https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/continental airlines/ Continental Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:18:29+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-and-continental-airlines-sign-new-distribution-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-and-continental-airlines-sign-new-distribution-agreement/ United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries United Airlines and Continental Airlines signed a new multi-year agreement with Travelocity that enables customers to continue to purchase tickets through Travelocity’s online booking sites, including Travelocity.com, Travelocity Business, Travelocity Partner Network and Travelocity.ca. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-begins-service-to-hilo-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-begins-service-to-hilo-hawaii/ United Airlines has launched a new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Hilo, Hawaii. In addition, United will begin once-weekly nonstop service to Hilo from its San Francisco hub. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:34:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-links-up-with-lot-polish-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-links-up-with-lot-polish-airlines/ Continental Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Lot Polish Airlines designed to improve services between select destinations in the United States and Europe. Already both Star Alliance members, the focus on of the deal will be on flights between New York, Warsaw, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and London. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:26:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-offers-flat-beds-on-all-757-200-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-offers-flat-beds-on-all-757-200-flights/ United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that all Continental flights operated with Boeing 757-200 aircraft now feature new flat-bed seats in BusinessFirst, marking the second major milestone in the installation of 180-degree flat-bed seats throughout Continental’s international fleet. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:45:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-offers-wi-fi-in-the-sky/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-offers-wi-fi-in-the-sky/ Continental Airlines has signed a deal with inflight entertainment provider LiveTV to offer wi-fi to passengers via Ka-band beginning next year. The company plans to offer the service on more than 200 domestic Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft equipped with DIRECTV(R), providing onboard connectivity and more than 95 channels of live television. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:36:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-turks-and-caicos-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-turks-and-caicos-service/ Continental Airlines has inaugurated non-stop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Initially the flights will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, converting to daily service on March 6th, 2011. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-introduces-farelockc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-introduces-farelockc/ Continental Airlines has introduced FareLock, an option that offers customers the opportunity to hold reservations and lock-in ticket prices for 72 hours or seven days with no commitment to purchase a ticket. The new feature, offered for a fee on certain domestic and international itineraries, gives customers additional flexibility to plan their travels and avoid the risk of price increases or sold-out flights. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:07:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-boeing-777-international-flights-now-have-flat-bed-bus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-boeing-777-international-flights-now-have-flat-bed-bus/ Continental Airlines today announced that all of its Boeing 777 long-haul, international flights now feature new flat-bed seats in its BusinessFirst cabin. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-receives-approval-to-offer-lagos-nigeria-service-for-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-receives-approval-to-offer-lagos-nigeria-service-for-s/ Continental Airlines announced today that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has approved the airline’s application to offer for sale its planned service between Houston and Lagos, Nigeria. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:04:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-new-iphone-app-offers-one-touch-access-to-travel-infor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-new-iphone-app-offers-one-touch-access-to-travel-infor/ Continental Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., has introduced a new application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users that gives travelers easy access to their travel information. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:52:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-pushes-for-united-continental-and-ana-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dot-pushes-for-united-continental-and-ana-tie-up/ The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed to grant antitrust immunity that would enable United Airlines, Continental Airlines and ANA to expand their alliance relationship. Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:35:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-united-complete-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-united-complete-merger/ United and Continental Airlines have completed their merger, creating the largest airline in the world by revenue. The company has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UAL, with ambitions to generate $1.2 billion in net annual synergies by 2013. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:56:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/employment-continues-to-fall-in-us-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/employment-continues-to-fall-in-us-aviation/ Employment figures in the US aviation industry continued to fall during June, with the sector shedding 8,700 posts over the past year. Delta Air Lines was able to buck the trend – taking on over 4,000 employees – following the acquisition of Northwest Airlines. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:41:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shareholders-approve-united-continental-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shareholders-approve-united-continental-merger/ Shareholders in Continental and United Airlines have voted overwhelmingly to approve a proposed merger between the rival carriers – creating the largest airline in the world. The deal is now expected to close at the start of October, following clearance from the US Department of Justice and European Commission. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:23:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shareholders-vote-on-continental-united-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shareholders-vote-on-continental-united-merger/ Shareholders in both Continental and United airlines will meet today to rubberstamp a proposed merger of the two rivals. If successful, the deal could be completed in as little as two weeks and will create the largest airline in the world. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:47:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropical-storm-hermine-to-affect-texas-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropical-storm-hermine-to-affect-texas-flights/ Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Hermine. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:19:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-reports-record-load-factors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-reports-record-load-factors/ Continental Airlines has reported record load factors for August 2010 as the airline continues to rebound strongly. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:15:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-fifth-largest-airline-to-strengthen-relationships-with-customers-in-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-fifth-largest-airline-to-strengthen-relationships-with-customers-in-/ With travellers researching trips and fares more carefully than ever, travel providers must maintain a constant and highly relevant dialogue with potential customers in order to influence purchasing decisions and increase customer loyalty within this highly competitive space. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:36:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/briton-carries-fireworks-on-two-us-flights-without-detection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/briton-carries-fireworks-on-two-us-flights-without-detection/ A Briton has sparked a security alert after carrying more than 200 fireworks on two flights in the United States without being stopped. It was only after he returned to Heathrow airport that officials picked up on the hazardous goods and a lighter. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:48:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-united-and-continental-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-united-and-continental-merger/ The European Commission has granted unconditional approval to the proposed merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines. U.S. authorities will need to grant final approval for the creation of what would become the world’s largest airline. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:14:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-continental-airlines-extend-full-content-distribution-agreem/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-continental-airlines-extend-full-content-distribution-agreem/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, operating both the Galileo and Worldspan global distribution systems (GDS), today announces that Continental Airlines has signed a two and a half-year extension of their current full content agreement. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:02:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oag-report-provides-united-and-continental-merger-analysis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oag-report-provides-united-and-continental-merger-analysis/ Following the May 3, 2010 announcement of Continental and United airlines of a merger agreement, OAG Aviation Consulting Services has compiled the following information and analysis of a potential partnership between the two airlines: Tue, 11 May 2010 14:57:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-and-united-confirm-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-and-united-confirm-merger/ United Airlines and Continental Airlines have confirmed a merger, creating the largest airline in the world. The new organisation will take the United Airlines name, be based in Chicago and offer a network of over 370 destinations. Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/United-Airlines-and-Continental-Airlines-close-to-merger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/United-Airlines-and-Continental-Airlines-close-to-merger/ Continental Airlines and United Airlines are close to finalising the details of a proposed merger, with confirmation expected as early as Monday. The airlines walked away from a deal in 2008, but a resurgent United and a weakening economic climate have made consolidation more attractive to both parties. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:38:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/US-Airways-end-United-merger-talks-as-American-and-Continental-see-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/US-Airways-end-United-merger-talks-as-American-and-Continental-see-losses/ In what has been a turbulent week for aviation in the United States, US Airways has called off merger talks with United Airlines. American and Continental airlines both reported financial losses, while transportation secretary Ray LaHood also confirmed new limits to tarmac waiting times would come into force. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:22:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-become-official-sponsor-of-red-bull-new-york-and-re/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-become-official-sponsor-of-red-bull-new-york-and-re/ Continental Airlines and Red Bull New York today announced that Continental Airlines will be an official sponsor of Red Bull New York and Red Bull Arena – the team’s new 25,000-seat stadium in Harrison, N.J. Continental Airlines will also be the team’s exclusive airline sponsor. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:25:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-with-continental/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-with-continental/ Continental Airlines has confirmed it will follow a host of other American carriers, and introduce a paid-for food service on scheduled flights for the first time. All passengers in economy class will now be expected to pay for hot meals, along with those on flights of less than six hours. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-proposed-service-to-haneda-provides-the-most-benefit-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-proposed-service-to-haneda-provides-the-most-benefit-t/ Continental Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary Continental Micronesia today said that their joint application to offer nonstop service from the carriers’ hubs at New York/Newark and Guam to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport should be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) because the airlines have made the best case for the route awards. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:41:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance-company-plus/ Star Alliance Company Plus (SACP) is pleased to welcome Continental Airlines as its 12th member. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:10:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concorde-inquiry-begins-in-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/concorde-inquiry-begins-in-paris/ Nearly ten years after the Air France Concorde crash that killed 113 people, five men and Continental Airlines are to stand trial in Paris, accused of responsibility for the disaster that spelt the end of the supersonic plane. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:36:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-reports-december-2009-operational-performance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-reports-december-2009-operational-performance/ Continental Airlines today reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.0 percent, 3.1 points above the December 2008 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 83.5 percent, 3.1 points above the December 2008 mainline load factor. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:32:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-and-ana-seek-trans-pacific-tie-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-continental-and-ana-seek-trans-pacific-tie-up/ United, Continental and All Nippon Airways are seeking a three-way tie-up which will enable them to co-ordinate schedules and fares between the US and Japan in a bid to “compete more effectively” with other global airline alliances. The application comes less than a fortnight after an “open skies” agreement between the US and Japan. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:37:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-new-service-to-fiji/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-launches-new-service-to-fiji/ Continental Airlines begins new nonstop service from Honolulu and its Guam hub to Nadi, Fiji on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:50:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-offer-gogo-inflight-internet-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-offer-gogo-inflight-internet-service/ Continental Airlines today announced that, beginning in the second quarter 2010, it will offer Gogo Inflight Internet service on its fleet of 21 Boeing 757-300 aircraft that primarily serve domestic routes. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:11:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-exercise-of-convertible-notes-over-allotment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-exercise-of-convertible-notes-over-allotment/ Continental Airlines (NYSE:  CAL) today announced that the underwriters of its previously announced convertible note offering have exercised in full their option to purchase additional notes to cover over-allotments in respect of such offering. Continental will issue a total of $230 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.5% convertible notes due 2015 (including $30 million in aggregate principal amount of notes issued pursuant to the option exercise). The net proceeds to Continental from this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses, will be approximately $224.0 million. The offering is expected to close Dec. 11, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:19:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-new-flights-between-orange-county-and-maui/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-new-flights-between-orange-county-and-maui/ Continental Airlines (NYSE:  CAL) today announced new service between Orange County and Maui to begin March 7, 2010. In addition, the company increased to daily previously announced service between Orange County and Honolulu, also starting March 7, 2010. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:51:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-honored-as-hp-supplier-of-the-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-honored-as-hp-supplier-of-the-year/ Continental Airlines (NYSE:  CAL) today announced it has been named HP Supplier of the Year for its role in bringing exceptional new value to HP through innovation and collaboration under HP’s Supplier Development Program. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-unveils-new-flat-bed-seat-at-wtm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-unveils-new-flat-bed-seat-at-wtm/ Continental Airlines unveiled its new flat-bed seat at World Travel Market this week, the first time the seat has been displayed outside North America. The seat made its debut flight on a Boeing 777 flight from Hong Kong to Continental’s New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, on November 1. The seat will be gradually installed across the fleet over the next three years. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:39:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-study-reveals-6.3-billion-contribution-to-new-york-new-jersey-region-by/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-study-reveals-6.3-billion-contribution-to-new-york-new-jersey-region-by/ Airline’s operations contribute an estimated 110,000 jobs and more than $5.9 billion in personal income for New York and New Jersey residents; Continental’s contributions to the New York and New Jersey region are expected to nearly double by 2030. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-codeshare-with-continental/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bmi-codeshare-with-continental/ Bmi has formed a codeshare deal with Continental Airlines allowing it to sell tickets to US destinations served by the US carrier from five UK airports. The move comes as as Continental becomes the 25th member of the Star Alliance. