Continental Airlines
IATA CO	ICAO COA	Callsign CONTINENTAL
Founded		1934 (as Varney Speed Lines)[1]
Commenced operations		July 15, 1934[1]
Hubs		Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Newark Liberty International Airport Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Guam Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (operated by Continental Micronesia)
Frequent flyer program		OnePass
Member lounge		Presidents Club
Alliance		SkyTeam
Subsidiaries		Continental Micronesia
Fleet size		375 (+111 orders)
Destinations		292
Company slogan		Work Hard, Fly Right
Headquarters		Houston, Texas
Key people		Larry Kellner (CEO) Jeff Misner (CFO)
Website: http://www.continental.com

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Continental operates flights to destinations throughout the U. S. , Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Asia-Pacific or APAC is the area generally regarded as encompassing Littoral East Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia near the It has more than 3,000 daily departures, serving 151 domestic and 120 international destinations and has 42,200 employees (as of March 2007). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[3] Principal operations are from its three hubs at Newark Liberty International Airport (in Newark, New Jersey), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (in Houston, Texas), and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (in Cleveland, Ohio). Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Continental Micronesia, a wholly owned subsidiary, operates routes around Micronesia from its hub at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport on Guam and connects the Micronesian region with destinations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Honolulu and Cairns, Australia. Continental Micronesia is a wholly owned subsidiary Airline of Continental Airlines. A subsidiary, in business matters is an entity that is controlled by a bigger and more powerful entity Micronesia, from the Greek mikros (μικρός (meaning small) and nesos (νῆσος (meaning island) is a Subregion Antonio B Won Pat International Airport, also known as Guam International Airport, is an airport located in Tamuning and Barrigada, three miles east Guam ( Chamorro: cha Guåhån) officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated Honolulu is the Capital and most populous Census-designated place (CDP in the U

Continental Airlines is a minority owner of ExpressJet Airlines, which operates under the trade name Continental Express but is a separately managed and publicly-traded company. ExpressJet Airlines Inc ( is a Regional airline based in Houston, Texas, USA. A trade name, also known as a trading name or a business name, is the name which a Business trades under for commercial purposes although its registered Continental Express is the operating name Brand of a number of independently owned Regional airlines providing jet feeder service in association with Continental A public company usually refers to a company that is permitted to offer its registered securities ( Stock, bonds, etc Cape Air, Colgan Air, CommutAir, and Gulfstream International Airlines feed Continental's flights under the Continental Connection identity, as does Chautauqua Airlines under the Continental Express identity, although Continental does not have any ownership interests in these companies. Hyannis Air Service Inc, operating as Cape Air, is an Airline based in Massachusetts, USA. Colgan Air is an American fully certificated Regional airline subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines. CommutAir is an American Regional airline based in Cleveland Ohio. Gulfstream International Airlines is an US Airline based in Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA. Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by In Marketing, a corporate identity is the "persona" of a Corporation which is designed to accord with and facilitate the attainment of business objectives Chautauqua Airlines Inc is a regional Airline and a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Since September 2004, Continental has been a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, in which it participates with Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France, Aeromexico and KLM; In addition to extensive code share arrangements with SkyTeam partner airlines, the airline also code-shares with Amtrak rail services to some cities in the northeastern United States, with US Helicopter which fly from Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan, and with SNCF French Rail to destinations in France. SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary Delta Air Lines Inc ( is a United States Airline based and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Air France (formally Société Air France) is one of the world's largest Airlines Air France is based in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of Aerovías de México SA de CV, operating as AeroMéxico, is an Airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ( Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English translation Code sharing is a business term which was first originated in the airline industry in 1990 when the Australian airline Qantas Airways and the U The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the US Helicopter is an independent air shuttle service that operates regularly scheduled helicopter flights from Manhattan to Newark and JFK airport Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York SNCF ( Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) (French National Railway Company is a French public enterprise This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Early history 1.2 Growth 1.2.1 First black pilot 1.3 Acquisition by Texas Air Corporation 1.4 First bankruptcy 1.5 Rapid growth through consolidation 1.6 Second bankruptcy 1.7 Current operations 1.7.1 Awards 2 Destinations 3 Fleet 3.1 Former fleet 4 Cabin 4.1 BusinessFirst 4.2 Domestic First Class 4.3 International Economy Class 4.4 Domestic Economy Class 5 OnePass 6 Presidents Club 6.1 Locations 7 Continental Currency 8 Codeshare agreements 8.1 Continental Connection codeshares 9 Environmental Record 10 Incidents and accidents 10.1 Minor incidents 11 References 12 External links

History

Early history

Continental Airlines began service in 1934 as Varney Speed Lines (named after one of its initial owners, Walter T. Varney) operating out of El Paso and extending through Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe to Pueblo (Colorado). Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Walter Thomas Varney (born December 26, 1888 in San Francisco, California &ndash died January 25, 1967 in Santa Barbara Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Santa Fe ( Navajo: Yootó is the Capital of the state of New Mexico. The City of Pueblo (ˈpwɛbloʊ is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. The airline started with the Lockheed Vega, a single engine plane that carried four passengers. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The airline later flew other Lockheed planes, including the Lockheed L-9 Orion, the Lockheed Electra Junior, and the Lockheed Lodestar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Lockheed 12 Electra Junior was an eight-seat six passenger all-metal transport designed for use by smaller airlines and private owners WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout It was renamed Continental on 1 July 1937 after a new owner Robert Six had taken a forty percent ownership with Varney's co-founder Louis Mueller. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Robert Forman Six was born June 25, 1907, in Stockton California. Six relocated the airline's headquarters to Stapleton Airport in Denver in October, 1937. Stapleton International Airport was Denver, Colorado 's primary Airport from 1929 to 1995 The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Robert F. Six was one of the patriarchs of U. S. aviation and had a reputation as a risk-taking executive who presided over the airline largely forged in his image for more than 40 years. ^[4]

During World War II Continental's Denver maintenance facilities became a conversion center where the airline converted B-17s, B-29s and P-51s for the United States Army Air Force. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States Army Air Forces ( USAAF) was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II. Profits from military transportation and aircraft conversion enabled Continental to contemplate expansion and acquisition of new aircraft types which became available following the war. ^[4] Among those types were the DC-3, and Convair 240. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Some of the DC-3's were acquired as surplus planes after WW-II. The Convair was the first airplane operated by Continental that was pressurized. Cabin pressurization is the active pumping of compressed Air into an Aircraft cabin when flying at altitude to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for crew

The airline's early route network was limited to the southwestern United States for many years. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In 1953, Continental merged with Pioneer Airlines, gaining access to 16 additional cities in Texas and New Mexico which integrated well with the carrier's initial El Paso-Albuquerque-Denver route. Essair Airlines, incorporated in 1939, was the first airline authorized to fly as as a local service carrier Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. ^[4]

Growth

By the end of the 1950s, Continental Airlines had seen a broad expansion of its routes. Robert Forman Six was born June 25, 1907, in Stockton California. In 1957 it flew for the first time from Chicago to Los Angeles (both nonstop, and via Denver); and from Denver to Kansas City. Continental Airlines introduced turboprop service with the Vickers Viscount 800 Series, on the new medium length routes. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Continental was also an early operator of the Boeing 707, taking delivery of its first 707s in 1959. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Six, not being satisfied with jet service alone, introduced dramatic service innovations with Continental's 707 operations which were described as, ". . . nothing short of luxurious" by the Los Angeles Times, and, ". The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed . . clearly, the finest in the airline industry" by the Chicago Tribune. ^[5]

Continental's initial purchase of the Boeing 707 jets was for four jets. The airline introduced a program of progressive maintenance in order to obtain the utilization rates for the jets needed to operate its schedule. That program was crucial to successfully operating with only four jets.

