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
Jan 16, 2023, 10:29 pm
#151
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Jan 16, 2023, 11:29 pm
#152
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752 (757-200) deployment has been normal on this route, and would not be considered as changes. Pick any date, and you will see them, especially the first flight of the day, last flight of the day, and mid-day flight, basically time of the day with smaller traffic.
772 domestic configuration (2-4-2), yes, that would be a change.
772 domestic configuration (2-4-2), yes, that would be a change.
typo… should be 764
Jan 18, 2023, 9:34 am
#155
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Jan 18, 2023, 11:01 am
#156
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If it's true that the 77Ws/781s/788s/789s currently used on these routes are going to be replaced with 772s and 752s, it will be quite interesting to see what happens. I failed upgrades 90% of the time last year, and so far it's not looking any better. Obviously there's demand for paid J no matter what the cost...but will that remain if non-Polarized planes are used?
Jan 18, 2023, 12:28 pm
#157
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If it's true that the 77Ws/781s/788s/789s currently used on these routes are going to be replaced with 772s and 752s, it will be quite interesting to see what happens. I failed upgrades 90% of the time last year, and so far it's not looking any better. Obviously there's demand for paid J no matter what the cost...but will that remain if non-Polarized planes are used?
Jan 19, 2023, 12:01 pm
#158
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I travel round trip from NYC to Orange County, CA, many times per year. Despite the much longer car ride to and from LAX, I have been flying EWR-LAX specifically to enjoy the Polaris seats on widebodies instead of 737-700. If they mostly evaporate, my calculus may shift a bit, as the 757 lie-flat isn't as much better than the 737-700 than the Polaris seat... The other factor in my decision tree I should point out is that Javi's restaurant at SNA is gone & getting their burritos to eat on the plane & drinking a cocktail while waiting for it to be prepared was an SNA attractor for me...
Jan 19, 2023, 12:29 pm
#159
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I travel round trip from NYC to Orange County, CA, many times per year. Despite the much longer car ride to and from LAX, I have been flying EWR-LAX specifically to enjoy the Polaris seats on widebodies instead of 737-700. If they mostly evaporate, my calculus may shift a bit, as the 757 lie-flat isn't as much better than the 737-700 than the Polaris seat... The other factor in my decision tree I should point out is that Javi's restaurant at SNA is gone & getting their burritos to eat on the plane & drinking a cocktail while waiting for it to be prepared was an SNA attractor for me...
Jan 19, 2023, 12:35 pm
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I don't know if this has any impact (probably doesn't), and it's also third party hearsay...... But I have two college friends who work in tech in SF. Not in same company, but aligned. Anyway, one of them hadn't seen the inside of a terminal at SFO in years and the other somewhat inconsistently. Their companies simply flew their own planes or chartered them where needed. That has absolutely cratered in the past year+, as in-person needs have shifted dramatically along with budgets. Again, I don't know if this phenomenoon is large enough to have any impact on the market, but when their companies travel now they're simply booked as rev passengers up front. An $11k J ticket for a 3 day trip to London would be nothing.
Jan 19, 2023, 12:58 pm
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I don't know if this has any impact (probably doesn't), and it's also third party hearsay...... But I have two college friends who work in tech in SF. Not in same company, but aligned. Anyway, one of them hadn't seen the inside of a terminal at SFO in years and the other somewhat inconsistently. Their companies simply flew their own planes or chartered them where needed. That has absolutely cratered in the past year+, as in-person needs have shifted dramatically along with budgets. Again, I don't know if this phenomenoon is large enough to have any impact on the market, but when their companies travel now they're simply booked as rev passengers up front. An $11k J ticket for a 3 day trip to London would be nothing.
Jan 20, 2023, 4:55 am
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I got a notification in the United app about pre ordering meals and beverages for an upcoming “p.s.” flight in J. However no reference was made to where you could pre order and I don’t see any options when looking at my reservation. Anyone else experience this?
Jan 21, 2023, 12:39 pm
#163
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(1) We greatly prefer EWR to JFK. Whether this is a rational preference is definitely a valid inquiry...
(2) We have loyalty to UA & choose to keep trying to make GS status. Whether this is a rational preference is definitely a valid inquiry...
(2) We have loyalty to UA & choose to keep trying to make GS status. Whether this is a rational preference is definitely a valid inquiry...
Jan 26, 2023, 5:12 pm
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We’re booked in Premium plus on a EWR-SFO in a few weeks. Hard to believe but it’s been years since I’ve flown this route.
Can anyone who’s flown in PP recently share what to expect on the flight. I assume there will be dinner options (early afternoon departure) - anyone know if there is typically a veg option offered? And if these meals are closer to economy (on TATL/TPAC, since obviously most domestic don’t offer that) or closer to the biz offering. Just trying to gage what to expect.
might actually book another flight on this route in Y soon. Is there any distinction in Y on these premium transcon services compared to regular domestic service, other than the improved aircraft compared to say, 737s?
Can anyone who’s flown in PP recently share what to expect on the flight. I assume there will be dinner options (early afternoon departure) - anyone know if there is typically a veg option offered? And if these meals are closer to economy (on TATL/TPAC, since obviously most domestic don’t offer that) or closer to the biz offering. Just trying to gage what to expect.
might actually book another flight on this route in Y soon. Is there any distinction in Y on these premium transcon services compared to regular domestic service, other than the improved aircraft compared to say, 737s?
Jan 26, 2023, 5:19 pm
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We’re booked in Premium plus on a EWR-SFO in a few weeks. Hard to believe but it’s been years since I’ve flown this route.
Can anyone who’s flown in PP recently share what to expect on the flight. I assume there will be dinner options (early afternoon departure) - anyone know if there is typically a veg option offered? And if these meals are closer to economy (on TATL/TPAC, since obviously most domestic don’t offer that) or closer to the biz offering. Just trying to gage what to expect.
might actually book another flight on this route in Y soon. Is there any distinction in Y on these premium transcon services compared to regular domestic service, other than the improved aircraft compared to say, 737s?
Can anyone who’s flown in PP recently share what to expect on the flight. I assume there will be dinner options (early afternoon departure) - anyone know if there is typically a veg option offered? And if these meals are closer to economy (on TATL/TPAC, since obviously most domestic don’t offer that) or closer to the biz offering. Just trying to gage what to expect.
might actually book another flight on this route in Y soon. Is there any distinction in Y on these premium transcon services compared to regular domestic service, other than the improved aircraft compared to say, 737s?
Don't expect much.