Transcontinental first for United
United Airlines has become the first airline to offer premium-cabin, flat-bed seats on every scheduled transcontinental flight between JFK-San Francisco and JFK-Los Angeles.
The airline has completed an extensive redesign of 15 Boeing 757-200s that fly these premium service (p.s.) routes.
The revamped p.s. aircraft have 28 180-degree flat-bed United BusinessFirst seats, offering up to 6’4" of sleeping space and more room for storage; 42 extra-legroom United Economy Plus seats and 72 United Economy seats.
Designed to give customers an experience comparable to long-haul, international flights, United’s refurbished p.s. aircraft also have inflight Wi-Fi, personal on-demand entertainment, power outlets and USB ports at every seat.
In addition, multi-course meals are served on most United BusinessFirst flights, with wine selections recommended by Doug Frost, United’s Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, including half bottles of premium wines for purchase in United Economy.
"Our investment in these aircraft and in the p.s. service will add greatly to our flyer-friendly customer experience on these coast-to-coast flights," said Jeff Foland, United’s executive vice president of marketing, technology and strategy.
"This is just one more example of the many things we are doing to provide greater onboard comfort and convenience on every United flight."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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