Prior to the arrival of the Boeing 707 jets, Continental acquired DC-7's to operate its non-stop route from Los Angeles to Chicago. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

Beginning in the early 1960s Continental expanded rapidly, adding service from Los Angeles to Houston (both nonstop, and with services via Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, Midland/Odessa, Austin, and San Antonio); and from Denver and to Seattle, Portland, New Orleans, and Houston (both nonstop, and with services via Wichita and Tulsa/Oklahoma City). In 1963 the company's headquarters moved from Denver to Los Angeles. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West ^[4]

During the late 1960s, Continental replaced the Viscounts with DC-9s from Douglas Aircraft. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The company also disposed of its piston powered airplanes, one of the first airlines to do so. The DC-3 was the final piston-powered airplane equipment operated by Continental.

Throughout the Vietnam War Continental provided extensive cargo and troop transportation for United States Army and Marine forces to Asian and the Pacific bases. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Bristol International Airport is the commercial Airport serving the city of Bristol, England and the surrounding area England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. As a result of Continental's experience in Pacific operations, the carrier formed subsidiary Air Micronesia, picking up island hopping routes between Saipan/Guam and Honolulu, which Continental operated with Boeing 727 aircraft (this unit is currently known as Continental Micronesia). Continental Micronesia is a wholly owned subsidiary Airline of Continental Airlines. Island hopping is a term that has several different definitions as it is applied in various fields WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout In 1968 a new aircraft livery was launched, the orange and gold cheatlines adorned with a black global circle on the jet's tails. A livery is a Uniform or other sign worn in a non-military context on a person or object (such as an airplane or Vehicle) to denote a relationship Aircraft livery is a paint scheme applied to an Aircraft, generally to Fuselage, Wings Tailfin or Jet engines The marketing slogan adopted in the late 1960s and used through the early 70s was, "The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail. "^[5][4]

1969 saw the introduction of service from Los Angeles to Honolulu/Hilo; and in 1970, Continental's first Boeing 747s arrived. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout McDonnell-Douglas DC-10s were added to the fleet in 1971. Continental was selected to serve the route from the Pacific Northwest to San Jose, Hollywood/Burbank, and Ontario, CA. The Pacific Northwest is a region in the northwest of North America (the term refers to the land not the ocean ^[4] In the late 1970s, Continental even flirted with the idea of merging with TWA's ancestor, Western Airlines and their similar fleet of DC-10 "wide-body Spaceships", however this was not proceeded with as expansion was to take Continental down a much different path. Trans World Airlines ( TWA) renamed TWA Airlines LLC in 2001 was a major U WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout

Continental's growth during this period was about more than new aircraft types or additional route miles. Quality was the watchword in every detail of the carrier's operation; and in one anecdotal indication of Six's passion for premium customer service, every page of the airline's Customer Service Manual was inscribed with these words: "Nothing in this manual supersedes common sense. " Bob Six relentlessly prowled the Continental system, as well as competitors' flights, to assure tight quality standards and to search for ideas that could be adopted to Continental's network. ^[5][4]

At Six's insistence, Continental (with Pan Am) was a launch airline for the Boeing 747 aircraft. Its upper-deck first class lounge won awards worldwide for the most refined cabin interior among all airlines, as did meal services developed by Continental's Cordon Bleu-trained executive chef, Lucien DeKeyser. Continentals 747 services from Chicago and Denver to Los Angeles and Honolulu set the standard for service in the western U. S. When asked by one Denver customer service agent in 1974 why he flew Continental wherever he could, Hollywood legend Henry Fonda remarked, "This operation is class; strictly class!"^[5][4]

First black pilot

In 1963, Continental hired the first black pilot to work for any major carrier in the United States, Marlon Green, after a United States Supreme Court decision allowed a Colorado anti-discrimination law to be applied to his case against Continental. Henry Jaynes Fonda ( May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American Academy Award -winning Film and The term black people usually refers to a racial group of Humans with dark Skin color, but the term has also been used to categorise a number of diverse Marlon D Green (born 1929 was the first African American pilot hired by a major passenger airline in the United States. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. The State of Colorado ( or chiefly by nonresidents) is a state located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States of America. ^[6]

Acquisition by Texas Air Corporation

In 1981 Texas Air Corporation, an airline holding company controlled by U. Texas Air was an Airline Holding company in the United States created to hold and invest in airlines starting with Texas International Airlines S. aviation entrepreneur and raider Frank Lorenzo, acquired Continental after a contentious battle with Continental's management who were adamantly determined to resist Lorenzo. Francisco A "Frank" Lorenzo (born) is an investment manager Entrepreneur, philanthropist and a former Airline CEO in the United States Continental's labor unions also fiercely resisted, fearing what they termed as, "Lorenzo's deregulation tactics. " In the end, Texas Air Corp. prevailed. Frank Lorenzo became Continental's new Chairman and CEO. Texas International Airlines (TI), another Lorenzo holding, was merged into Continental Airlines in June 1982. TI ceased to exist and the "new Continental" relocated its headquarters to Texas Air's base in Houston, Texas. The merger resulted in a large expansion of Continental's hub at Houston Intercontinental Airport and its extensive routes to Mexico. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. ^[5][7] Airline unions fought Continental at every step. In the Federal courts, they unsuccessfully sued to stop the company's reorganization. They were successful in working to persuade Congress to pass a new bankruptcy law preventing bankrupt companies from terminating contracts as Continental had successfully done. The law was too late to affect Continental and the drastic cost cutting and changes that had rescued it from liquidation. ^[5][7][8]

First bankruptcy

Frank Lorenzo took Continental into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 1983 after extensive negotiations with labor unions proved unsuccessful. Chapter 11 is a chapter of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the Bankruptcy laws of the United States Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against Continental imposed a series of new labor agreement on its union workers, sharply reducing the airline's labor costs. This move made Continental vastly more competitive with the new airline startups then emerging and thriving in the southwestern U. S. ^[7][8]

Much of the airline was liquidated and the company was rebranded as a low-cost carrier. Continental was also forced to abandon its hub in Los Angeles although it maintained its Denver and South Pacific routes. A more streamlined, leaner Continental emerged only a few days after the bankruptcy filing, a fact which gave Continental the distinction of being the first airline to fly through bankruptcy. ^[7][8]

Rapid growth through consolidation

In June 1985, Continental rebounded as signaled by a major strategic move: initiating European service with flights from Houston to London. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston Gatwick Airport is London 's second largest Airport and the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom after Heathrow.

