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}
Feb 8, 2017, 10:37 pm
#826
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What is a "Polaris-configured 752" exactly? If you mean 16J v 28J seats, it's exactly the same!
Feb 9, 2017, 3:06 am
#827
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same same but different. but still same.
Feb 9, 2017, 4:15 am
#828
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Same seats. I'd book the 16J. I like the smaller cabin but also if you're in a 28J and seated in the 2nd half and there's a swap to a 16J you could be SOL so would rather not hassle with it.
Feb 9, 2017, 4:52 am
#829
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Very little difference. Bulkhead seat availability would be my criteria.
Feb 9, 2017, 9:43 am
#830
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Feb 9, 2017, 9:48 am
#831
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Seat discussion for each of the two 752 PS variations
28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E- config
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E- config
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
Also see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...pmua-pmco.html
However, other lie-flat aircraft are used on the PS routes, presently include the one 77W with true Polaris seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-threads.html
28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E- config
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E- config
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
Also see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...pmua-pmco.html
However, other lie-flat aircraft are used on the PS routes, presently include the one 77W with true Polaris seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-threads.html
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Feb 9, 2017 at 9:54 am
Feb 9, 2017, 10:03 am
#832
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If the 16J is just the old CO plane, then what confused me was Seatguru calling them Polaris.
Feb 9, 2017, 10:06 am
#833
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The 16J cabins are much older and really getting tired. The AVOD is prior generation and the cabins are physically beat-up. They needed a refresh about two years ago and are now at the point that I avoid them. IMO you're also more likely to get a good crew on the 28J, but that's probably an overgeneralization.
Feb 9, 2017, 10:15 am
#834
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Second, all international lie flat bussiness service of UA has been re-labeled as Polaris Class (w/ or w/o the Polaris seat) in the sense of Connoisseur of years past or BusinessFirst more recently. The same term also being used about the new seat.
In Seatguru's defense, the 16 seat config is used both domestically and internationally, so it is Polaris Class when on a TATL flight.
Feb 9, 2017, 12:16 pm
#835
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Unlikely, for exactly that reason.
Feb 10, 2017, 5:35 pm
#836
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: UA Premier Gold
Posts: 503
Looks like SFO-EWR (233) and EWR-SFO (418) are on Hawaii config 777. Imagine there are a few unhappy campers up front who were expecting lie flat seats...
Feb 10, 2017, 5:48 pm
#837
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Feb 10, 2017, 5:56 pm
#838
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So, is there compensation due when a non-ps aircraft is used??? (for Business Class customers, I mean)
Last edited by blueman2; Feb 10, 2017 at 6:13 pm
Feb 10, 2017, 6:03 pm
#839
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, DL Silver
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Seat discussion for each of the two 752 PS variations
28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E- config
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E- config
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
Also see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...pmua-pmco.html
However, other lie-flat aircraft are used on the PS routes, presently include the one 77W with true Polaris seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-threads.html
28 lieflat BF / 42 E+ / 72 E- config
Everything You Want to Know About Where to Sit on a 757-200 (pmUA Domestic and p.s.)
16 lieflat BF / 45 E+ / 108 E- config
Consolidated "Seats on International 757"
Also see http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...pmua-pmco.html
However, other lie-flat aircraft are used on the PS routes, presently include the one 77W with true Polaris seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-threads.html
Feb 10, 2017, 6:11 pm
#840
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