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}
Jun 17, 2016, 10:23 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 10:16 am
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Flew the 789 today LAX-EWR. FAs were on-point today. I saw them give out more of the tiny bourbon bottles on request even when we had descended to nearly 10,000 feet. My first experience on the Dreamliner - great experience in J! I will see how it is when I invariably am in the back...
Jun 18, 2016, 11:35 am
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Jun 18, 2016, 12:04 pm
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The plane does get you there faster, though. Flight time was under 4.5 hours.
Jun 18, 2016, 12:06 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 2:17 pm
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Was also on the 787 flight yesterday. Was enjoyable and I do think I noticed a difference due to the cabin pressure. No water bottles distributed after meal service; I suspect none loaded.
Meal service took close to 3 hours; same as my 777 ps flight EWR-LAX last week! Not sure if the crew just isn't used to the widebodies on this route.
I used the bathroom in the front galley and it was tiny.
Meal service took close to 3 hours; same as my 777 ps flight EWR-LAX last week! Not sure if the crew just isn't used to the widebodies on this route.
I used the bathroom in the front galley and it was tiny.
Jun 18, 2016, 3:57 pm
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Hey All -
What kind of "snack" is served on the redeye UA 726 SFO-EWR 11:22 pm departure in BF? And is there a pre-arrival cookie?
Can we expect full dinner on UA 436 EWR-SFO with 8:30 pm departure in BF?
Thanks!
What kind of "snack" is served on the redeye UA 726 SFO-EWR 11:22 pm departure in BF? And is there a pre-arrival cookie?
Can we expect full dinner on UA 436 EWR-SFO with 8:30 pm departure in BF?
Thanks!
Last edited by Kryssa; Jun 18, 2016 at 4:03 pm
Jun 18, 2016, 4:04 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 4:09 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 4:17 pm
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Jun 18, 2016, 5:30 pm
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Ah, had I known I would have checked out that lav!
Jun 18, 2016, 6:19 pm
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Handicap lav locations by aircraft type:
77Y - Behind Closet at 4KL
78Z - Behind 5AB
78V - Behind 3AB
76P - Behind 27DEF
77Q - In front of 33DEF
77D - In front of 34DEF
77H - Non reconfigured In front of 40CDEFG
77H - Reconfigured In front of 40DEFG
76C - Behind 41DEF.
77Y - Behind Closet at 4KL
78Z - Behind 5AB
78V - Behind 3AB
76P - Behind 27DEF
77Q - In front of 33DEF
77D - In front of 34DEF
77H - Non reconfigured In front of 40CDEFG
77H - Reconfigured In front of 40DEFG
76C - Behind 41DEF.
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Jun 21, 2016, 11:53 am
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Jun 21, 2016, 2:07 pm
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Full dinner for 8:30pm departure from EWR.