In October 1985, Texas Air Corp. made an offer for a Denver-based regional carrier, Frontier Airlines, opening a bidding war with People Express, which was headed by Lorenzo's former TI associate Don Burr. Frontier Airlines was formed by a merger of Arizona Airways, Challenger Airlines, and Monarch Airlines on June 1 1950, with headquarters PEOPLExpress Airlines, also known as People Express, was a US PeopleExpress paid a substantial premium for Frontier's high-cost operation. The acquisition, funded by debt, did not seem rational to industry observers from either the route integration or the operating philosophy points of view, but was in the opinion of most industry analysts rather an attempt by Burr to best his former boss, Frank Lorenzo. ^[5][8]

On August 24, 1986, Frontier filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) With PeopleExpress hemorraging cash, Texas Air acquired PeopleExpress on September 15, 1986, at the same time gaining Frontier, which reinforced Continental's already formidable Denver hub. The PeopleExpress hub at Newark allowed Continental to expand its east coast services dramatically for the first time in its history; and the carrier soon became the third-largest airline in the U. S. . Continental emerged from bankruptcy in 1986 with dramatically improved asset and cash flow positions and a much more competitive route structure with routes radiating to every large U. S. city from major hubs at Denver and Houston. ^[8][5]

On February 1, 1987, People Express, New York Air, and several commuter carriers were merged into Continental Airlines to create the sixth largest airline in the world. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) 1987 also saw the creation of the OnePass frequent flier program (jointly with Eastern Airlines), and in 1988 Continental formed its first strategic partnership (and the first international airline alliance of its kind) with SAS. Continental Airlines Inc ( is a United States certificated air carrier. Eastern Air Lines was a major United States Airline that existed from the late 1920s until 1991 An airline alliance is an agreement between two or more Airlines to cooperate on a substantial level Scandinavian Airlines System ( SAS) is a multi-national Airline for Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the leading carrier in the ^[5]

Second bankruptcy

In 1990, Frank Lorenzo retired after 18 years at the helm of Texas International and later Texas Air and Continental Airlines, selling the majority of his Jet Capital Corporation to Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS). WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Scandinavian Airlines System ( SAS) is a multi-national Airline for Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the leading carrier in the According to William F. Buckley, in his September 17, 1990 article on National Review, the sale to SAS was conditioned on Lorenzo leaving the company. William Frank Buckley Jr ( November 24 1925  – February 27 2008) was an American Author and conservative Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) National Review ( NR) is a biweekly Magazine and Web site, founded by the late author William F Shortly after Lorenzo left Continental, the airline filed for its second bankruptcy inside of a decade. There were a number of circumstances behind the second bankruptcy, most importantly: Lorenzo had dedicated himself almost full time to Eastern Air Lines acquisition and labor relations issues; the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the resultant Gulf War had prompted a dramatic increase in the price of jet fuel; and People Express had also been highly leveraged at the time of its merger with Continental, having purchased Frontier Airlines just two years before. Eastern Air Lines was a major United States Airline that existed from the late 1920s until 1991 The Invasion of Kuwait, also known as the Iraq-Kuwait War, was a major conflict between the Republic of Iraq and the State of Kuwait which resulted Frontier Airlines was formed by a merger of Arizona Airways, Challenger Airlines, and Monarch Airlines on June 1 1950, with headquarters In addition to Lorenzo embarking on deals which saddled the airline with other carriers' debts, he also began consolidating the different airlines into one system. That resulted in a fleet comprising numerous aircraft types, evident in the array of liveries in the Continental fleet for years to come.

In the late 1980s, following a dramatic reduction of service by United Airlines and an unsuccessful attempt by USAir to build-up point-to-point service, Continental slowly moved into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and established what would become its third-largest system hub. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. US Airways Inc is the fifth largest Airline in the United States. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland Continental quickly gained nearly all of the gates in the airport's C concourse (once dominated by United), and later expanded that concourse in addition to constructing an entirely new Concourse D.

In 1993 Air Canada, along with Air Partners and Texas Pacific Group, aided Continental in coming out of chapter 11 once again by investing $450 million in the airline. Air Canada () is Canada 's largest Airline and Flag carrier. The airline founded in 1937 has had its corporate headquarters in Montreal TPG Capital (formerly Texas Pacific Group commonly referred to as "TPG" is a Private equity investment firm founded by David Bonderman, James Under the leadership of former Boeing executive Gordon Bethune, who became President in October of 1994, Continental subsequently ordered new aircraft in an effort to convert to an all-Boeing fleet. Gordon M Bethune is the former CEO of Continental Airlines from 1994 until his retirement at the end of 2004 The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E The airline's Denver hub - its historic operational base and headquarters for, in effect, almost 50 years - was reduced to spoke status (with service only to Houston, Newark, and Cleveland) in a further efficiency measure in 1995. Bethune also launched a 'Go-Forward Plan', designed to fix numerous other problems with the airline. His experiences were chronicled in his 1999 book From Worst to First. ^[9]

Current operations

Continental embarked on an ambitious program to expand its international operations. In 1998 it launched flights to Ireland and Scotland, and in October 1998 the airline received its first Boeing 777 aircraft, allowing non-stop flights from Newark and Houston to Tokyo, Japan and from Newark to Tel Aviv, Israel. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. Ben Gurion International Airport (נמל התעופה בן גוריון Namal HaTe'ūfa Ben Gūryōn,, also referred to by its Hebrew acronym Natbag (נתב"ג Continental in the same year launched partnerships with Northwest Airlines, Copa, Avant Airlines, Transbrasil, and Cape Air, and Continental and America West Airlines became the first two US airlines to launch interline electronic ticketing. Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary TransBrasil was an international Brazilian airline which ceased operations in December 2001 Hyannis Air Service Inc, operating as Cape Air, is an Airline based in Massachusetts, USA. America West Airlines was one of the United States ' ten major Airlines The airline was based in Phoenix Arizona, and is now a part of US Airways Group

On March 1, 2001, Continental launched a non-stop flight from Newark to Hong Kong, flying over the North Pole, which was the first non-stop long-haul flight service for any airline with flying duration of 16 hours. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A non-stop flight in the Aviation industry refers to any Flight which does not involve any intermediate stops Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders The SARS outbreak in Asia caused service to be suspended until August 1, 2003. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The launch in 2001 started a brief battle between Continental, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific over non-stop flights between Hong Kong and New York. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited () is the largest Airline and Flag carrier of Hong Kong.

In 2005, Continental expanded service from Newark to Beijing after being awarded the China route. During the same year, five new European destinations including Oslo-Gaerdermoen in Norway, Stockholm in Sweden, Belfast and Bristol in the United Kingdom, and Hamburg and Berlin in Germany. (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, is an international Airport located in the Sigtuna Municipality of Sweden, near the town of Märsta, about 42km "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Bristol International Airport is the commercial Airport serving the city of Bristol, England and the surrounding area The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Hamburg Airport, also known as Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport (Flughafen Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel is an international Airport serving Hamburg, Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 2005 was a year in which coverage in Asia was also expanded; Continental introduced a nonstop daily flight from Newark to New Delhi, India. New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country With the immense success of this Newark-New Delhi route, Continental elected to open a second gateway in India. With the recent announcement of daily nonstop service to Mumbai, Continental will offer the most nonstop flights from the United States to India by any carrier. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial Continental also began new non-stop service to Cologne, Germany in 2006 and to Athens, Greece in 2007. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία

By May 2006, Continental passenger traffic surpassed that of Northwest Airlines, and Continental became the fourth-largest U. Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary S. carrier, the first change in the top-five rankings since 2001.

