Continental expanding Hawaii service next yearOctober 8th, 2009 Continental expanding Hawaii serviceHONOLULU — Continental Airlines has announced it will expand its Hawaii service, beginning in March. The carrier's new service between Honolulu International Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., will initially operate four times a week.
Hurricane Jimena drops to Category 1 storm off Baja Mexico, top sustained winds near 90 mphSeptember 2nd, 2009 Hurricane Jimena drops to Category 1 off MexicoMIAMI — Hurricane Jimena has lost more of its muscle, dropping to a Category 1 storm with 90 mph (145 kph) top winds off Baja California. Los Cabos resorts mopped up after an overnight lashing from the once-mighty hurricane, which weakened Wednesday as it doused the southern end of Mexico's sparsely populated Baja California Peninsula.
Continental Airlines adds $50 fee for second checked bag for some on international flightsAugust 27th, 2009 Continental adds bag fee on international flightsHOUSTON — Continental Airlines Inc. said Wednesday it will charge some coach passengers on international flights $50 to check a second bag, joining several other carriers in imposing the fee.
Continental announces Houston-to-Edmonton service; flights expected to begin Nov. 1August 17th, 2009 Continental opens flights to EdmontonHOUSTON — Continental Airlines said Monday it plans to begin nonstop flights from Houston to Edmonton International Airport beginning Nov. 1. The plan is awaiting government approval.
Continental Airlines to join Star Alliance, which includes United Airlines and LufthansaAugust 17th, 2009 Continental to join Star Alliance on Oct. 27HOUSTON — Continental Airlines said Monday that it will officially join the Star Alliance that includes United Airlines and Lufthansa on Oct.
Continental Airlines to give refunds, vouchers to fliers stuck on tarmac in MinnesotaAugust 10th, 2009 Continental offers refunds to stranded fliersMINNEAPOLIS —Continental Airlines is apologizing to passengers who were stuck on the tarmac for six hours when a Houston-to-Minneapolis flight was diverted because of bad weather. Continental says the incident was "completely unacceptable." The airline is also offering refunds and vouchers.
British Airways luxury subsidiary OpenSkies drops Amsterdam-NY service, leaves just 1 routeJuly 24th, 2009 BA drops OpenSkies Amsterdam-NY routeLONDON — British Airways PLC's premium subsidiary OpenSkies said Friday it is ending its service between Amsterdam and New York after a significant drop in demand, leaving the loss-making carrier running just one route between Paris and New York. New York-based OpenSkies, which will stop services on the Amsterdam route from Aug.
Correction: On the Call-ContinentalJuly 22nd, 2009 Correction: On the Call-ContinentalFor a July 21 story about Continental Airlines President Jeff Smisek, the headline misidentified him as president of Southwest Airlines. Smisek is president of Continental.
Continental Airlines posts 2Q loss as business travel remains softJuly 21st, 2009 Continental Airlines posts 2Q lossDALLAS — Continental Airlines Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 1,700 jobs and raise fees for checking luggage after it posted a large loss for the second quarter amid falling traffic.
Continental CEO Kellner departing for private-equity firm, Jeff Smisek named as successorJuly 17th, 2009 Continental CEO Larry Kellner stepping downHOUSTON — Continental Airlines says CEO Larry Kellner is stepping down to go into the private-equity business and will be replaced by company president Jeff Smisek. Kellner has been chairman and CEO for the past five years.
Continental to take $31M charge against value of 737s; expects total 2Q charges of $44 millionJuly 14th, 2009 Continental to book $44 million in 2Q chargesHOUSTON — Continental Airlines Inc. says it will record a $31 million charge against the value of its Boeing 737s in its fiscal second-quarter results because of the falling market value of those planes.
Some routes not covered by antitrust immunity granted to Continental and other airlinesJuly 10th, 2009 Some routes not covered by antitrust immunityFederal regulators granted Continental Airlines Inc. immunity from antitrust laws to work with nine other airlines — letting them act as a single carrier on international service.
Pilot dies aboard Continental flightJune 18th, 2009 Pilot dies aboard Continental flightDALLAS — A captain on a Continental Airlines flight has died during the flight, says a person familiar with the situation. WCBS-TV in New York says the pilot died on a flight from Brussels and the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Mexican emigration drops 13 percent in 1st quarter; more Mexicans coming home than leavingJune 3rd, 2009 Mexican emigration drops 13 percent in 1st quarterMEXICO CITY — A government survey finds Mexican emigration dropped 13 percent in the first quarter of 2009 — an ongoing trend as the U.S. economic recession discourages Mexicans from crossing the border in search of work.
American joins other US airlines in reducing flights to Mexico after swine flu reportsMay 5th, 2009 American Airlines reduces flights to MexicoDALLAS — American Airlines said Tuesday it will reduce the number of flights to Mexico by about one-fourth, joining most other major U.S. carriers in reacting to falling demand amid public worry over the swine flu.
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