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}
Apr 9, 2016, 9:09 pm
#496
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 33
Both are PS. My understanding (from the Domestic Widebodies thread, I think?) is that you can't book directly into GF on the 777. Instead, United will upgrade some people who have purchased BF at their discretion. Both receive the standard BF service - the only difference if you're in GF is the seat.
Apr 9, 2016, 10:25 pm
#497
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Morris County, NJ
Programs: UA 1K/*G, Avis Pres, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,305
Both are PS. My understanding (from the Domestic Widebodies thread, I think?) is that you can't book directly into GF on the 777. Instead, United will upgrade some people who have purchased BF at their discretion. Both receive the standard BF service - the only difference if you're in GF is the seat.
Aloha from OGG; connecting to SFO overnight. You can guess why I know about O being open.
Apr 10, 2016, 7:02 am
#498
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Star Alliance Gold
Posts: 4
Both are PS. My understanding (from the Domestic Widebodies thread, I think?) is that you can't book directly into GF on the 777. Instead, United will upgrade some people who have purchased BF at their discretion. Both receive the standard BF service - the only difference if you're in GF is the seat.
thanks...
Apr 10, 2016, 7:22 am
#499
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,011
Yes, both the 752s and the 772s being used on the route have lie-flat seats. There have been reports though where a plane gets subbed out for a plane with domestic recliners, but that has not happened as frequently as one might have feared (I think)...
Apr 10, 2016, 7:59 am
#500
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: EWR
Programs: SPG LT Plat/P100, UA 1K 1MM
Posts: 532
On the 777s that are running EWR-LAX, is GF treated as a separate cabin or part of the Business cabin? It's not 100% clear to me in the booking process. Thanks!
Apr 10, 2016, 8:57 am
#501
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,011
You cannot book into GF. UA Insider noted that they will have a 'surprise and delight'-type program to upgrade people in BF to GF.
Apr 10, 2016, 9:24 am
#502
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Apr 10, 2016, 9:35 am
#503
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,011
Must depend when you are looking...I am checking out mid-June, and there are a good number of seats already booked. No R availability (if the MUA search is indeed returning the correct information). Also observing that EWR-LAX is running 2x 772s on Wednesdays and no 789s.
Apr 10, 2016, 9:55 am
#504
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Must depend when you are looking...I am checking out mid-June, and there are a good number of seats already booked. No R availability (if the MUA search is indeed returning the correct information). Also observing that EWR-LAX is running 2x 772s on Wednesdays and no 789s.
Apr 10, 2016, 10:52 am
#505
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,011
I do wonder if the fact they are going to be flying the Dreamliner into EWR means they will have maintenance parts and could theoretically use this as a stepping stone to having Dreamliners down the road flying out of EWR.
Apr 10, 2016, 10:59 am
#506
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion; IHG Platinum; Marriott Gold; Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,071
Earlier last week I booked directly into BF on a 787 in mid-June using an RPU and purchasing an economy ticket. I grabbed it when I saw it as it was the only day I could see that availability and my travel is flexible.
Apr 10, 2016, 11:09 am
#507
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Yep, see similar availability for Friday flight back as well, with P fare available. I'm likely going to do a short RT out west; I may very well grab a seat there on the way back! Never had the chance to fly the 789 yet
I do wonder if the fact they are going to be flying the Dreamliner into EWR means they will have maintenance parts and could theoretically use this as a stepping stone to having Dreamliners down the road flying out of EWR.
I do wonder if the fact they are going to be flying the Dreamliner into EWR means they will have maintenance parts and could theoretically use this as a stepping stone to having Dreamliners down the road flying out of EWR.
Apr 10, 2016, 12:18 pm
#508
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: UA Plat, Copa Pres. Plat, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Diamond, SPG LT Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 769
Both are PS. My understanding (from the Domestic Widebodies thread, I think?) is that you can't book directly into GF on the 777. Instead, United will upgrade some people who have purchased BF at their discretion. Both receive the standard BF service - the only difference if you're in GF is the seat.
Apr 10, 2016, 12:50 pm
#509
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Apr 10, 2016, 1:02 pm
#510
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
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