The Wall Street Journal revealed on December 12, 2006 that Continental was in merger discussions with United Airlines. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. United Air Lines Inc, trading as United Airlines ( is a major airline of the United States. Of issue would be Continental's golden share held by Northwest Airlines, dating from a stakeholding relationship during the late 1990s, and the divestiture of Continental's Guamanian hub. A Golden Share is a nominal share which is able to outvote all other shares in certain specified circumstances often held by a government organization in a government company undergoing Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary A deal was not "certain or imminent," with the talks being in a preliminary state. ^[10][11]

In mid-2007, Continental will feature docking capability for Apple Computer's iPod portable music and video player. Apple Inc, ( formerly Apple Computer Inc, is an American Multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing Consumer electronics iPod is a popular brand of Portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc Not only does the dock allow the device's battery to be charged, but also it allows integration with Continental's In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system. In-Flight entertainment ( IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight This will also enable the IFE system to play music, television shows, or movies stored on the iPod, as well as function as a control system. ^[12]

Recognizing operational capacity limits at Newark, Continental has begun further utilizing its Cleveland hub by developing more international services at Cleveland, altering its role from that of a reliever hub. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland On September 14, 2007, Continental announced a major two-year expansion of its Cleveland hub, including new service from Cleveland to Paris commencing May 22, 2008. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French in the Paris area is Additional international routes are expected to follow, pending the completion of a newly-expanded Federal Inspection Services station in Continental's primary concourse in Cleveland. The United States Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP known as U Domestically, the expansion will proceed in two phases. The first phase involves twelve new destinations to be served from Cleveland primarily on regional jets, with the new service in place by May 2008. A regional airliner is a small Airliner designed to fly between 35 and 100 passengers from point to point on short-haul flights Later, in 2009, up to 20 new destinations will be added, primarily on mainline aircraft. A mainline flight is a flight operated by an airline's main operating unit rather than by regional alliances regional code-shares or regional subsidiaries Continental states that the expansion will be complete in time for the summer 2009 travel season, and will result in up to 700 new jobs at its Cleveland hub. ^[13]

In May 2008, Continental Airlines sold its remaining 4. 38 million shares of Copa for $35. Copa Airlines, based in Panama City, is the national Flag carrier Airline of Panama. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 75 a share, for net proceeds of approximately $149. 8 million. ^[14]

Continental said on June 5, 2008 that it will cut 3,000 jobs and that the chief executive and president will decrease their salaries for the remainder of the year. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

The airline also said it would reduce capacity and trim 67 mainline aircraft from its fleet by the end of 2009, retiring all of its 737-300s and all but 35 of its 737-500s.

Awards

Continental has recently earned other noteworthy recognitions and awards:

• No. 1 Most Admired Global Airline; FORTUNE magazine (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007)
• No. Fortune is a Global Business Magazine published by Time Inc's Fortune|Money Group 1 Most Admired U. S. Airline; FORTUNE magazine (2006)
• Best Executive/Business Class; OAG Airline of the Year Awards (2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006)
• Best Airline Based in North America; OAG Airline of the Year Awards (2004, 2005, and 2006)
• Best Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific Business Class among U. S. airlines; Condé Nast Traveler (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006)
• Best Airline for Travel in North America, Best Flight Attendants in the US, and Best Inflight Service in the US by reader survey in the UK's Business Traveller magazine (December 2006)
• "Airline of the Year" by OAG
• Continental was also named "World's Most Admired Airline. Condé Nast Traveler is an American Magazine published by Condé Nast Publications, started in 1987 and specializing in luxury " by Yahoo!
• Award for Highest-Ranked Network Airline by J.D. Power and Associates

Destinations

Further information: Continental Airlines destinations

Continental Airlines operates primarily a hub and spoke route network with North American hubs in Cleveland, Houston, and Newark, and a mid-Pacific hub in Guam. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the This is a list of airports that Continental Airlines flies to and does not include cities only served by Continental Express, Continental Connection, and/or Continental operates most of its flights from its hubs, with the exception of some notable routes (most notably Seattle-Anchorage and Los Angeles-Honolulu). Some airlines using the Continental Connection name also operate flights not involving hubs, such as Gulfstream International Airlines, which operates intra-Florida and Florida-Bahamas services. Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by Gulfstream International Airlines is an US Airline based in Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and

Continental has served Australia in the past with Douglas DC-10^[15] and Boeing 747 service from Hawaii; Continental withdrew from much of the Australian market, leaving Boeing 737-800 services between Cairns and Guam. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Continental also operated a large hub in Denver and closed the hub in 1995 shortly after Stapleton International Airport was replaced with the current Denver International Airport. Stapleton International Airport was Denver, Colorado 's primary Airport from 1929 to 1995 Denver International Airport, often called DIA, is by land size at, the largest international Airport in the United States, and the second largest

Briefly during the mid-1990s, Continental operated a hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem), primarily as the base of its short-lived Continental Lite experiment. Piedmont Triad International Airport (commonly referred to as "PTIA" or just "PTI" is an airport just west of Greensboro, serving Greensboro High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad (The 30th largest metro area in the United States with a population of 1 Winston-Salem is a city in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2000 census the city population was 185776 in 2004 the city annexed an additional 17483 The airline dismantled the Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem hub by 1995 following the termination of Continental Lite. ^[16]

Continental was initially a domestic airline. It has served Mexican destinations for many years. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. During the Vietnam War, it began a presence in the Pacific region that formed the basis of the current Micronesian operation. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Service to Japan was initiated in the 1970s from Guam and Saipan, and by the late 1980s, nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo was briefly offered with 747 equipment, soon to be replaced with a direct Honolulu-Tokyo (Narita) flight. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. Through the 1990s, Continental maintained a minimal presence in the long-haul transpacific market, until the delivery of 777s in 1998 which saw the addition of nonstop Tokyo service from Houston and Newark. Events Europe Charlemagne defeats the Saxons; their leader Widukind flees to Denmark. By 2007, Hong Kong and Beijing were added to the network, with Shanghai to follow in 2009, all from its Newark hub.

It entered the transatlantic market in April, 1985, with the introduction of the Houston-London Gatwick flight. Long restricted from Heathrow due to the provisions of the Bermuda II agreement, Continental has focused its London operation on Gatwick, where in 2007 as many as six flights a day were offered to Newark, Houston, and Cleveland.

In March 2008, a new Open Skies Agreement with the EU takes effect, effectively invalidating Bermuda II restrictions limiting the number of carriers and cities in the US that can serve Heathrow. Open skies refers to a bilateral (and sometimes Multilateral) Air Transport Agreement which liberalizes the rules for international In November 2007, Continental announced that new, nonstop, twice-daily service from its hubs at Houston-George Bush Intercontinental and Newark-Liberty to London-Heathrow will be offered beginning March 29, 2008. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the The services will replace select existing frequencies to Gatwick and will be offered with a combination of Boeing 777-200ER and 767-200 equipment culled from other flights around the network. Gatwick Airport is London 's second largest Airport and the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom after Heathrow. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout ^[17]

Continental flies to the most scheduled destinations of any US airline in India, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, and is the only US airline to fly to the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Marshall Islands, Norway and Palau. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Federated States of Micronesia is an Island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI is a Micronesian nation of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Palau, officially the Republic of Palau (Beluu er a Belau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800  km) east It has the most scheduled international destinations of any U. S. -based airline if Continental Express destinations are included. Continental began service from Newark to Mumbai, India on October 1, 2007 making it Continental's second Indian destination. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

On September 24, 2007 the Department of Transportation tentatively awarded Continental permission to begin daily direct service between Newark and Shanghai on March 25, 2009. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million The transpacific segment of the route is planned to be operated with a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, while the flight will originate and terminate in Cleveland with a change of equipment at Newark. Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state ^[18]

Continental is considering routes from its hub in Houston to Dubai, Rome, Milan, and Madrid to start when it starts receiving 787s in 2009. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout ^[19]

Fleet

Continental's all-Boeing fleet with an average age of 10. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a unit of The Boeing Company, based in Renton, Washington consisting of the Seattle -based former Boeing 2 years as of April 2008 consists of the following aircraft:^[3]

