Somewhat similar scenario to all the D/H's out of MEM to CDG and CGN starting with a 3 hour RJ ride to EWR followed by a long ocean crossing leg. This is flipped around for return D/H's with the 3 hour RJ ride at the end. The ocean crossing leg is in Business class because it's a widebody. The company has other choices on other carriers providing 1st or Business out of MEM but has elected to use Continental to save money.