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, 2022, 11:03 am
#61
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One of the few enhancements to come out of COVID, since there's now no distinction between dinner and snack meals on domestic hub-to-hub mainline flights. Previously the premium transcon redeye snack was less substantial than a full meal. Even sub-3hr redeye hub-hub mid-cons (LAX-IAH or DEN-IAD, for example) now receive a full hot dinner service at 1am (pre-COVID they were snack baskets only in F).
-FlyerBeek
-FlyerBeek
May 11, 2022, 11:29 am
#62
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One of the few enhancements to come out of COVID, since there's now no distinction between dinner and snack meals on domestic hub-to-hub mainline flights. Previously the premium transcon redeye snack was less substantial than a full meal. Even sub-3hr redeye hub-hub mid-cons (LAX-IAH or DEN-IAD, for example) now receive a full hot dinner service at 1am (pre-COVID they were snack baskets only in F).
-FlyerBeek
-FlyerBeek
Oct 8, 2022, 4:12 pm
#64
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 695
Last flight from SFO to EWR and reverse as well provisioned the thicker Polaris Saks fifth avenue duvets rather than the paper thin tissue of a "light throw blanket". Hopefully it wasn't a miscater and definitely a much needed enhancement.
Oct 8, 2022, 4:17 pm
#65
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Location: CT/NY
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I believe that is a planned change.
Oct 8, 2022, 4:20 pm
#66
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
United should market this service as Polaris and grant access to the Polaris lounges in order to compete with American’s Flagship Lounge access and Delta’s new Delta One Lounge access. If Polaris lounge capacity is insufficient, limit transcon access to paid fares only.
Oct 8, 2022, 4:41 pm
#67
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As discussed ad nauseum, the capacity does not exist
Oct 8, 2022, 4:56 pm
#68
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Oct 8, 2022, 6:04 pm
#70
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
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Posts: 6,362
hope they never veer away from that philosophy.
Oct 8, 2022, 8:27 pm
#71
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Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
hope they never veer away from that philosophy..
Oct 9, 2022, 7:22 am
#72
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Posts: 294
Oct 10, 2022, 5:16 am
#73
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I'd like UA to use the same size of pillow on transcon Premium service as the one provided in the international Polaris cabin. The small pillows are usedless to me.
Oct 12, 2022, 12:20 pm
#74
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Posts: 4,098
Oct 14, 2022, 7:10 pm
#75
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SLC
Posts: 108
Flew PE E+ SFO-EWR 9pm departure
My expectations were low going in, so no complaints here
My expectations were low going in, so no complaints here
- Got the one tray hot meal (choice of chicken vs. ravioli) + green salad + roll + cheesecake (no fruit, though)
- Got croissant + Chobani yogurt cup before landing (IIRC, that's the same breakfast as I had in J on the same flight back in June 2022)
- Thin blanket that I didn't use; no amenties kit or pillow
- Liked the Premier access check in, and was able to get the orange tag on my checked bag
Last edited by rtool; Oct 15, 2022 at 11:14 am Reason: PE