News & Press Releases relating to Continental Airlines

Merger receives approval

The proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, which will create the world's biggest carrier, has been cleared by the US Justice Department.

Continental-United reveal new post-merger look

Continental Airlines and United Airlines have unveiled the new combined livery for after their merger is complete.

US carrier to work with buyers on unbundling

Continental Airlines has pledged to step up efforts to help travel buyers report on unbundled airfares.

Southwest to ponder international expansion

The chief executive Southwest Airlines, the United States' largest domestic low-cost carrier, said the company might consider an international expansion in the future.

Continental sees surge in profit

US carrier Continental Airlines recorded a net income of $233m between April and June this year, up from a net loss of $213 in Q2 2009.

Continental sees increase in traffic

US carrier Continental Airlines saw a 4.7% rise in consolidated traffic in June, compared to the same month last year.

Dreamliner will mean new route opportunities - Continental

The delivery of its first Boeing 787 in August widens the scope for new routes, such as the recently announced Houston-Auckland, according to an airline chief at Continental.

Continental chief welcomes government's airport task force

Bob Schumacher, Continental's senior director UK and Ireland, said plans for improvements in customer service at UK airports had to be welcomed, but questioned how far it could go without an increase in capacity.

Continental to start flights to Africa

 

Houston-based carrier Continental Airlines has announced plans to start a daily service to Nigeria's largest city, Lagos.

Continental features flatbed on all Heathrow flights

As of today (June 2) all passengers flying in Continental's business class from Heathrow will have flat bed seats.

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