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}
Sep 5, 2018, 10:39 am
#1156
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DAY/CMH
Programs: UA MileagePlus
Posts: 2,474
Rats. Learn something new every day ... except something tells me I posted a previous question about upgrades on that route and got the same answer. 
Maybe this time it'll stick.
Maybe this time it'll stick.
Sep 19, 2018, 10:41 pm
#1157
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Well this is a $60 scam:
Sep 20, 2018, 9:14 am
#1158
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,038
This is wrong all the time. Like offering paid E+ when the pax is already seated in E+. Should it be reported ... probably. UA selling an amenity that is included in a purchased ticket or the status of the customer is beyond fishy ... but unfortunately common.
Sep 23, 2018, 7:56 pm
#1159
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Premier Gold, AA Platinum (but I also just pay for upgrades if I want them)
Posts: 636
Thoughts on buying an upgrade
Right now the offer is $310 for EWR-LAX
Roughly 10 seats left out of 28 total
I'm pretty much ready to pull the trigger but not sure if it will get much cheaper than that
Right now the offer is $310 for EWR-LAX
Roughly 10 seats left out of 28 total
I'm pretty much ready to pull the trigger but not sure if it will get much cheaper than that
Sep 23, 2018, 8:00 pm
#1160
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,005
Sep 23, 2018, 8:08 pm
#1161
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Premier Gold, AA Platinum (but I also just pay for upgrades if I want them)
Posts: 636
Sep 24, 2018, 7:41 am
#1162
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, IHG Silver, Hilton Silver, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Avis PC
Posts: 1,290
That is a better deal than the $250 copay + 20,000 miles for an upgrade award.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:55 am
#1164
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Premier Gold, AA Platinum (but I also just pay for upgrades if I want them)
Posts: 636
booked in "K" so yeah its 20,000 miles + $250 copay which I would NOT do (and its waitlist anyways)
I'm more wondering if people have seen in the past of it dropping to something closer to $200 instead of $310.
Reading the UPgrade/TOD thread I saw a couple posts about being offered $199 but that seemed to be much closer to departure/at check-in and not sure I wanna wait that long as it could sell out or just go up in price.
I'm more wondering if people have seen in the past of it dropping to something closer to $200 instead of $310.
Reading the UPgrade/TOD thread I saw a couple posts about being offered $199 but that seemed to be much closer to departure/at check-in and not sure I wanna wait that long as it could sell out or just go up in price.
Sep 24, 2018, 12:27 pm
#1165
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: SBA
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 941
booked in "K" so yeah its 20,000 miles + $250 copay which I would NOT do (and its waitlist anyways)
I'm more wondering if people have seen in the past of it dropping to something closer to $200 instead of $310.
Reading the UPgrade/TOD thread I saw a couple posts about being offered $199 but that seemed to be much closer to departure/at check-in and not sure I wanna wait that long as it could sell out or just go up in price.
I'm more wondering if people have seen in the past of it dropping to something closer to $200 instead of $310.
Reading the UPgrade/TOD thread I saw a couple posts about being offered $199 but that seemed to be much closer to departure/at check-in and not sure I wanna wait that long as it could sell out or just go up in price.
Personally I would take it, especially if it's a later afternoon / evening flight that has the dinner service. It's booked at 6 hours plus 1/2 hr early for boarding, so for 6.5 hours that's not a bad deal.
Sep 24, 2018, 1:24 pm
#1166
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Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 14,410
$310 is a pretty standard value. Gambling on it going lower is very risky.
Sep 24, 2018, 3:09 pm
#1167
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Sep 24, 2018, 4:40 pm
#1168
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NYC, FLL
Programs: UA PP 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy LTTE, BA Gold
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I don't have UC access so I would typically do this if I will have time for the lounge, would like a meal/drink onboard and, where applicable, I may want to SDC in P/Z class to another PS flight (especially to avoid a redeye!)
Sep 24, 2018, 5:37 pm
#1169
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Premier Gold, AA Platinum (but I also just pay for upgrades if I want them)
Posts: 636
Frankly I don't fly a crazy amount every year so splurging on the longer domestic flights (and this is one of them) is worth it to me
Sep 24, 2018, 5:45 pm
#1170
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Bonvoy Titanium; most other FF programs...
Posts: 654
that's a great point. even though its EWR United Clubs, you get to relax in the lounge beforehand as well which makes the $310 more compelling.
Frankly I don't fly a crazy amount every year so splurging on the longer domestic flights (and this is one of them) is worth it to me
Frankly I don't fly a crazy amount every year so splurging on the longer domestic flights (and this is one of them) is worth it to me