Continental Airlines Fleet

Aircraft	Total	Passengers (First*/Economy)	Routes	Notes
Boeing 737-300	47	124 (12/112)	Domestic short-medium haul US, Mexico, Canada	Exit from service: 24 in 2008, 23 in 2009 Will be retired by end of 2009
Boeing 737-500	55	114 (8/106)	Domestic short-medium haul	Exit from service: 13 in 2008, 7 in 2009 Will retrofit 37 with winglets
Boeing 737-700	36 (44 orders)	124 (12/112)	Domestic and Caribbean short-medium haul	All configured with winglets Installing DirecTV[20] Installing Wi-Fi service offered by LiveTV
Boeing 737-800	111 (6 orders)	150 (18/132) 152 (20/132) 155 (14/141) 157 (16/141)	Domestic and Central America short-medium haul Continental Micronesia US, Mexico, Canada, Caribbean	Deliveries: 6 in 2008 All configured with winglets Installing DirecTV[20] Installing Wi-Fi service offered by LiveTV
Boeing 737-900	12	167 (18/149) 169 (20/149)	Domestic short-medium haul	Will install 2 additional First Class seats To be configured with winglets Installing DirecTV[20] Installing Wi-Fi service offered by LiveTV
Boeing 737-900ER	10 (28 orders)	173 (20/153)	Domestic medium-long haul	Deliveries: 2008-2010 Installing DirecTV[20] Installing Wi-Fi service offered by LiveTV
Boeing 757-200	41	175 (16/159)	Domestic/international medium-long haul and Caribbean	Configured with BusinessFirst seats Installing AVOD in economy throughout fleet
Boeing 757-300	17	216 (24/192)	Domestic medium-long haul, Caribbean	Installing DirecTV[20] Installing Wi-Fi service offered by LiveTV Largest operator of the Boeing 757-300
Boeing 767-200ER	10	174 (25/149)	International medium-long haul Europe, South America, Asia US Domestic (i. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of Fixed-wing aircraft. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of Fixed-wing aircraft. Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Continental Micronesia is a wholly owned subsidiary Airline of Continental Airlines. Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of Fixed-wing aircraft. Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of Fixed-wing aircraft. Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout e. EWR-IAH)
Boeing 767-400ER	16	235 (35/200) 256 (20/236)	International medium-long haul Continental Micronesia, Mainland Hawaii, Europe, South America, Asia
Boeing 777-200ER	20 (8 orders)	283 (48/235) 285 (50/235)	International long haul	Deliveries: 2009-2012 Two additional BusinessFirst seats and AVOD being added to fleet through late 2009
Boeing 787-8	(8 orders)			Entry into service: Early 2009
Boeing 787-9	(17 orders)			Entry into service: Late 2011/Early 2012

^{*First Class is offered on Domestic Flights. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Continental Micronesia is a wholly owned subsidiary Airline of Continental Airlines. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout BusinessFirst is offered on Transatlantic/Transpacific Flights.}

Continental Airlines was one of three carriers (with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines) to sign an exclusivity agreement with Boeing in the late 1990s. American Airlines Inc (AA is a US -based airline and the world's Largest airline in total passenger miles transported and passenger fleet size Delta Air Lines Inc ( is a United States Airline based and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas, the European Union forced Boeing to void the contracts. McDonnell Douglas was a major American Aerospace manufacturer and Defense contractor, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in Both parties have been adhering to the terms under a gentlemen's agreement. A gentlemen's agreement is an informal Agreement between two or more parties

Continental was one of the first major airlines to fly the Boeing 757 on transatlantic routes. There have been some instances of range limitations on west-bound transatlantic flights due to strong headwinds resulting in a fuel stop which does not appear on the timetable, but these stops are not common. The use of the 757 with its smaller seating capacity has allowed for "thin" routes (routes with less passenger traffic) to be economically viable. It has allowed non-stop service from smaller cities, such as Bristol England, to the New York area. Previously, customers in Bristol had to go to London to cross the Atlantic.

Former fleet

• Airbus A300^[21][22]
• Boeing 707 ^[23]
• Boeing 727^[24]
• Boeing 747
• Douglas DC-3
• Douglas DC-9^[24]
• Douglas DC-10^[24]
• McDonnell Douglas MD80^[24]
• Vickers Viscount
• Boeing 737-100

Cabin

Continental Airlines, along with all United States SkyTeam carriers, has a two-class layout, First/BusinessFirst and Economy Class, for aircraft in the mainline fleets. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members ^[25]

BusinessFirst

BusinessFirst is the equivalent of business class on Continental Airlines' international flights. Business class (also known as executive class or upper class is a high quality second-tier Travel class available on some commercial Airlines and rail lines ^[26] It is currently available on Boeing 757-200, 767-200, 767-400, and 777-200 aircraft. On Boeing 757-200, 767-200, and 767-400 aircraft, seats have 55 inches of pitch and 156 degrees of recline. Boeing 757-200s feature Audio-Video-On-Demand (AVOD), which is planned to be added on the Boeing 767 family aircraft in the future which currently have personal TVs. Video on demand ( VOD) or Audio video on demand ( AVOD) systems allow users to select and watch/listen On Boeing 777-200 aircraft, seats have 55 inches of pitch and 170 degrees of recline. They also have personal TVs, but are gradually being upgraded to AVOD. Passengers aboard this class receive free meals and refreshments, including alcoholic beverages. All seats are equipped with lumbar support, a footrest, an adjustable headrest, and in-seat power. On Boeing 777-200 aircraft, seats are also equipped with a moveable reading light and more storage for personal items.

Domestic First Class

Domestic First Class is offered on domestic flights. It is available on all Boeing 737 family aircraft, as well as Boeing 757-300 aircraft. Seats range from 20. 75 to 21 inches wide, and have between 37 and 38 inches of pitch. Passengers aboard this class receive free meals, refreshments, and alcoholic beverages. Passengers can watch movies on overhead TV screens located throughout the cabin. Beginning in 2009, Continental plans to add LiveTV television and Wi-Fi services to all next-generation Boeing 737s and Boeing 757-300s which will be free of charge to First Class customers. LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used ^[20]

International Economy Class

Economy Class is available on all international flights. Seats range from 17. 2 to 17. 9 inches wide, and have between 31 and 32 inches of pitch. Passengers aboard this class receive free meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic refreshments; alcoholic beverages can be purchased for five United States dollars per drink or one Continental Currency coupon per drink. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been ^[27]

Passengers aboard Boeing 757-200 aircraft can watch movies on overhead television screens located throughout the cabins. Continental plans to add new, ergonomic seats which will feature AVOD in every seat back. Video on demand ( VOD) or Audio video on demand ( AVOD) systems allow users to select and watch/listen As of May 2008, 21 planes out of 41 have been fitted with the new seats and seat back televisions in Economy class. Boeing 767 and 777 family aircraft are equipped with a personal television located in every seat back. Continental plans to add AVOD to all Boeing 777-200 aircraft by 2009. Video on demand ( VOD) or Audio video on demand ( AVOD) systems allow users to select and watch/listen Passengers seated in rows 7-16 (B757-200), rows 19-23 (B767-200), rows 16-23 (B767-400), rows 17-23 (B777-200) have a power-port located below their seats. On select Boeing 777-200 aircraft, all seats are equipped with power-ports that do not require special power adapters or cables; ordinary US, Japanese, and European mains plugs will work.

