Oct 23, 15, 7:29 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
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 theyll also receive a complimentary hot entre, 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/LAX<>EWR/JFK flights - Questions and Experiences
Feb 28, 17, 11:06 pm
#76
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Originally Posted by 764toHI
I don't think this has anything to do with staffing levels....
The ice cream was (for once) perfectly soft -- though the FA seemed to think that "lots of fudge" meant a tea-spoon. But it's a fantastic day when that's my biggest complaint.
Mar 1, 17, 8:18 am
#77
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Originally Posted by porciuscato
I think it does. I just did an EWR->SFO flight on the 777-300ER and the service was excruciatingly slow. I don't love the over-rushed way it's usually done. But this was the other extreme: over 3 hours to get through the meal. One FA said that she was called up from the back to help.
The ice cream was (for once) perfectly soft -- though the FA seemed to think that "lots of fudge" meant a tea-spoon. But it's a fantastic day when that's my biggest complaint.
The ice cream was (for once) perfectly soft -- though the FA seemed to think that "lots of fudge" meant a tea-spoon. But it's a fantastic day when that's my biggest complaint.
Mar 1, 17, 8:36 am
#78
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I also noticed the slow pace of the meal service on Monday's flight (although the meal itself was very nice, the fish is great). I think they just have too many people to serve for the # of FAs. I sat in the back C cabin, and we were among the last in the sequence, and it did feel like hours. It seemed to be 1 FA per 16 people on the right side of the 2nd C cabin. (and I really hope they weren't responsible for the front C cabin as well)
Mar 1, 17, 11:05 am
#79
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Originally Posted by 764toHI
I don't think this has anything to do with staffing levels and more to do with FAs unfamiliar with the 77W and/or maybe forgetting to let the ice cream warm up a bit.
Mar 1, 17, 11:29 am
#80
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Originally Posted by cricketer
Does anyone have experiences with the special meals in biz on p.s.? Bored of the usual, and contemplating trying the Asian, Hindu (both of which might be the same I suspect), or Muslim meals for maximum potential flavour. Any ideas on what I might be in for and whether or not it's worthwhile?
thanks in advance!
p.s. Sorry mods - I asked this on the special meals thread, but didn't get much of a response, so hoping for better luck here.
thanks in advance!
p.s. Sorry mods - I asked this on the special meals thread, but didn't get much of a response, so hoping for better luck here.
They are changing up the menu items every month, so in theory the menu items should change.
Mar 1, 17, 3:39 pm
#81
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Originally Posted by Phil Level
My wife is (mostly) vegan and has called in advance and tried every vegetarian/vegan "special meal" option UA offers. She doesn't like any of them. When time permits, we buy food, either before the airport, or at the airport, and take it on the plane.
Originally Posted by PTahCha
I upgraded one of my colleagues and ordered him the Muslim meal. Confirmed with the purser that the special meal was boarded. The meal turned out to be curried lentils with a side of lentils as appetizer. According to him, it was delicious, but a lot of lentils.
They are changing up the menu items every month, so in theory the menu items should change.
They are changing up the menu items every month, so in theory the menu items should change.
Apr 10, 17, 9:59 pm
#83
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Originally Posted by safra1
Haven't flown this transcon in a while. Can someone confirm what service is provided in J for a 10pm departure from EWR for LAX? Will they hand out a menu?
Apr 10, 17, 10:03 pm
#84
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Originally Posted by safra1
Haven't flown this transcon in a while. Can someone confirm what service is provided in J for a 10pm departure from EWR for LAX? Will they hand out a menu?
You will likely get a small hot sandwich or a cold plate with cheese and charcuterie accompanied by a a truffle.
This is done to maximize resting time on-board, which is probably for the best.
If you want a meal, try doing a SDC to a earlier flight.
Amenity kits (and premium Saks bedding) will be passed out, however.
Apr 17, 17, 9:48 pm
#85
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Btw.. flew LAX to EWR last week in J and after handing out menus and serving appetizers and entrees, they informed me that catering failed to properly stock the plane with dessert and pre-arrival snack. Are they kidding?
Apr 18, 17, 3:48 am
#86
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Originally Posted by safra1
Btw.. flew LAX to EWR last week in J and after handing out menus and serving appetizers and entrees, they informed me that catering failed to properly stock the plane with dessert and pre-arrival snack. Are they kidding?
Apr 30, 17, 9:48 pm
#88
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Originally Posted by DrunkCargo
Does p.s. SFO-EWR still serve sundaes? Just got some weird crappy cup of caramel frozen poopoo while they slowed the doubles to singles ...
Apr 30, 17, 10:19 pm
#89
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Originally Posted by Baze
Ice cream has been pulled while they investigate occurrences of glass in the ice cream. There is another thread about it. Would put a link but can't find it right now.
Apr 30, 17, 10:42 pm
#90
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Ok, I'm not chomping on glass... but why only 1 double pdb buffalo trace, 1 double pre dinner, 1 single dinner, 1 single after dinner, 1 single after 2-stripe guy walks by and I ask? I said Dewar's white as a fallback.. and they're all like.. HUH?
Anyhow, still two hours on this craptastic UA 213. p.s.... ok...
Anyhow, still two hours on this craptastic UA 213. p.s.... ok...
Last edited by DrunkCargo; Apr 30, 17 at 10:49 pm Reason: not comping, chomping.... spelling
