Jul 6, 2019, 9:31 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
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}
Premium Transcon Service SFO-EWR/BOS, LAX-EWR flights-Questions&Experiences {Archive}
Aug 6, 2017, 1:27 pm
#961
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
That might explain why fare for Business is so low on this flight. I snagged a one way in Business for a very low price and thought it was a mistake fare, but it's still being offered right now (only on UA444 and only on some Saturdays), so it's probably not a mistake.
Pity, as it was my favorite way to get back to BOS.I'm still seeing a lot of $552 P fares, but I assume yours was even lower?
Aug 6, 2017, 3:10 pm
#962
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,395
The last Saturday afternoon SFO>BOS before the redeyes start (UA 444) is also often wide open now that CPUs are history. I had all of row 4 to myself, and the second J cabin was empty except for two seats. So if sitting up front matters to you, and you don't mind losing a day of your weekend, that's the flight to be on.
$552 is the lowest published fare on SFO/BOS.
Aug 6, 2017, 3:15 pm
#963
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 31,984
very good service today BOS-SFO. Pleased. Full flight in all cabins ... like all other flights today. Y0F0. Looks like the increased frequency is working for UA
Aug 6, 2017, 3:19 pm
#964
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 8,999
Aug 6, 2017, 3:44 pm
#965
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,638
Odd. I can't find it anymore either. My reservation appears to be OK for now, although that means I have to babysit it now. Yes, my fare was lower than that. It was under $500.
Aug 6, 2017, 4:08 pm
#966
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Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 31,984
yeah, they loaded schedule changes this weekend ... not happy either.
Aug 7, 2017, 3:52 pm
#967
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
Maybe UA had a fire sale before finally removing the flight entirely? What does that typically mean for passengers with reservations on UA 444 after September 1, assuming it really has been axed? Will they be moved to the earlier departure with the option of canceling?
Aug 7, 2017, 8:21 pm
#968
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,485
Just curious if you got it on the website or through corporate account or something else? Been looking into seeing where I can get cheaper lie flat seats across the country.
Aug 7, 2017, 9:07 pm
#969
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,638
It was a published fare. Found it on ITA Matrix before booking it on United's own site.
Aug 8, 2017, 3:02 am
#970
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 184
Getting E+ seats together during check in as silver
I have an upcoming SFO <> EWR trip coming up returning on Labor Day. I am a silver member and my companion does not have any status. I'm flying on a wide body on the way back and there are only ~20 E+ seats left with only 1 of them being a non middle seat. If at the time of check in there are only middle seats left, would a united representive be able to do anything to help us seat together in E+ (maybe a waitlist for the next non middle seat and then reshuffle)? We are already on different reservations so I have to call in at check in to move her up to E+ already.
Aug 8, 2017, 11:27 am
#971
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I have an upcoming SFO <> EWR trip coming up returning on Labor Day. I am a silver member and my companion does not have any status. I'm flying on a wide body on the way back and there are only ~20 E+ seats left with only 1 of them being a non middle seat. If at the time of check in there are only middle seats left, would a united representive be able to do anything to help us seat together in E+ (maybe a waitlist for the next non middle seat and then reshuffle)? We are already on different reservations so I have to call in at check in to move her up to E+ already.
Aug 9, 2017, 12:29 pm
#972
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SJC / DPS
Programs: AS G75K, UA Silver
Posts: 1,757
Aug 9, 2017, 12:36 pm
#973
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,638
Could it be that they're blocked in case of a swap to a 777-200 instead?
Aug 10, 2017, 4:47 pm
#974
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: San Francisco
Programs: 1K 2.2MM
Posts: 2,352
Are all SFO-EWR flights PS these days?
Hi all - I think not all SFO-EWR flights are PS, or are they these days? Is it by equipment? I'm on a morning 777-200 and assume its not PS? But I know there were changes with Boston.....etc.
Aug 10, 2017, 4:56 pm
#975
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Bonvoy Titanium; most other FF programs...
Posts: 654
YES, all flights between SFO-EWR are "PS" (though that moniker seems to be going away) operated by 757 or 777 with lie flat beds in business class.