Oct 23, 2015, 6:29 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
Update 2017: United p.s. is now called Transcontinental Service. This service is available on flights between EWR<>LAX, EWR<>SFO, and BOS<>SFO.
Cross Country Comfort: Introducing United Airlines’ New Transcontinental Service
The first PS flights to/from EWR started 25 Oct 2015
E+ passengers -- hot meals and drinks included
Aircraft 757-200
Original config 28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E-
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
Re-purposed TATL config 16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E-
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
other lie-flat aircraft will be used on the route, such as
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on 777-200 HD (28BF,102E+,234E-)
Everything you want to know about where to sit on the 787-10
FAQs
Are all flights on these routes lie-flat, etc?
Yes -- all non-stop flights from SFO/LAX to/from EWR and SFO<>BOS are configured as such regardless of aircraft used. All scheduled aircraft have a lie-flat premium cabin.
Are these CPU-eligible flights?
No -- no CPU on these flights. It will take RPU/GPU/mileage+copays to upgrade. Generally, these are "hard" upgrades.
Are TODs / Cash upgrades offered?
Yes, $298 cash OW upgrades are regularly offered.
Archive: Premium Transcon Service SFO-EWR/BOS, LAX-EWR flights-Questions&Experiences {Archive}
Cross Country Comfort: Introducing United Airlines’ New Transcontinental Service
Cross Country Comfort: Introducing United Airlines’ New Transcontinental Service
Originally Posted by United POLARIS FAQ
How does the switch to United Polaris affect United p.s.® Premium Service transcontinental flights?
On December 1, 2016, BusinessFirst service on p.s. transcontinental routes became United Business®, and now features our custom Saks Fifth Avenue pillow and duvet. Previous p.s. features did not change other than the new bedding.
On December 1, 2016, BusinessFirst service on p.s. transcontinental routes became United Business®, and now features our custom Saks Fifth Avenue pillow and duvet. Previous p.s. features did not change other than the new bedding.
United offers transcontinental travelers the features and comfort of long-haul international flights. Customers enjoy modern aircraft interiors with all-new seats, inflight Wi-Fi, free personal on-demand entertainment at every seat, in-seat power and USB ports.
United also provides:
* Premier Access check-in, security screening, boarding and baggage handling;
* United Club access;
* up to 6 feet, 4 inches of sleeping space in a 180-degree flat-bed seat; and
* pre-departure beverages, hot towel service, multi-course meals and a pre-arrival snack.
United also provides:
* Premier Access check-in, security screening, boarding and baggage handling;
* United Club access;
* up to 6 feet, 4 inches of sleeping space in a 180-degree flat-bed seat; and
* pre-departure beverages, hot towel service, multi-course meals and a pre-arrival snack.
Travelers in Economy Plus on our premium transcontinental flights now enjoy more than just extra legroom — they’ll also receive a complimentary hot entrée, fruit and dessert, as well as their choice of free alcoholic beverages, including our featured cocktail and more.
Original config 28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E-
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
Re-purposed TATL config 16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E-
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
other lie-flat aircraft will be used on the route, such as
Everything You Wanted to Know About Where to Sit on 777-200 HD (28BF,102E+,234E-)
Everything you want to know about where to sit on the 787-10
FAQs
Are all flights on these routes lie-flat, etc?
Yes -- all non-stop flights from SFO/LAX to/from EWR and SFO<>BOS are configured as such regardless of aircraft used. All scheduled aircraft have a lie-flat premium cabin.
Are these CPU-eligible flights?
No -- no CPU on these flights. It will take RPU/GPU/mileage+copays to upgrade. Generally, these are "hard" upgrades.
Are TODs / Cash upgrades offered?
Yes, $298 cash OW upgrades are regularly offered.
Archive: Premium Transcon Service SFO-EWR/BOS, LAX-EWR flights-Questions&Experiences {Archive}
Cross Country Comfort: Introducing United Airlines’ New Transcontinental Service
Premium Transcon Service SFO/LAX<>EWR flights - Questions and Experiences
May 10, 2022, 12:25 pm
#46
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Wouldn't UA want people to buy up tp PP? Besides, if meals return to E+, there is a chance that PP would again receive the E+ meal, instead of the J meal they currently receive
May 10, 2022, 12:27 pm
#47
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I’d certainly like an E+ meal or at least make them available for purchase. I miss the Southwestern omelet very much!
May 10, 2022, 12:44 pm
#48
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I still have fond memories when UA first introduced E+ hot meals; in more ways than just the food
May 10, 2022, 2:47 pm
#49
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Certainly UA only offered complimentary food in E+ back then but it was hot, so I suppose they could argue they were both better and worse than the competition depending on coach section.
May 10, 2022, 2:52 pm
#50
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May 10, 2022, 3:20 pm
#51
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Post was intentionally placed here as a means to compare UA’s current Y offerings on these transcon routes against the competition (I just don’t have the full current picture of what that is)… to allow speculation on whether UA may upgrade what is currently being offered in light of what DL and AA are offering
May 10, 2022, 4:06 pm
#52
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Post was intentionally placed here as a means to compare UA’s current Y offerings on these transcon routes against the competition (I just don’t have the full current picture of what that is)… to allow speculation on whether UA may upgrade what is currently being offered in light of what DL and AA are offering
DL: nothing
AA: cold food (e.g. bagel/sandwich)
Edit: AA offers free food to the entire main cabin; not just MCE (UA's E+ name scheme)
Last edited by Repooc17; May 10, 2022 at 4:40 pm
May 10, 2022, 6:19 pm
#53
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What is the service like on redeye SFO-EWR flights in Business? I will almost certainly want to just sleep, but out of curiosity, is there a drink/snack service after takeoff? If so is it just a basket or is there a plated snack? Thanks!
May 10, 2022, 7:04 pm
#54
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So it sounds like unless DL brings service back in Y (I recall there was a brief period where they also had enhanced offerings in Comfort+, above the complimentary fresh food snack in Y, but it wasn’t a hot meal), we’re unlikely to see UA restore anything in E+
May 10, 2022, 7:24 pm
#55
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May 10, 2022, 7:45 pm
#57
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May 11, 2022, 8:04 am
#59
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It's a full meal. You can check the Let's Eat Thread for more details/examples. Here's one I posted on the dinner flight in reverse but it's the same on the redeye going out albeit with different but similar entree choices.