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-first-aircraft-with-flat-bed-businessfirst-seats-takes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-first-aircraft-with-flat-bed-businessfirst-seats-takes/ Continental Airlines’ (NYSE: CAL) first aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats took to the skies Sunday, operating as flight CO98 from Hong Kong to New York/Newark. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-continental-airlines-launch-frequent-flyer-program-cooperatio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-continental-airlines-launch-frequent-flyer-program-cooperatio/ Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation beginning October 27, 2009. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:36:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-joins-star-alliance/ The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance’s 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental’s joining Star Alliance will further enhance the alliance’s three main customer benefits: global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless travel. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:49:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-more-flights-to-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-announces-more-flights-to-hawaii/ Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new service from Los Angeles to Maui and from Orange County to Honolulu. Continental is also planning a second daily flight on the Los Angeles-Honolulu route. The flights begin March 7, 2010. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:20:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-reports-sept-09-operational-performance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-reports-sept-09-operational-performance/ Continental Airlines today reported a September consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 81.5 percent, 5.0 points above the September 2008 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 82.2 percent, 4.8 points above the September 2008 mainline load factor.  The carrier reported a domestic mainline September load factor of 84.0 percent, 5.5 points above the September 2008 domestic mainline load factor, and an international mainline load factor of 80.4 percent, 4.1 points above September 2008.  All four September load factors were records for the month. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:57:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines/ Continental Airlines today announced changes to its checked baggage policy for customers travelling between Europe and the United States, including U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:14:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-join-star-alliance-on-october-27-2009/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-airlines-to-join-star-alliance-on-october-27-2009/ Continental Airlines has announced that it plans to join Star Alliance on Oct. 27, 2009.  As previously announced, Continental will end its participation in SkyTeam after its last scheduled flight on Oct. 24, 2009. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-to-cut-1700-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/continental-to-cut-1700-jobs/ Continental Airlines is to cut 1,700 jobs amid a drop-off in revenue and passenger numbers, as it unveiled widening quarterly losses of $214m. But its rivals United and Southwest fared much better, with quarterly profits that provide the strongest hint yet of a recovery in US aviation. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:24:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090618175627398/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090618175627398/ A Continental Airlines Boeing 777 has had to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport after the pilot died at the controls.The two co-pilots managed to land the plane safely without any reported harm to the 247 passengers, who were on the flight from Brussels to New York. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:20:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520145536622/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090520145536622/ Continental Airlines is to launch daily nonstop flights between its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and through flight service between New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro beginning in August. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090513180427150/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090513180427150/ In response to reduced call volumes caused by a customer shift towards Web self-service and the global economic recession, Continental Airlines has decided to eliminate approximately 500 positions in its Reservations department and close its Tampa Reservations Centre. Wed, 13 May 2009 18:04:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505220821877/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090505220821877/ Continental Airlines has launched seasonal daily non-stop services between its Cleveland hub and London’s Heathrow Airport. The new route replaces the airline’s previous seasonal services between Cleveland and London/Gatwick Airport. Tue, 05 May 2009 20:08:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430151750670/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430151750670/ Continental Airlines is to resume daily, non-stop seasonal services between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Athens, Greece, Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:17:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430092839116/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090430092839116/ Airlines are flying some nearly empty planes from the United States to Mexico, a strong indication that swine flu concerns are keeping travelers at home. Continental Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways offer the most services to Mexico from the US and they are all seeing big falls in demand. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090324120428831/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090324120428831/ Quova, Inc., the leading provider of Internet geolocation data services, today announced that Continental Airlines, is using Quova’s IP geolocation data to localise Web content and promotions and streamline its online sales process. Knowing the geographic location that Web visitors are logging in from has enabled Continental to more efficiently connect new and existing customers in 56 countries to relevant deals and discounts.  In the six months that Continental has been working with Quova, it has improved click-through rates of homepage banners by as much as 200 percent. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:04:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304101247235/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090304101247235/ Continental Airlines Inc. and American Airlines parent AMR Corp were among the major casualties as stocks dropped among U.S. carriers after February data showed fares and travel demand in serious decline. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:12:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090106164139448/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090106164139448/ Continental Airlines says it is carrying out a biofuel test flight using algae as a fuel source. The flight will occur at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, at 11:15am on 7 January. The aircraft will be a Boeing 737-800 equipped with CFM International CFM56-7B engines, and the biofuel mix used will be sourced from feedstocks including jatropha and algae. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080729103849654/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080729103849654/ Continental Airlines has announced details of a new 180-degree lie-flat seat for the BusinessFirst cabin on its Boeing 787, 777 and 757 aircraft. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:38:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071102125646148/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20071102125646148/ Continental Airlines has introduced new first-class menus on flights throughout the United States, Canada and to select Latin American and Caribbean destinations. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:56:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040914130351776/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040914130351776/ Continental Airlines today announced changes to its OnePass program to better meet the needs of its members with more online booking tools and better service for its best customers. Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:03:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040622143134774/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040622143134774/ Continental Airlines, the world’s sixth largest airline and OAG Airline of the Year 2004, today launched daily non-stop Boeing 757 flights between Edinburgh and New York/Newark - the first-ever scheduled non-stop transatlantic service from Edinburgh. Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:31:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040209174007615/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20040209174007615/ Continental Airlines today announced the airline will begin nonstop service May 2 linking Albuquerque International Sunport with the airline’s New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport. Mon, 09 Feb 2004 17:40:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40007380/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40007380/ Continental Airlines today announced it has completed the installation of eService Center self-check-in kiosks in all of the airline`s airport terminal check-in areas in the continental United States. Fri, 09 Jan 2004 07:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006503/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40006503/ Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier, and US-based Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) will start codesharing on flights between Dubai and the US via London Gatwick airport. A new marketing link will also allow travellers on both carriers to enjoy access to one another’s airport lounges, as well as enhanced frequent flyer benefits. Fri, 22 Aug 2003 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002127/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002127/ For the fourth consecutiveyear, Continental Airlines has been named one of the “100 BestCompanies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine in a study conducted in conjunctionwith the Great Place to Work Institute of San Francisco.  Continental, theonly passenger airline on the list, ranked No. 55. Tue, 22 Jan 2002 11:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002168/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002168/ Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) tomorrowtakes delivery of its first Boeing 737-900 aircraft among 36 new Boeing jetsit is receiving this year.  The new aircraft are part of the company`s ongoingfleet modernization program that is increasing efficiency for the airline asit moves toward just three aircraft types: 777, 767/757 and 737. Wed, 30 May 2001 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002179/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002179/ Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL)tomorrow will launch the first-ever nonstop air service between New York andHong Kong, creating a direct link between two of the world`s most vibrantcities and cutting the current travel time by more than two hours. Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn89/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn89/ United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines today announced their partnership in a new independently owned travel Web site. The new site, the first multi-airline travel portal, will provide customers with convenient online access to airline, hotel, car rental and other travel services in addition to Internet offers. Tue, 09 Nov 1999 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn257/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn257/ Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL and CAL.A) today unveils its newly revamped website at www.continental.com. The site, recently ranked No. 1 again for customer satisfaction and loyalty by NPD, one of the largest marketing research firms in the U.S., has been completely redesigned to make it even more user-friendly and easier to navigate. Responding to feedback from on-line users, www.continental.com features enhanced computer graphics and navigational aids that make it simpler and faster for travelers to purchase tickets and retrieve travel-related information online. Tue, 01 Jun 1999 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002340/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002340/ International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAI.B and CAI.A) today announced a tentative agreement on an extension of their contract, improving pay, benefits and job security for Flight Attendants at Continental. Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:00:02 +0000