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 6, 2019, 3:01 pm
#1246
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Feb 12, 2019, 10:06 am
#1247
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Quick question everyone: IAD-SFO is not considered Premium trans-con - is that correct? I'm in E+ this coming Sat and wondering if there would be free alcoholic beverages. The way out was LAX-EWR and that was definitely a nice perk 
Thanks in advance,
- Tom
Thanks in advance,
- Tom
Feb 12, 2019, 10:41 am
#1248
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The official Transcon Premium routes are BOS<>SFO, EWR<>SFO, and EWR<>LAX. Other routes are not, no matter the equipment.
Feb 12, 2019, 10:48 am
#1249
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SFO-EWR isn't p.s. transcon?
Feb 12, 2019, 10:50 am
#1250
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Feb 12, 2019, 11:28 am
#1252
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I still use PS / Premium but call it want you want it isn't a CPU eligible route. I wasn't aware that UA had officially dropped Premier Service (PS) from their branding on those routes.
Feb 12, 2019, 11:37 am
#1253
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Feb 12, 2019, 11:56 am
#1254
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ing technical again, it was lower case p.s. with dots, not PS. Amazingly, there is even a wiki article. (Just learned that!)After the drop of p.s., there was a brief period when they flirted with calling it 'Coast'. Glad the President of California or whoever proposed that didn't manage to stick it!
Feb 12, 2019, 12:52 pm
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I still use "ps" - everyone knows what you're referring to (premium transcon service), and that's what matters.
Feb 17, 2019, 4:19 pm
#1256
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Does anyone know why UA is selling SFO-BOS rts in P for around $800? wide open schedule but with scattered PS avail
Feb 17, 2019, 4:49 pm
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Category 2: Day/Time restrictions
FROM BOS - PERMITTED 600PM TO 700PM DAILY.
FROM BOS - PERMITTED 600PM TO 700PM DAILY.
Category 14: Travel restrictions
VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 19JUN 18.
Feb 17, 2019, 10:52 pm
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Feb 18, 2019, 12:01 am
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Feb 18, 2019, 10:30 am
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