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Continental Airlines first flew in 1934 under the name Varney Speed Lines, named after its founder, Walter T. Varney. Continental was the second airline company Walter founded, just a few short years after starting United Airlines.
Continental Airlines became Continental in 1937 after new owner Robert F. Six purchased the company. Under the name Continental, the airline has gone through an up-and-down history, including a 1981 acquisition by Texas Air Corporation, followed by two bankruptcies, the events of 9/11, and the 2007-2008 run-up on jet fuel prices. Remarkably, Continental Airlines continues to operate over 3,000 flights a day and is known as one of the best airlines in the industry today.
Continental Airlines is headquartered in Houston, Texas and runs its hubs out of Cleveland, Guam, Houston, and Newark.
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Continental Airlines pilots gets their voice back
Runway Girl —
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Whats the one thing that Continental Airlines pilots would absolutely love to have on board their aircraft? Airborne telephony service, the likes of which was previously offered by now-defunct Verizon Airfone! Thats the revelation that Continental engineering project manager Brian Roland made at the recent World ...4 days ago -
What does Continental’s move to the Star Alliance mean for business travelers?
Business Travel Logue —
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As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Continental Airlines decided to pick up its toys and move them to another playhouse. Whereas the big airline used to be part of the Skyteam Alliance, it’s now part of the massive Star Alliance. So, what does that mean for you, the business traveler?Well, it depends.If you don’t ...4 days ago -
Flying - with less hassle
Washminster —
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Ive already booked my next flight to Washington DC. As usual I will be avoiding travelling through the centre of London and Heathrow Airport. My preferred airport is Birmingham International . There are good rail links from Milton Keynes (and most other places in the UK) as well as being at the centre of the UKs ...5 days ago -
New Amex Gold Card - FREE for 1st. Year + spend bonuses
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Earn Membership Rewards(R) points up to three times as fast : You can earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, and 1X points on everything else on The American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card… -Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of ...6 days ago -
Continental Airlines first aircraft with flat bed BusinessFirst seats takes to the skies
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Continental Airlines’ first aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats took to the skies Sunday, operating as flight CO98 from Hong Kong to New York/Newark.6 days ago -
Continental Airlines: Free 100 Frequent Flyer Miles for OnePass Members
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Receive Free 100 Frequent Flyer Miles for OnePass Members by registering for the offer with this promo code 57071. The offer expires on 12/31. The bonus miles will be deposited into the card member OnePass account within 4-6 weeks after the end of the promotion.6 days ago -
Continentals unit revenues drop 15-16 percent in October
AIRLINE BIZ —
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Continental Airlines said Monday its traffic increased 1.9 percent in October, on a 2.4 percent decline in capacity. With higher traffic and less capacity, Continental filled a higher percent of seats, up 3.5 points to 83.0 percent. But the bad news is that unit revenues remained sharply down in October. The ...1 week ago -
Continental Airlines 100 Bonus Miles
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Continental Airlines is offering 100 free bonus miles for learning about Continental’s PetSafe and PetPass programs, when you register for this offer before November 30, 2009. Related Posts: 2 Free Southwest Airline Rapid Reward Points Free Luggage Tags1 week ago -
Three new routes from Houston launched by Continental Airlines
PlaneTalking.com —
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Continental Airlines launched daily nonstop flights on Sunday, 1st November to three new destinations from its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Houston – Frankfurt1 week ago -
Continental moves to Star Alliance -- your impact as an everyday travler
Gadling —
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Continental Airlines finally made its big move to the Star Alliance last week, a long awaited, much talked about transition from its former partnership with Delta and Northwest Airlines . Its a move that will affect the way that you earn and spend frequent flyer miles across the board, but what does it mean ...1 week ago -
Jeff Smisek: changing course for Continental Airlines
Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents —
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The Chairman and CEO elect of Continental Airlines talks fuel efficiency the future of flight and switching to a rival airline alliance.1 week ago -
Continental Airlines launches new routes from Houston
eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News —
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This Sunday, November 1, Continental Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights to three new destinations from its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Washing read more1 week ago -
Legacy Carriers Match AirTran’s Domestic Fare Hike
Business Travel Tips —
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Yesterday AirTran Airways increased airfares by $6 and $10 roundtrip (based on distance) across the bulk of its route system. American Airlines and Delta/Northwest matched the hike on overlapping routes. By yesterday evening Continental, United and US Airways matched the hike across the bulk of their respective route ...1 week ago -
Why Not Take the Train to the Plane?
Flight Wisdom —
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There has always been a somewhat unrealistic concept that rail transportation, most notably Amtrak, should be self-sufficient. Airport construction projects are heavily subsidized by the federal government. Highways are subsidized. None of these are expected to be self sufficient.1 week ago -
Continental Airlines becomes 25th member of Star Alliance
eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News —
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Continental Airlines joined the Star Alliance today, becoming its 25th member. read more1 week ago -
And the award for worst airline CEO goes to …
Consumer Traveler —
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United Airlines Glenn Tilton. He was the third-worst chief executive officer, according to a new employee poll conducted by Glassdoor , a company that conducts online salary surveys.1 week ago -
And the award for worst airline CEO goes to …
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United Airlines Glenn Tilton. He was the third-worst chief executive officer, according to a new employee poll conducted by Glassdoor, a company that conducts online salary surveys.1 week ago -
Star Alliance execs welcome Continental
AIRLINE BIZ —
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Ceremonies in New York (Newark) have wrapped up, and Continental Airlines has officially been welcomed into the Star Alliance. Continental had been a member of SkyTeam, but decided to jump to Star Alliance after fellow SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines agreed last year to merge. The new ...1 week ago -
Frequent flier partners change — Continental swings to Star Alliance
Consumer Traveler —
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It hasn’t been front page news, certainly compared to the wayward Northwest-Delta pilots, but Continental is dropping their partnership with Delta and Skyteam. They have joined with United and USAir in the Star Alliance. Now, the ramifications of that change are becoming a frequent flier reality.There are ...1 week ago -
25th October, Delhirium
YES —
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Ive been away from the blog for so long I feel like a visitor! I dropped in now and then, just to remind myself it was there but I just did NOT feel like posting any updates. Maybe coz I was also writing bulletins to post to my Mom as well as making weak little attempts to do a bit of writing on the side? Maybe coz I ...2 weeks ago
