedicated first class product (as well as business class and economy).
May 26, 2015, 8:29 pm
#89
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Isn't that simply semantics? Almost seems willfully misleading to 99% of the population, particularly when run-of-the-mill domestic first still bills itself as a "first class product."
May 27, 2015, 1:08 am
#90
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Service between JFK and LAX/SFO on AA, B6, DL and UA is a completely different animal than their other domestic flights.
AA has F on a 3-class of service aircraft on those routes. UA used to have F on those routes and dumped it. AA is presently the only airline with F on those routes. The other carriers only offer a business seat/service.
That is not semantics.