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}
Jul 1, 2019, 10:56 am
#1366
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An upgrade instrument would have worked! OP - don't be led to believe that this is a "normal" result. Week of the 4th of July.
Jul 1, 2019, 10:57 am
#1367
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Location: MSP
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J7 C6 P6 PN4 PZ1 IN1 I1... impressive.
The 7:15 flight is also PN6 PZ3 IN2 I2.
The 7:15 flight is also PN6 PZ3 IN2 I2.
Jul 1, 2019, 7:40 pm
#1368
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,092
lot's of empty cabins today. Some went out 20/28. Of course the numerous MX issues didn't help, saw 4-5 flights with in part massive delays
Jul 5, 2019, 11:47 pm
#1369
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: SAN
Programs: 1K (since 2008), *G (since 1990), 1MM
Posts: 3,220
FYI - this 1K was able to use an RPU on SFO-EWR for July 9 (red eye). Perhaps because it is the week after July 4.
Jul 6, 2019, 5:31 am
#1370
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX & EWR/JFK
Programs: Fomerly UA 1K, now Gold... next year, who knows?
Posts: 1,432
Applied an RPU to a July 3 LAX-EWR flight... and it cleared!
Jul 16, 2019, 8:08 pm
#1371
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,212
LAX-BOS
Is the LAX- BOS route considered premium transcontinental, and if so do the flights come with lounge access?
Jul 16, 2019, 8:10 pm
#1372
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: RIC
Programs: UA 1K MM
Posts: 3,387
No and no, though most frequencies are operated with lie-flat 16J 752s. 753 also thrown into the mix 1x daily.
Jul 16, 2019, 8:13 pm
#1373
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,212
Jul 17, 2019, 7:14 pm
#1374
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Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,092
Jul 18, 2019, 2:02 am
#1375
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Denver, Colorado
Programs: IHG Spire, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Titanium, Mileage Plus Gold
Posts: 1,736
So on my upcoming flight from Boston to LAX nonstop, the meal service won't have the ice cream sundae and pre arrival wraps? Based on the menu from my LAX - EWR - LAX flight 2 weeks ago, I thought it was the same menu.
Jul 18, 2019, 4:17 am
#1376
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,645
Boston is listed on that menu because BOS-SFO is a premium transcon route, but not BOS-LAX.
Jul 18, 2019, 7:49 am
#1377
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: United GS; AA EXP; Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 174
LAX-EWR is premium service but LAX-BOS is not so unfortunately not the same menu.
Jul 18, 2019, 10:18 am
#1378
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 60
Is UA planning on updating business class on these routes?
Jul 19, 2019, 6:41 am
#1379
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Madison NJ; Watopia
Posts: 3,161
Today both UA240 (EWR-LAX) and UA2418 (LAX-EWR) are 773 instead of scheduled 787-10. I've noticed UA240 has been a 773 on at least one other occasion this week. UA2418 has otherwise consistently been a 787-10. I'm curious whether this is maintenance driven or they need the larger bird for cargo demand?
Jul 20, 2019, 8:20 am
#1380
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Today both UA240 (EWR-LAX) and UA2418 (LAX-EWR) are 773 instead of scheduled 787-10. I've noticed UA240 has been a 773 on at least one other occasion this week. UA2418 has otherwise consistently been a 787-10. I'm curious whether this is maintenance driven or they need the larger bird for cargo demand?