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 14, 2018, 6:44 am
#1081
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While this is an aircraft used for Polaris service, e.g. international J, you are on a domestic p.s. flight. The hard product will be Polaris and the soft product will be domestic p.s. Don;t count on anything that isn't part of the p.s. product.
Jun 14, 2018, 6:49 am
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Found it !!
Last edited by Phillies; Jun 14, 2018 at 6:58 am
Jun 14, 2018, 6:58 am
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Jun 14, 2018, 8:03 am
#1084
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Jun 14, 2018, 8:24 am
#1085
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Jun 14, 2018, 12:07 pm
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Jul 1, 2018, 6:34 pm
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EWR To LAX on 777 Still PS?
I just booked our trip to Europe. The return flight is via EWR and the EWR to LAX portion is on a 777 with the backward facing business class seats. I've never been on PS before so wondering if this would still be considered PS with its upgraded dining etc?
Jul 1, 2018, 6:38 pm
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Yes, such as it is these days.
Jul 1, 2018, 6:38 pm
#1090
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PS ( or p.t.s.) is a route designation and is independent of the aircraft used. So, yes a 777 on EWR<>LAX is p.t.s. And service including food with be at standard p.t.s. service levels in both cabins.
Jul 3, 2018, 10:05 pm
#1091
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Are there any routes that could potentially become p.s.? BOS-LAX, DCA/IAD-SFO, IAD-LAX, perhaps?
Jul 3, 2018, 11:02 pm
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BOS-LAX maybe. It's a solid premium transcon route for JetBlue, and Delta... Well, there was half of an attempt. Some Delta flights between BOS-LAX are Delta One, others are regular domestic first.
On that note, I think Delta is cutting corners on their domestic premium transcon product faster than United.
On that note, I think Delta is cutting corners on their domestic premium transcon product faster than United.
Jul 3, 2018, 11:10 pm
#1093
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Unless UA decreases the frequency of its existing premium trans routes or pulls aircraft off of international routes, like TATL 752s, there is not enough appropriate aircraft to handle additional routes and none are in the future aircraft acquisition plan. So don't dream too much.
Jul 4, 2018, 8:27 am
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Reality is that only mint has the cost structure to make some of these routes work. DL is loosing a lot of money on those new D1 routes they added that compete with B6. And add on top of that, BOS-SFO probably used up all the premium air frames that UA has. They are not going to put lie flat out of IAD unless B6 enters those routes. So, BOS-LAX is the only possibility. Using domestic F is a problem since they are always the lowest prices. Lie flat is also a problem since there just isn't enough premium demand to generate high fares. DL is finding that now. They initially tried to sell D1 seats at $699. Now, there is always $549 available a couple of weeks out and they still can't sell out.
Jul 4, 2018, 8:44 am
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Have have printed menus, hot towels, amenity kits, and Cowshed products been eliminated from these premium flights? I have taken three premium transcontinental flights in recent days and noticed several apparent changes. No printed menu or scented hot towels were provided, and the restrooms were not stocked with the usual Cowshed amenities that I love. Also, I did not see amenity kits distributed. Disappointing, the death by a thousand cuts!
