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Continental adding flights from NJ to London's Heathrow


Press Release
Source: Continental Airlines
On Friday January 29, 2010, 10:20 am EST


HOUSTON, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today that it will increase its schedule of flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and London/Heathrow, during 2010. The airline will add a fourth daily service to the route in March and a fifth daily service in October, bringing the total number of Continental daily departures to Heathrow to seven, including its twice-daily service from Houston.


In addition, Continental announced that effective June 1, 2010 all aircraft scheduled for Heathrow flights will feature new, flat bed seats in BusinessFirst.


"New York-Heathrow is a flagship route for Continental. As the leading airline in the New York market, we are excited about introducing these schedule and product improvements for our New York-London travelers," said Jeff Smisek, the airline's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "All our New York-London customers will benefit from more flight options, while those traveling to London in BusinessFirst whether from New York or Houston -- will be assured of a flat bed seat whenever they choose to fly with us."

cybourg10

I heard a rumor that recalls and a 737 LAX base (I know I know its been rumored for 20 years...) will be on the bid in April with possible hiring later this year. You guys need more widebodies.

LifeNtheFstLne

The LAX base is already there. The airplanes have a big 'U' on the tail.

They're going to have to come up with a bigger carrot than that.

Don't buy the hype.

cal73

Bid in April?
We just had a system bid.

Ottopilot

Next bid was announced for August. What will these Heathrow flights be in? 757? 777? 737?

Boneman

Twenty years??? We had a base in LAX until '97. The FA's had one for several years after that. That said, I'll believe it when I see it.