Domestic Economy Class

Economy Class is available on all domestic flights. Seats are 17. 2 inches wide, and have between 31 and 32 inches of pitch. Passengers aboard this class receive free meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Continental Airlines is one of the few US airlines that still serves meals at traditional meal times free of charge. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased for $5 or one coupon per drink. Passengers on select Boeing 737-300 and all Boeing 737-700, 800, 900, 900ER, and 757-300 aircraft can watch movies on overhead television screens located throughout the cabin and headsets for these are $1 each. Beginning in January 2009, Continental plans to add LiveTV television and Wi-Fi services to all next-generation Boeing 737s and Boeing 757-300s which will cost $6. LiveTV is a major provider of airline In-flight entertainment systems Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used 00 to use for Economy Class customers. It will take 18 months to fully install this service aboard all 250+ aircraft that will receive the service. ^[20]

OnePass

Established in 1987, OnePass is Continental Airlines', Copa Airlines' and AeroRepública's frequent flyer program. Copa Airlines, based in Panama City, is the national Flag carrier Airline of Panama. AeroRepública is an Airline based in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the second largest air carrier in Colombia behind Colombian Flag carrier OnePass offers regular travelers the privilege to obtain free tickets, First Class upgrades on flights, discounted membership for its airport lounge (President's Club), and other types of rewards. Continental Airlines Inc ( is a United States certificated air carrier. Customers accumulate miles from flight segments they fly or through Continental Airlines partners. OnePass elite tiers are Silver, Gold, and Platinum Elite which have benefits such as free upgrades, mileage bonus, priority check-in, priority boarding, and much more. Continental previously had a frequent flyer program prior to OnePass, which was started not long after American Airlines started its frequent flyer program in 1981 and when most large United States airlines followed, but this was merged with Eastern Airlines' frequent flyer program in 1987 to form OnePass. ^[28][29] The name "OnePass" refers to the ability to accumulate miles on two major airlines, namely Continental and Eastern, in one frequent flyer program.

In addition to its Continental Express, Continental Connection, and SkyTeam alliance partnerships, Continental has frequent flyer partnerships with the following airlines:

AeroRepública Alaska Airlines American Eagle (only within California) Cape Air Emirates Airline EVA Air

Hawaiian Airlines Horizon Air Island Air Kingfisher Airlines Qantas US Helicopter Virgin Atlantic

Continental Airlines also offers frequent flyer partnerships with the following car rental companies:

Advantage Alamo Avis Budget Dollar

Hertz National Sixt Thrifty

Presidents Club

The Presidents Club is the membership airport lounge program of Continental Airlines and Copa Airlines. Continental Express is the operating name Brand of a number of independently owned Regional airlines providing jet feeder service in association with Continental Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members AeroRepública is an Airline based in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the second largest air carrier in Colombia behind Colombian Flag carrier Alaska Airlines, ( is an airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States, near Seattle. American Eagle Airlines Inc is a regional Airline based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States which began as an afflilation of California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Hyannis Air Service Inc, operating as Cape Air, is an Airline based in Massachusetts, USA. Emirates Airline (shortened form Emirates) ( Arabic: طيران الإمارات Tayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group EVA Airways Corporation (E-V-A Air(ways) is a Taiwanese Airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan Hawaiian Airlines Inc is the 11th largest commercial Airline in the United States. Horizon Air is a Regional airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States. Island Air (officially Hawaii Island Air Inc) is an independent American commuter Airline based in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Kingfisher Airlines is an Airline based in Bangalore, India. It operates 218 flights a day and has a network of 38 destinations with regional and Qantas Airways Limited (ˈkwɔntəs ( is the National airline of Australia. US Helicopter is an independent air shuttle service that operates regularly scheduled helicopter flights from Manhattan to Newark and JFK airport Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (operating as Virgin Atlantic) is a British airline which is owned by Richard Branson 's Virgin Group (51% and Advantage Rent A Car is a privately held rental car company headquartered in San Antonio Texas. Alamo Rent A Car is the third-largest Car rental agency in the United States Budget Rent A Car System Inc is a Car rental company that was founded in 1958 in Los Angeles California by Morris Mirkin Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group is a holding company for Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car, formed in 1990 by Chrysler and spun off in 1997 The Hertz Corporation (also known as Hertz Rent A Car or simply Hertz) is the largest general-use Car rental company in the world with 1900 locations National Car Rental is a Rental car company based in Tulsa Oklahoma. For the town in France see Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Sixt is one of Europe's largest Car rental companies Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group is a holding company for Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar Rent A Car, formed in 1990 by Chrysler and spun off in 1997 The clubs all have open bars, but have also started a premium bar service where higher end wines can be purchased by the glass. Continental was the first airline to offer free wi-fi in their lounge. Wi-Fi (ˈwaɪfaɪ is the trade name for the popular wireless technology used ^[30] There are 27 clubs throughout the world and members have full reciprocal privileges at over 40 additional locations including lounges operated by selected SkyTeam partners including Delta Air Lines, Aeroméxico, Alitalia, and Northwest Airlines. SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members Delta Air Lines Inc ( is a United States Airline based and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Aerovías de México SA de CV, operating as AeroMéxico, is an Airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. AlitaliaLinee Aeree Italiane SpA ( Italian for Alitalia - Italian Air Lines) ( is the Flag carrier Airline of Italy. Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary Presidents club members also have access to Alaska Airlines lounges and Amtrak Acela clubs. Alaska Airlines, ( is an airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States, near Seattle. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 The Presidents Club offers lifetime memberships, something that as of 2008 costs non-elite OnePass members $5,100. Continental Airlines Inc ( is a United States certificated air carrier. ^[31] BusinessFirst customers flying an international itinerary as well as International Business Class customers are allowed access to the clubs. BusinessFirst customers may bring up to two guests and Presidents Club members may bring two guests or their immediate family (spouse and children under 21 years of age). American Express Platinum and Black card members are granted access to Presidents Clubs if they are flying on a Continental operated flight that day under a Continental flight number.

Locations

The Presidents Club locations are listed below:

Atlanta Austin Boston Chicago O'Hare (Shared with Northwest Airlines) Cleveland Dallas/Fort Worth Denver Fort Lauderdale

Guam Honolulu Houston (5) London Heathrow (SkyTeam Lounge - opens Spring 2009) Los Angeles Las Vegas (Tentative- Opens June 30) New York La Guardia Newark (3)

Panama City, Panama (Shared with Copa Airlines) San Antonio San Francisco San Juan Seattle/Tacoma Washington Reagan

Continental Currency

At airport kiosks Continental Airlines allows customers to buy "Continental Currency," a prepaid credit for audio headsets and alcoholic beverages on flights. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a mixed-use commercial Airport located five miles (8 km) southeast of the Central business district of Northwest Airlines Inc (often abbreviated NWA) is the principal subsidiary Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland Denver International Airport, often called DIA, is by land size at, the largest international Airport in the United States, and the second largest Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is an international commercial Airport located in Dania Beach, three miles (5 km) southwest of the Antonio B Won Pat International Airport, also known as Guam International Airport, is an airport located in Tamuning and Barrigada, three miles east Honolulu International Airport is the principal aviation gateway of the City & County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii and is identified as one of the busiest George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members Los Angeles International Airport is the primary Airport serving Los Angeles, California, the second-most populated metropolitan area of McCarran International Airport is the principal commercial airport serving Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. LaGuardia Airport (ləˈɡwɑɹdiə is an airport located in Queens County on Long Island in the The City of New York. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Tocumen International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen is an international airport located 15 miles (24 km from Panamá City Panamá. Copa Airlines, based in Panama City, is the national Flag carrier Airline of Panama. San Antonio International Airport is a commercial airport in San Antonio Texas. San Francisco International Airport is a major international Airport located south of downtown San Francisco, California, United States adjacent to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is a public Airport located in Carolina Puerto Rico 3 miles (5 km southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, also known as Sea-Tac Airport, is located in SeaTac, Washington, United States at the intersections Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a public Airport located three miles (5 km) south of the Central business district of Washington In the Mediterranean Basin and the Near East, a kiosk ( Persian کوشک Kushk Arabic كشك Koshk Turkish Köşk ^[32]

