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
#211
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: TOA
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We went EWR-SFO on a 777 a week or so ago, split across Business and PP. (Also took the $350 upsell.) The food was the same in J & PP. Service was equally terrible in both cabins. FAs hardly to be seen outside of scheduled services. We were all dying of thirst at the end of the flight.
Not sure if this is normal or just a bad flight.
Not sure if this is normal or just a bad flight.
David
#212
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If I'm thirsty, I'll ring the call button or (more likely) just go to the galley and ask for a drink. Is it bad service? Yep. Am I going to just sit there and not do anything about it? Nope.
#213
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
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that said, flew premium transcontinental in PP eastbound in mid-Feb and westbound in mid-March. Both times, got ‘chicken or pasta’, and as a vegetarian, selected the pasta, which was the butternut squash both directions. Is it supposed to be different east vs. west (I realize yes, it should, but whether it typically is).
was disappointed no new options were offered in the March flight.
Wife (and kids, on one of them) had special ordered Asian veg and what rediculousness - I don’t need to repeat here - search upthread and you can read about it.
#214
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,005
Flew EWR-LAX yesterday, and while the Thai chicken noodles have been on the menu a while, frankly I like it (better than the omnipresent braised short rib that was on the menu and was like playing Russian roulette when it came to how it turned out, IMO). Sundae was solid, although no strawberries and for some reason, the ice cream was quite soft / had already melted a bit. Usually I have had the opposite issue with UA (the ice cream can be like a brick), but I don't love it when it's already half-melted either.
Nothing super-special but overall found the meal to be fine.
Nothing super-special but overall found the meal to be fine.
#215
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco
Programs: All-Around Kettle
Posts: 3,289
Still, didn't mean to make the point as an FT rant -- more just providing info to others about the service in the spirit of the thread. Worst I've experienced in several flights in p.s. J and post-p.s. J over many years, but was my first time in at least a year being in that flight.
#216
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PERTH
Programs: QF P1 LTG SQ PPS IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 227
Advice
Im flying from LAX to EWR on 23 May
The aircraft was changed from a 787 to an old 2-4-2 (in "First") 777-200
1. Any advice on the best seat (I'm in 1L)
2. Does the service include Saks bedding amenity kit and the same premium transcend meal as Polaris on the 787?
Thanks
Ian
The aircraft was changed from a 787 to an old 2-4-2 (in "First") 777-200
1. Any advice on the best seat (I'm in 1L)
2. Does the service include Saks bedding amenity kit and the same premium transcend meal as Polaris on the 787?
Thanks
Ian
#217
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
1L is a good seat, rear facing. Many consider this a roomy, comfortable seat. Negatives -- not direct aisle accessible, less personal storage
The soft product is route specific, not aircraft specific
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 15, 2023 at 4:33 pm Reason: repaired quote
#219
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Note that business class on the premium t-cons is not "Polaris" branded (though many of the aircraft operating on the route have the Polaris seat); rather front cabin is simply called "United Business."
#220
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
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Posts: 15,019
Im flying from LAX to EWR on 23 May
The aircraft was changed from a 787 to an old 2-4-2 (in "First") 777-200
1. Any advice on the best seat (I'm in 1L)
2. Does the service include Saks bedding amenity kit and the same premium transcend meal as Polaris on the 787?
Thanks
Ian
The aircraft was changed from a 787 to an old 2-4-2 (in "First") 777-200
1. Any advice on the best seat (I'm in 1L)
2. Does the service include Saks bedding amenity kit and the same premium transcend meal as Polaris on the 787?
Thanks
Ian
Although there’s been hints of a quality uptick in some of UA’s meals, don’t expect anything good and you won’t be disappointed.
If you’re flexible, UA often will let a passenger switch to a flight with real Polaris seats after a swap like you’ve encountered. Tell them you don’t like the new a/c and want to be on flight so-and-so.
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; Apr 16, 2023 at 9:30 pm
#221
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 19
Any tips for first time up-front travelers?
Family will be traveling EWR-SFO in July and upgraded to Business (Booked 40k PP awards since it was 32k for Y awards, and got upgrade offer for $500, which seemed like a good deal to splurge and fly up-front for our first time).
Super excited but looking for any tips to make the most of this experience.
Super excited but looking for any tips to make the most of this experience.
#222
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Honolulu Harbor
Programs: UA 1K
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Family will be traveling EWR-SFO in July and upgraded to Business (Booked 40k PP awards since it was 32k for Y awards, and got upgrade offer for $500, which seemed like a good deal to splurge and fly up-front for our first time).
Super excited but looking for any tips to make the most of this experience.
Super excited but looking for any tips to make the most of this experience.
Last edited by IAH-OIL-TRASH; Apr 17, 2023 at 12:00 am
#223
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: PERTH
Programs: QF P1 LTG SQ PPS IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 227
Transcend
Autocorrect😂😩 that should have read transcon
Transcendant would have been two serves of three types of caviar on SWISS for dinner and breakfast as part of their "monthly special" menu from ZRH to SIN
Consistent customer focused care will never be the terrain of UA and AA
Transcendant would have been two serves of three types of caviar on SWISS for dinner and breakfast as part of their "monthly special" menu from ZRH to SIN
Consistent customer focused care will never be the terrain of UA and AA
#224
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 48
I am a newly frequent traveler on the SFO/EWR route. Noticed that from June onward they've swapped UA 2059 to the old 772 (2-4-2 config). Other flights seem to be using the polaris craft.
For those with experience, is it likely this is a system issue that will get resolved shortly? Or should I swap flights to a different time to ensure I'm not stuck on that disastrous layout.
For those with experience, is it likely this is a system issue that will get resolved shortly? Or should I swap flights to a different time to ensure I'm not stuck on that disastrous layout.
#225
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: UA silver, Bonvoy silver
Posts: 2,827
I am a newly frequent traveler on the SFO/EWR route. Noticed that from June onward they've swapped UA 2059 to the old 772 (2-4-2 config). Other flights seem to be using the polaris craft.
For those with experience, is it likely this is a system issue that will get resolved shortly? Or should I swap flights to a different time to ensure I'm not stuck on that disastrous layout.
For those with experience, is it likely this is a system issue that will get resolved shortly? Or should I swap flights to a different time to ensure I'm not stuck on that disastrous layout.
For sleeping, I'd rather have these than Polaris