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
May 11, 2024, 9:03 am
#422
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Join Date: May 1998
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Still inaccurate, along with the amenity kit in PremierPlus.
May 11, 2024, 9:26 am
#423
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: UA MileagePlus 2MM
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F Cabin 2-1-2 Silver seats
J cabin 2-2-2 Brown seats
Y cabin 2-3-2
I remember the F cabin seats being very comfortable. Hardly ghetto and the soft product was so much better than today!
May 11, 2024, 9:35 am
#424
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: AA PP, UA Platinum/MM, WoH Globalist, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,336
The ghetto bird version was the domestic variant that was used for hub to hub and Hawaii routes. In some ways, the 777 HD is the current day descendant of the ghetto bird.
May 11, 2024, 9:45 am
#425
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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: 14,570
It's an interesting history of the term, as I first encountered it (long after it started, I'm sure) in reference to the pmUA 752 fleet with 24F recliners in the front which I believe was of a similarly advanced age to the 28J ps fleet (but without new seats) and were being flown mostly to Hawaii until the wings (not literally) fell off.
May 11, 2024, 9:50 am
#426
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Programs: AA PP, UA Platinum/MM, WoH Globalist, HH Diamond
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It's an interesting history of the term, as I first encountered it (long after it started, I'm sure) in reference to the pmUA 752 fleet with 24F recliners in the front which I believe was of a similarly advanced age to the 28J ps fleet (but without new seats) and were being flown mostly to Hawaii until the wings (not literally) fell off.
It would be ironic though, since these days, the replacement aircraft are much more dense and the seats more uncomfortable. If those 752 were considered ghetto birds, what do we call the planes in use these days?
May 11, 2024, 2:12 pm
#427
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I believe it was more in reference to the physical condition of the cabin, which had not been refreshed in a long time. They were dingy, with old seats - this was only a few years before they were retired. Even with the new Diamond seats, the p.s. subfleet showed its age in other ways too - I once had my window come apart on me!