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}
May 18, 2016, 12:20 pm
#586
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This. It's what you need.... changes everything.
I haven't had that problem on the Intl J and F seats.
May 18, 2016, 12:41 pm
#587
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Does this thing work on the EMB175s as well? I tried to charge my iPhone earlier this week and it would not keep charging unless I pushed (hard) the plug into the outlet constantly. As soon as I would let go, it stopped charging.
I haven't had that problem on the Intl J and F seats.
I haven't had that problem on the Intl J and F seats.
May 19, 2016, 5:42 pm
#588
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AFAIK, it will be one of the newly configured domestic 772s.
May 22, 2016, 7:44 pm
#589
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Booked EWR to SFO in August and back on 757s. I selected the 757, but was surprised to see the 777 offered. Just curious if anyone has preferences on seating of 4A/F or 7A/F on the 757. Specifically, I noticed that 4A/F was a little close to lav, but I like being in the last row of F/J. Seatguru has mixed reviews of row 4. In the spirit of full disclosure, I haven't been on PS since it was a three class offering, but I've had some really decent experiences with UA of late. Also, I'll be in NJ and really didn't want to trek out to JFK for DL's service. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
May 22, 2016, 8:41 pm
#590
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Booked EWR to SFO in August and back on 757s. I selected the 757, but was surprised to see the 777 offered. Just curious if anyone has preferences on seating of 4A/F or 7A/F on the 757. Specifically, I noticed that 4A/F was a little close to lav, but I like being in the last row of F/J. Seatguru has mixed reviews of row 4.
May 22, 2016, 11:08 pm
#591
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May 23, 2016, 7:50 pm
#592
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Thank you, Kacee; great to know, I'll stick with 4A on both flights. This is definitely one of the trips that I'm looking forward to this summer. It's been a long time since I've flown the PS route with UA.
May 23, 2016, 9:42 pm
#593
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The facts
I am 1k
I have 2 L class tickets
I am flying with my wife she has no status.
On July 25th I am flying SAN-SFO-EWR-YQB
SFO-EWR flight has 4 rows of business first lie flats
It leaves a 9:40pm
I used 2 GPUs and was wait-listed
Now reading on an other site looks like only class of ticket now determines order of upgrade.
Looking at recent flight it looks like my odds of an upgrade are very slim to zero.
am I correct in this assumption?
I am wondering if I should do a SDC and try and leave from LAX or just give up on a lie flat and try for a normal business class seat earier in the day and sleep in a hotel near EWR.
I am 1k
I have 2 L class tickets
I am flying with my wife she has no status.
On July 25th I am flying SAN-SFO-EWR-YQB
SFO-EWR flight has 4 rows of business first lie flats
It leaves a 9:40pm
I used 2 GPUs and was wait-listed
Now reading on an other site looks like only class of ticket now determines order of upgrade.
Looking at recent flight it looks like my odds of an upgrade are very slim to zero.
am I correct in this assumption?
I am wondering if I should do a SDC and try and leave from LAX or just give up on a lie flat and try for a normal business class seat earier in the day and sleep in a hotel near EWR.
May 23, 2016, 10:32 pm
#594
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: DYKWIA, But I'm a "Diamond Guest" UA 1K/2MM
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The facts
I am 1k
I have 2 L class tickets
I am flying with my wife she has no status.
On July 25th I am flying SAN-SFO-EWR-YQB
SFO-EWR flight has 4 rows of business first lie flats
It leaves a 9:40pm
I used 2 GPUs and was wait-listed
Now reading on an other site looks like only class of ticket now determines order of upgrade.
Looking at recent flight it looks like my odds of an upgrade are very slim to zero.
am I correct in this assumption?
I am wondering if I should do a SDC and try and leave from LAX or just give up on a lie flat and try for a normal business class seat earier in the day and sleep in a hotel near EWR.
I am 1k
I have 2 L class tickets
I am flying with my wife she has no status.
On July 25th I am flying SAN-SFO-EWR-YQB
SFO-EWR flight has 4 rows of business first lie flats
It leaves a 9:40pm
I used 2 GPUs and was wait-listed
Now reading on an other site looks like only class of ticket now determines order of upgrade.
Looking at recent flight it looks like my odds of an upgrade are very slim to zero.
am I correct in this assumption?
I am wondering if I should do a SDC and try and leave from LAX or just give up on a lie flat and try for a normal business class seat earier in the day and sleep in a hotel near EWR.
I often route through LAX for p.s. flights because there is often PN space, which suggests that upgrade space for 1Ks is also more likely.
May 27, 2016, 2:20 pm
#595
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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 28, 2016, 12:41 am
#596
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May 30, 2016, 8:35 pm
#597
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flying with wife EWR-SFO on S class fare on a 777 in the next week. I've used 2 RPUs and there currently seems to be 10 seats available in BF. What are the chances of an upgrade. It is my first time attempting to use an RPU.
I'm premier platinum.
I'm premier platinum.
May 30, 2016, 9:03 pm
#598
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The 777 business capacity is a good factor (40 or 50 BF seats) however PS flights have significant last minute purchases. I have seen 28 BF 752's go from 10+ empty seats to sold out in last week frequently. Status of the traveler is another factor. Nowadays on either 752s PS aircraft 1Ks clearing at the gate is iffy. But as a fallen 1K and Plat this year, my weekend 777 PS cleared at booking.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; May 31, 2016 at 1:37 am Reason: misread OP -- updated to reflect correction
May 30, 2016, 9:45 pm
#599
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Posts: 2,258
EWRMAN, I'm sure you wanted an accurate and useful answer, so here it is:
Waitlist confirmation priority is based on the Premier status of the traveler. If the request includes multiple travelers, then priority is based on the highest Premier status on the reservation.
Last edited by porciuscato; May 30, 2016 at 9:59 pm
May 31, 2016, 3:02 am
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He wrote that he's flying. Woudn't that make him the traveler?
EWRMAN, I'm sure you wanted an accurate and useful answer, so here it is:
So your wife and you will be prioritized according to your Platinum status. Sadly, I would say that often isn't enough on P.S. flights. 10 seats on a 777 could easily go in a week. And that's assuming that you are looking at the actual fare buckets rather than the seating chart, which often shows more empty seat than are actually available. Even 1Ks miss upgrades on these flights regularly.
EWRMAN, I'm sure you wanted an accurate and useful answer, so here it is:
So your wife and you will be prioritized according to your Platinum status. Sadly, I would say that often isn't enough on P.S. flights. 10 seats on a 777 could easily go in a week. And that's assuming that you are looking at the actual fare buckets rather than the seating chart, which often shows more empty seat than are actually available. Even 1Ks miss upgrades on these flights regularly.