Continental allows customers to buy "Continental Currency" in the following quantities:

• 1 coupon for $5USD
• 2 for $10
• 3 for $13 (airline advertises this as a $2 discount)
• 6 for $25 (airline advertises this as a $5 discount)

Codeshare agreements

Continental Airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines as of May 2008:
(This list does not include SkyTeam airlines)

• AeroRepública
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air
• American Eagle (Within California)
• Cape Air, and the Continental Connection agreement, 'Continental Connection operated by Cape Air in Micronesia and Southern Florida. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Code sharing is a business term which was first originated in the airline industry in 1990 when the Australian airline Qantas Airways and the U SkyTeam is the second largest Airline alliance in the world — behind Star Alliance — partnering fourteen carriers from four continents with two pending members AeroRepública is an Airline based in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the second largest air carrier in Colombia behind Colombian Flag carrier Alaska Airlines, ( is an airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States, near Seattle. Horizon Air is a Regional airline based in SeaTac, Washington, United States. Hyannis Air Service Inc, operating as Cape Air, is an Airline based in Massachusetts, USA. Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by
• Emirates Airline
• EVA Airways
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Island Air
• Kingfisher Airlines
• Qantas
• US Helicopter
• Virgin Atlantic Airways

Continental Connection codeshares

Continental Connection has a codeshare with American Eagle (the American Airlines and AMR Corporation equivalent of Continental Express), yet not with American Airlines. Emirates Airline (shortened form Emirates) ( Arabic: طيران الإمارات Tayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group EVA Airways Corporation (E-V-A Air(ways) is a Taiwanese Airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan Hawaiian Airlines Inc is the 11th largest commercial Airline in the United States. Island Air (officially Hawaii Island Air Inc) is an independent American commuter Airline based in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Kingfisher Airlines is an Airline based in Bangalore, India. It operates 218 flights a day and has a network of 38 destinations with regional and Qantas Airways Limited (ˈkwɔntəs ( is the National airline of Australia. US Helicopter is an independent air shuttle service that operates regularly scheduled helicopter flights from Manhattan to Newark and JFK airport Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (operating as Virgin Atlantic) is a British airline which is owned by Richard Branson 's Virgin Group (51% and Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by Continental Connection is a brand name under which several commuter airline carriers and their Airline Holding companies operate service marketed exclusively by American Eagle Airlines Inc is a regional Airline based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States which began as an afflilation of American Airlines Inc (AA is a US -based airline and the world's Largest airline in total passenger miles transported and passenger fleet size AMR Corporation ( is a commercial aviation business and Airline Holding company based in Fort Worth Texas. Continental Express is the operating name Brand of a number of independently owned Regional airlines providing jet feeder service in association with Continental Also, American Eagle does not operate as Continental Connection, it codeshares specifically with Continental Connection, not Continental Airlines. The operators of Continental Connection are:

• CommutAir operates mostly from Continental's Cleveland hub. CommutAir is an American Regional airline based in Cleveland Ohio. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a public Airport located nine miles (14 km) southwest of the Central business district of Cleveland
• Colgan Air operates out of Houston, Newark, and Cleveland. Colgan Air is an American fully certificated Regional airline subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines. Colgan, as a subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines (which currently flies as the largest operator of Northwest Airlink flights), operates Bombardier Q400 aircraft out of Newark and Cleveland and Saab 340B aircraft out of Houston as 'Continental Connection'. Pinnacle Airlines ( (formerly Express Airlines I) is an American Regional airline based in Memphis Tennessee, USA, operating Northwest Airlink is the trade name of Northwest Airlines ' Regional airline service which flies Turboprop and Regional jet aircraft from Northwest's WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• Cape Air operates (Continental also has a codeshare with the mainstream Cape Air) in Southern Florida and from Guam to Saipan, Saipan to Rota and Rota to Guam. Hyannis Air Service Inc, operating as Cape Air, is an Airline based in Massachusetts, USA. Rota International Airport is a public Airport located on Rota Island in the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Gulfstream International Airlines operates in the Bahamas, Miami, Ft. Gulfstream International Airlines is an US Airline based in Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA. Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Walton, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, Key West, and Sarasota-Bradenton International

Environmental Record

Continental Airlines has made efforts to minimize their negative effects on the environment. ^[33] The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Design for the Environment Program recognized Continental Airlines in 2008 for their use of a non-chromium surface pretreatment that is environmentally friendly on their airplanes. ^[33] Continental Airlines is the first airlines to integrate this technology within their airplanes. ^[33] The product, PreKote, helps eliminate toxins and hazardous chemicals that are usually used in the pretreatment phase before repainting airplanes. ^[33] This technology provides employees with improved safety conditions, while also reducing wastewater. ^[33] In addition to this recent award by the EPA, Continental Airlines has previously been awarded by the EPA, and they have also been recognized by NASA and Fortune Magazine for their positive environmental conditions. ^[33] Continental Airlines has also made other efforts to reduce their environmental impact. The company’s employees have made efforts to focus their operational procedures and 12 billions dollars worth of investment funds into acquiring 270 fuel-efficient airplanes and other related equipment. ^[33] These efforts have helped to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption by 35% per mainline revenue passenger mile over the past 10 years. ^[33] In addition to these projects, Continental Airlines has also begun a program that provides their passengers with the opportunity to cancel out the damage they might pose on the ozone layer during their flight for two additional dollars. ^[34] This is the cost that it takes to purchase a “carbon offset,” which helps pay to plant trees. ^[34] In addition to this, passengers can also contribute 50 dollars or more, which funds renewable-energy projects like wind or solar power and also works to plant algae in oceans or trees in forests. ^[34]

Another environmentally-friendly idea that Continental Airlines is trying to bring to fruition is flying a biofuel airplane. ^[35] In 2009, the airline plans to partner with GE Aviation to conduct a demonstration flight. ^[35] This makes Continental Airlines the first major United States carrier that is publicly releasing plans to conduct a technological advancement using sustainable biofuels. ^[35]

Incidents and accidents

The following are major incidents and accidents that occurred on Continental Airlines mainline aircraft.

