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 31, 2016, 7:58 am
#601
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX & EWR/JFK
Programs: Fomerly UA 1K, now Gold... next year, who knows?
Posts: 1,432
+1 - I've only had one PS segment clear UG this year and that was back in January. Since then, zilch, and I've tried both with RPUs and miles + $. I've only tried on 757s. The 777 service LAX-EWR-LAX is not at good times for me.
May 31, 2016, 9:06 am
#602
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
Posts: 6,958
This might be a useless data point for OP. I got two pax cleared on 8:25 am SFO-EWR 757 ps flight today, as 1Ks. I got it within T-24. No emails from United.
Jun 1, 2016, 3:34 pm
#603
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 146
flew ewr-sfo on 777 in GF earlier this week. Had booked TPA-SFO, via EWR in first for ≈$600. Economy ticket was somewhere near $450, so figured it was worth the extra to just go first. Really great flight all around - digging the improvements they're making up front.
Jun 2, 2016, 11:57 am
#605
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pacific
Programs: UA GS, Lifetime 4 MM, BA Gold, , Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 476
I have gotten upgraded 4 times from waitlist. I paid with miles and money but typically these upgraded rarely come through, so I am wondering if the load factor is lightening up on some of the flights. There are, after all, 16 flights a day from EWR to SFO
Jun 2, 2016, 12:21 pm
#606
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
Managed to snag advance confirmed R space for flights in July and September in the last couple weeks. Afternoon / early evening departures, not redeyes or the 9pm westbound that often have more space.
Jun 2, 2016, 1:39 pm
#607
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 302
Just some random anecdotes...
On a recent EWR-LAX on a 757, BusinessFirst amenity kits were handed out instead of the slimmed-down PS ones.
On the return on a 777, there was some sort of catering mishap. The crew only had about 4 menus and had to loan them out to pairs of passengers. There were no hot towels or placemats, and raspberry sorbet was served for dessert instead of the expected vanilla gelato (along with the standard toppings, which I declined). Great crew who did the best with what they had, though.
On a recent EWR-LAX on a 757, BusinessFirst amenity kits were handed out instead of the slimmed-down PS ones.
On the return on a 777, there was some sort of catering mishap. The crew only had about 4 menus and had to loan them out to pairs of passengers. There were no hot towels or placemats, and raspberry sorbet was served for dessert instead of the expected vanilla gelato (along with the standard toppings, which I declined). Great crew who did the best with what they had, though.
Jun 2, 2016, 2:37 pm
#608
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K and MM, Marriot, Hilton
Posts: 804
when they run the 777 on PS flights do they have the PS menu?
Jun 2, 2016, 3:35 pm
#609
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: CT/NY
Programs: UA 1K/1MM, AA EXP, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 6,020
Jun 2, 2016, 3:59 pm
#610
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Platinum
Posts: 211
Perhaps there's something going on at EWR. I was on a p.s. flight from EWR to SFO earlier this week in 5B, right at the galley and boarding door. The FA was expressing exasperation with the catering crew because she didn't have everything she needed (amenity kits, lav cleaning kit, one other thing I can't remember). It took multiple requests and trips in order for her to get everything she needed.
Jun 2, 2016, 5:09 pm
#611
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SLC
Programs: United Gold, Hilton Silver, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 768
When looking for international business-class saver award seats, one has to get creative. I managed to get my wife and myself saver business seats from Denver to Vienna for September (starting Labor Day weekend). I'm flying to LAX on Friday night (late), connecting to the 7 AM P.S. flight (777) to EWR, and then on from there. Looking now for ANY P.S. business award seats, I can see that they're extremely rare. I'm really looking forward to having the lie-flat seats after spending the night in the airport. At least the club opens at 4:30AM and we can go in and get a little breakfast before boarding.
Jun 2, 2016, 6:14 pm
#612
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond, SPG/Marriott Gold, Hyatt Plat, National Exec, GE/Nexus
Posts: 501
Took the 777 SFO-EWR flight the other day. The boarding area was a complete mess, with Group 1 stretching down the hallway past the neighboring gate. Luckily I stood early in line (re: gate louse) ... or so I thought. The GA had the nerve to say that due to 'catering issues' those in first class rows [sic] should not board and that boarding can start with those in rows 19+. That caused a bunch of Group 1 people to move around creating a Group 0.9 line. A few minutes later we started boarding, basically merging Groups 1 and 0.9.
They did have the p.s. food menu, bottled water, and the silver tin box amenity kit.
They did have the p.s. food menu, bottled water, and the silver tin box amenity kit.
Jun 2, 2016, 7:44 pm
#613
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC
Posts: 302
Ah, forgot about that. Bottled water was also lacking on the 777 flight I mentioned. With the exception of the dessert, PS/Trotter project food was served.
Jun 4, 2016, 6:43 am
#614
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP (AC), DL G (SC), Bonvoy LTP, & IHG AMB
Posts: 1,798
Took the 777 SFO-EWR flight the other day. The boarding area was a complete mess, with Group 1 stretching down the hallway past the neighboring gate. Luckily I stood early in line (re: gate louse) ... or so I thought. The GA had the nerve to say that due to 'catering issues' those in first class rows [sic] should not board and that boarding can start with those in rows 19+. That caused a bunch of Group 1 people to move around creating a Group 0.9 line. A few minutes later we started boarding, basically merging Groups 1 and 0.9.
They did have the p.s. food menu, bottled water, and the silver tin box amenity kit.
They did have the p.s. food menu, bottled water, and the silver tin box amenity kit.
Jun 4, 2016, 12:59 pm
#615
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 146
most noticed was the food. much better than previous PS & other businessfirst flights. Also, maybe its coincidence, but I feel like my flights in first in the last 3 months have had great service; smiles, refills & extremely pleasant.