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
Apr 30, 17, 11:03 pm
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Originally Posted by DrunkCargo
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?
Apr 30, 17, 11:17 pm
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Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Because flight attendants are responsible for making sure passengers don't get intoxicated.
I expect honesty, not mommy.
Anyhow, still over 60 minutes... staring at a huge bottle of water, and NO service for anyone row 5 or beyond from the FAs.
I guess we're all drunk? My handle, btw, is a bit tongue and cheek... but yes, I'm fine being cut off. But tell me so, not like "oops, catering didn't put enough poo onboard"
Edit: Does UA only pass the F/J cabin every 130 minutes? Zero stripe, 2 stripe, even Y Blue Jumpers? Going to grab video of the whole flight next time. This is lame.
Edit2: And apparently, doubles are not in UA's policy. They're not supposed to serve doubles. Cute.
Last edited by DrunkCargo; Apr 30, 17 at 11:27 pm
Apr 30, 17, 11:28 pm
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Originally Posted by DrunkCargo
Anyhow, still over 60 minutes... staring at a huge bottle of water, and NO service for anyone row 5 or beyond from the FAs.
Apr 30, 17, 11:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Kacee
Not typical for ps, but yes, bad service happens sometimes.
If it's meal craze for a couple hours, dump catering on dumbums in J (sorry, "F"), then.. ignore... that's fine.
I'm honestly just curious if that's the norm. This is my second p.s. flight in 40 years.. accustomed to YVR-YYZ/YYZ-YVR...
They've been very courteous, and well groomed and presentable...
May 1, 17, 8:36 am
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Originally Posted by DrunkCargo
I'm honestly just curious if that's the norm. This is my second p.s. flight in 40 years.. accustomed to YVR-YYZ/YYZ-YVR...
May 2, 17, 2:48 pm
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Seat Map
Apologies if this has been asked or discussed previously. I am looking at a EWR-SFO flight in July and I see a new seat map. Instead of the traditional orange flat bed seats the map now shows blue seats. I assume this is an upgraded plane to the new Polaris seats? These are flat bed still, correct?
Obviously talking about business class
Obviously talking about business class
May 2, 17, 2:52 pm
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Originally Posted by lpro1111
Apologies if this has been asked or discussed previously. I am looking at a EWR-SFO flight in July and I see a new seat map. Instead of the traditional orange flat bed seats the map now shows blue seats. I assume this is an upgraded plane to the new Polaris seats? These are flat bed still, correct? ....
May 9, 17, 9:10 am
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Question about CPU on EWR-SFO
Having not flown any transcon since the JFK flights were pulled, I am unsure which flights (if any) constitute as P.S. anymore. I am flying EWR-SFO on UA1885 and UA1076. I notice in my reservation the usual blue upgrade eligible banner doesn't pop up. But I also notice no where does it say it is a P.S. flight or was it ever advertised as such. Does this mean the flight is CPU eligible?
Also a sidenote the EWR-SFO leg on 1885 is a 777-300ER so if not CPU I do hope I could get a RPU to clear to try out Polaris. Thanks!
Also a sidenote the EWR-SFO leg on 1885 is a 777-300ER so if not CPU I do hope I could get a RPU to clear to try out Polaris. Thanks!
May 9, 17, 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by IADFlyer123
EWR-SFO (non-stops) are P.S. flights and not eligible for CPU. You could be eligible for CPUs if it is a one-stop flight say connecting in DEN/IAD/ORD/IAH.
May 9, 17, 9:19 am
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All EWR-SFO (and LAX) flights are P.S., and therefore, are not eligible for CPU. You need to either buy into premium cabin, or use an RPU or mileage upgrade (co-pay is not waived on this route - unless on a full-fare ticket).
Essentially, these are the same as the flights that used to go to JFK. All are 752 (either P.S. with 16C, the ones that used to typically do international 24C) or the occasional 773.
Essentially, these are the same as the flights that used to go to JFK. All are 752 (either P.S. with 16C, the ones that used to typically do international 24C) or the occasional 773.