Continental Airlines Reported Incidents

Flight	Date	Aircraft	Location	Description	Casualties
					Fatal	Serious	Minor/Uninjured	Ground
11 [2]	May 22, 1962	Boeing 707-100	Unionville, MO	A passenger looking to claim money from life insurance planted a bomb on the aircraft which departed Chicago-O’Hare destined for. Continental Airlines Flight 11, registration N70775 was a Boeing 707 aircraft which exploded close to Centerville Iowa while en route from O'Hare Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Unionville is a city in Putnam County, Missouri, United States. Kansas City Municipal Airport. Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport, also known as Kansas City Downtown Airport, is a public Airport located in Kansas City, Clay County The bomb exploded, the tail broke off, and the plane crashed on a farm near Unionville, Missouri. Unionville is a city in Putnam County, Missouri, United States. All 45 on board died. The aircraft had previously been subject to an attempted hijack to Cuba, although the hijackers were captured in El Paso, TX.	45
290 [3]	January 29, 1963	Vickers Viscount	Kansas City, MO	Flight 290 was flying from Midland, TX to Kansas City when it crashed on approach. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport, also known as Kansas City Downtown Airport, is a public Airport located in Kansas City, Clay County Midland International Airport is a city-owned public-use Airport located eight Nautical miles (15 km) southwest of the Central business district The plane crashed near the south end of the runway and burst into flames.	8
N/A [4]	April 13, 1973	NA-265 Sabreliner	Montrose, CO	The thrust reverser of the aircraft was deployed in flight shortly after takeoff. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The City of Montrose is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Montrose County, Colorado, United The Sabreliner descended from 1000 feet and struck the ground.	2
603 [5]	March 1, 1978	McDonnell Douglas DC-10	Los Angeles, CA	Flight 603 was scheduled to fly to Honolulu, HI from Los Angeles. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Los Angeles International Airport is the primary Airport serving Los Angeles, California, the second-most populated metropolitan area of Honolulu International Airport is the principal aviation gateway of the City & County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii and is identified as one of the busiest The DC-10 overran the runway during an aborted takeoff as a result of a tire explosion resulting in a fire engulfing the aircraft. The aircraft was declared a total loss.	2	31	167
1713 [6]	November 15, 1987	McDonnell Douglas DC-9	Denver, CO	Flight 1713 bound for Boise, Idaho crashed on take-off during a snowstorm. Continental Airlines Flight 1713, a Douglas Aircraft DC-9-14 aircraft departed from Denver en route to Boise but crashed on take-off Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Stapleton International Airport was Denver, Colorado 's primary Airport from 1929 to 1995 Boise (ˈbɔɪsi is the capital and most populous city of the U	28	28	26
55 [7]	July 25, 2000	McDonnell Douglas DC-10	Paris, France	Flight 55 contributed to the crash of Air France Concorde Flight 4590 in Paris. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle also known as Roissy Airport (or just Roissy in French in the Paris area is Air France (formally Société Air France) is one of the world's largest Airlines Air France is based in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Air France Flight 4590 was a Concorde flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport near Paris, France to John F The Continental jet dropped a strip of titanium alloy from its thrust reverser on the runway. Thrust reversal, also called reverse thrust, is the temporary diversion of an Aircraft engine 's exhaust or changing of propeller pitch so that the thrust produced When AF4590 departed, Concorde's left main landing gear tires struck the strip of metal and were punctured. The tires exploded as Concorde began its takeoff roll. The tire rubber fragments penetrated Concorde's wing fuel tanks, starting fires in engines 1 and 2, leading to the crash which killed all aboard. According to the official report on the accident, the strip of metal installed on the Continental jet was made from a different alloy than had been approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration or the engine manufacturer. The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of This led French authorities to begin a criminal investigation into Continental Airlines. [36]				113

Minor incidents

• On July 1, 1965 Continental Airlines Flight 12 ran off the runway at Kansas City Downtown Airport landing in heavy rain. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Continental Airlines Flight 12, registration N70773 was a Boeing 707 aircraft en route from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport, also known as Kansas City Downtown Airport, is a public Airport located in Kansas City, Clay County All 66 on board survived.
• On February 19, 1996, Continental Airlines Flight 1943, a Douglas DC-9-32 aircraft flying from Washington, DC to Houston, made a wheels up landing in Houston Intercontinental Airport. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a public Airport located three miles (5 km) south of the Central business district of Washington George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston There were no fatalities. The cause of the accident was flightcrew’s failure to perform the landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended. ^[37]
• On August 2, 1997, aboard a Continental Airlines Boeing 757-200 in Lima, Peru, a passenger in a wheelchair was left at the top of the air stairs while an agent was bringing the wheelchair for loading. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Lima is the Capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers on a coast overlooking Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. The passenger was reportedly instructed to remain in place. The passenger continued to walk and passed through an open door on the right side of the plane used for catering and fell to the tarmac resulting in death [8]. The incident, not a result of an aircraft crash, initiated an FAA investigation and report because it involved a passenger death.
• On April 25, 2000, a Continental Airlines DC-10 suffered an uncontained engine failure when 2 of its 3 engines burst through the fan casing. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The breach also ruptured the primary hydraulic lines, and blew the tires. The aircraft landed 34 minutes after takeoff on one engine.
• In a mishap on June 14, 2000, a Continental Airlines MD-80's engines were undergoing a test run, at gate C115 at Newark International Airport, which inadvertently caused it to crash into the gate area with six people aboard, all staff members. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Nobody was hurt, but the gate area was damaged. The plane was scheduled to be operated as Continental Airlines Flight 481 to be flown between Newark and Detroit. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, sometimes called Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Detroit Metro Wayne Airport, Metro Airport, or simply ^[38]
• On 2 March 2005, a Continental Airlines Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, with 14 crew and 198 passengers on board, scraped the tail region on take off from Newark Liberty International Airport. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the The aircraft landed back uneventfully. The rear pressure bulkhead was found to have been damaged (ref: Flight International, July 2005).
• On January 16, 2006, a Continental Airlines contract mechanic was sucked into the engine of a Boeing 737-500 and killed. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The incident took place at El Paso International Airport. El Paso International Airport is a public Airport located four miles (6 km) northeast of the Central business district (CBD of the City of El ^[39]
• On October 28, 2006, Continental Flight 1883, a Boeing 757-200 aircraft carrying 160 passengers, landed on a narrow unoccupied taxiway parallel to runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Continental Flight 1883 was a Boeing 757-224, registration N17105 on a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Orlando Florida to WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the No one was injured and both pilots were stripped of their flying duties pending an investigation and have since been reinstated. Potentially confusing runway lighting and pilot error were cited in the investigation. ^[40]
• On January 20, 2007, Continental Flight 1838, a Boeing 757, departed George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 11:30 a. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an International airport in the city of Houston, Texas, United States serving the Greater Houston m. with 210 passengers. The aircraft bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was forced to divert to McAllen, TX after the captain, who was on his initial operating experience, became incapacitated while in flight. Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is an international Airport located at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. McAllen-Miller International Airport is an airport in McAllen, Texas, United States, located 2 miles (3 The check captain, who was acting as first officer, executed a safe landing in McAllen where the captain was pronounced dead. [9]
• On June 13, 2007, passengers aboard Continental Flight 71 from Amsterdam to Newark endured harsh conditions when raw sewage spilled from one of the lavatories on the aircraft, resulting from a passenger flushing a latex glove. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the Netherlands ' main Airport, located 20 minutes (17 Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the The plane landed at Shannon Airport in Ireland, where an overnight repair attempt was made and took off from Shannon as Continental Flight 1970. Shannon International Airport, or Aerfort na Sionnainne in Irish is one of Ireland's primary three airports (along with Dublin Airport and Cork Airport The problem resurfaced while the plane was flying over the Atlantic Ocean, and passengers were exposed to overflowed human waste for the remainder of the trip. ^[41]
• On March 7, 2008 a Continental Boeing 737-300 from Houston slid off the runway into the grass shortly after landing in Columbus, OH. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. There were no injuries. The accident was caused by poor visibility, due to a major winter storm bringing over a foot of snow to the Columbus area. ^[42]

References

External links

• Continental Airlines official website
• Continental inflight magazine
• Continental Airlines Cargo
• Continental Airlines Industry Consolidation Website
• Mechanic sucked into jet engine CNN

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