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 29, 2016, 8:36 pm
#556
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The only thing worse - IMO - is the "proposed/theoretical" new design which I have dubbed the "snake-pit" - if we think things are tight now wait until UA tells us we can ALL have aisle access while still maintaining 8 across - we will all be snuggled up together like, well, hibernating snakes...
I agree the leaked diagram was not encouraging, but have decided to withhold judgment until we see the actual hard product.
Apr 29, 2016, 8:40 pm
#557
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Agree on the sides as a couple and padding - but the width of those seats - and I'm not a big guy - is really an issue for me - and someone climbing over you is so annoying....
May 10, 2016, 10:13 am
#558
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P.S. and 787?
I just booked award seats for next April in PS, LAX-EWR using Awards in BF, but I am not able to assign seats. It said "Seat Assigments are restricted for this flight, seats will be assigned at check-in" I called and was told that there may be that they are changing the PS to a 787. Has anyone heard of this? And while looking here, I see that some of the current flights have been 777? My res says it is 757-200, that is why I booked this flight. Smaller BF cabin. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks for the time!
May 10, 2016, 10:43 am
#559
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I just booked award seats for next April in PS, LAX-EWR using Awards in BF, but I am not able to assign seats. It said "Seat Assigments are restricted for this flight, seats will be assigned at check-in" I called and was told that there may be that they are changing the PS to a 787. Has anyone heard of this? And while looking here, I see that some of the current flights have been 777? My res says it is 757-200, that is why I booked this flight. Smaller BF cabin. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks for the time!
A 772 is much more likely than a 787. But I suppose it's possible.
May 10, 2016, 12:04 pm
#560
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Some of the PS flights are indeed going to the 772.
May 10, 2016, 6:43 pm
#561
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.... I called and was told that there may be that they are changing the PS to a 787. Has anyone heard of this? And while looking here, I see that some of the current flights have been 777? My res says it is 757-200, that is why I booked this flight. Smaller BF cabin. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks for the time!
May 10, 2016, 7:41 pm
#562
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UA is, at times, using various international equipped aircraft on the PS routes. The bulk are still the 16/28 seat BF 752s but multiple other aircraft 777s, 767s, .... are being used for some flight. Have not seen a 787 but quite possible. However on a regular basis the 787 is overkill capacity for the route if they continue the same frequency.
May 10, 2016, 11:10 pm
#564
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Quick wi-fi question -
Flying tomorrow morning on UA 414 SFO-EWR in economy.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
May 10, 2016, 11:22 pm
#565
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Flying tomorrow morning on UA 414 SFO-EWR in economy.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
You will have your choice of price/time options, have not done that recently on that aircraft but generally cheaper than the GoGo flight -- but no pre-purchase option.
May 10, 2016, 11:29 pm
#566
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UA414 SFO-EWR 11 May 2016 is 16BF 752 -- which does not use GoGo but rather the Panasonic satellite system
You will have your choice of price/time options, have not done that recently on that aircraft but generally cheaper than the GoGo flight -- but no pre-purchase option.
You will have your choice of price/time options, have not done that recently on that aircraft but generally cheaper than the GoGo flight -- but no pre-purchase option.
May 11, 2016, 12:55 am
#567
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I am connecting inbound from the EU through EWR to SFO on the 777 on a P fare. I received an email 30 days in advance of the flight which said, "To thank you for your loyalty as a GOLD member, we have upgraded you to United Global First for your upcoming p.s. premium service flight."
Aside from the demotion of my 1K status, I was surprised at such an early upgrade, but happy to have a comfy seat for my trip.
Aside from the demotion of my 1K status, I was surprised at such an early upgrade, but happy to have a comfy seat for my trip.
May 11, 2016, 7:59 am
#568
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Flying tomorrow morning on UA 414 SFO-EWR in economy.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
Amenties list says:
Wi-Fi and Entertainment: Wi-Fi access is available for purchase. Seatback on-demand entertainment is available, with hundreds of movies, television shows, video games, music and more.
Does this mean I cannot pre-buy a Gogo day pay online for $16? If not, how much can I expect wifi to cost for the flights.
May 11, 2016, 9:39 am
#569
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,324
I just booked award seats for next April in PS, LAX-EWR using Awards in BF, but I am not able to assign seats. It said "Seat Assigments are restricted for this flight, seats will be assigned at check-in" I called and was told that there may be that they are changing the PS to a 787. Has anyone heard of this? And while looking here, I see that some of the current flights have been 777? My res says it is 757-200, that is why I booked this flight. Smaller BF cabin. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks for the time!
Since it's only 1 airframe, it can't go international, so the company is throwing it onto the domestic transform network.
May 11, 2016, 9:51 am
#570
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Posts: 1,700
Recently flew my first PS flight and received a very cheap amenity kit... It looks and feels very cheap compared to the ones given out in GF/BF for International Flights. I was sorely disappointed.
Has this always been the case? I thought UA was investing in its 'new' amenity kits...
Has this always been the case? I thought UA was investing in its 'new' amenity kits...