Continental Airlines News
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.
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.
New study reveals $6.3 billion contribution to New York/New Jersey region by Continental Airlines
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.
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.
Continental Airlines’ first aircraft with flat-bed businessfirst seats takes to the skies
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.
Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation
Air China and Continental Airlines launch frequent flyer program cooperation beginning October 27, 2009.
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.
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.
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.
Continental Airlines changes baggage policy
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.
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.
Continental to cut 1,700 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.