Jul 6, 2019, 9:31 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 — 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}
Premium Transcon Service SFO-EWR/BOS, LAX-EWR flights-Questions&Experiences {Archive}
Mar 19, 2016, 5:52 pm
#481
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I would guess they are temporarily blocking inventory while they sort out the schedule. The other 772 is the 2-class sCO 772. I would expect it to sort itself out in the next couple days.
Anybody know what's going on with the 772 scheduled on EWR-LAX? Looks like F is being zero'd out.
For example
UA 1817 on 8 June shows a 772, but J is zero'd out.
UA 751 on 8 June also shows a 772 and shows F fare class, but zero'd out. Seat map shows the typical 772 map.
For example
UA 1817 on 8 June shows a 772, but J is zero'd out.
UA 751 on 8 June also shows a 772 and shows F fare class, but zero'd out. Seat map shows the typical 772 map.
Mar 19, 2016, 6:00 pm
#482
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UA Insider clarified that the 3-class on the ps routes will only be sold as 2-class, with F seats doled out based on an unspecified basis.
Mar 21, 2016, 8:10 pm
#483
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Mar 26, 2016, 10:48 am
#484
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Unless they gave you the int'l C kit instead ?
Mar 26, 2016, 11:04 am
#486
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Mar 26, 2016, 1:57 pm
#487
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Welp, although I laughed at UNITED about moving ps to EWR (and still will all day every day), it worked out for me in this case.
Had to change to TXL-EWR-LAX due to getting caught up in the BRU situation. Glad to have a nice flat bed to get home.
Agent was kind enough to book me in ZN as there was no I/IN.
Had to change to TXL-EWR-LAX due to getting caught up in the BRU situation. Glad to have a nice flat bed to get home.
Agent was kind enough to book me in ZN as there was no I/IN.
Mar 27, 2016, 7:19 pm
#488
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Apr 3, 2016, 9:01 pm
#489
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good news for LAX-EWR this summer, from @airlineroute on twitter:
this should be the first sUA dreamliner, which will be limited to domestic routes until there are sufficient sUA 787s to fly internationally. jose explained the reasons for this in the 'ask a FA' thread, and the AFA goes into more detail here:
http://unitedafa.org/news/details.aspx?id=16804
UNITED to operate 787-9 on Newark - Los Angeles route from 09JUN16 to 01AUG16, 6 times a week
http://unitedafa.org/news/details.aspx?id=16804
Apr 3, 2016, 9:15 pm
#490
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Isn't the 787 more packed in the back than the 777?
Or were they flying 757 for this route?
Or were they flying 757 for this route?
Apr 3, 2016, 9:20 pm
#491
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Location: East Coast, USA
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good news for LAX-EWR this summer, from @airlineroute on twitter:
this should be the first sUA dreamliner, which will be limited to domestic routes until there are sufficient sUA 787s to fly internationally. jose explained the reasons for this in the 'ask a FA' thread, and the AFA goes into more detail here:
http://unitedafa.org/news/details.aspx?id=16804
this should be the first sUA dreamliner, which will be limited to domestic routes until there are sufficient sUA 787s to fly internationally. jose explained the reasons for this in the 'ask a FA' thread, and the AFA goes into more detail here:
http://unitedafa.org/news/details.aspx?id=16804
Apr 3, 2016, 9:27 pm
#492
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Location: EWR, BDL
Posts: 4,471
Limited time until in August when there are 3 sUA 787s on property and LAX - EWR service on the 787 will discontinue. At that point SFO - TPE flying will transition to sUA and some domestic flying out of SFO on the sUA 787s will continue mainly SFO - IAH and possibly SFO - DEN.
Apr 3, 2016, 9:41 pm
#493
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It is kind of depressing that after 5 years UA has to operate as two separate subsidiaries because there still isn't a unified flight attendant contract.
Apr 3, 2016, 9:43 pm
#494
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Watch for I and R space when they first load the 789s on the schedule!
Apr 9, 2016, 8:02 pm
#495
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Question about PS Flights - 757 only?
Question about United PS flights between EWR and SFO - are the 777s that fly that route part of the PS service? Looking online I see seats on 757s and 777s, both priced more or less the same, and the seating chart that pops up for both seem to suggest lie-flat seats in business class as well. Is there a difference in quality/experience in business/first between the two planes?
thanks a lot...
thanks a lot...