Continental Airlines Inc

Continental Airlines Inc. has asked regulators for an exemption from new rules to punish airlines for long tarmac delays, saying construction at New York's Kennedy Airport will slow operations at two other nearby airports. If Continental doesn't get its wish, look for the nation's fourth-largest carrier to be quicker to cancel flights that might run up against the 3-hour limit. Associated Press Continental Airlines wants an exemption from the delays rule that would limit how long passengers could sit  

Stocks were mixed at the closing bell, amid reports indicating the economy is slowly regaining strength. The Dow Jones industrial average rose for an eighth straight day, its longest streak since August. The Dow gained 46 points to 10,779, while broader indexes were little changed.  

Continental Airlines will begin a codesharing agreement with All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) on routes between the United States and Japan effective March 28. It will be the first time that Continental Airlines has implemented codesharing with a Japanese airline. Through the arrangement, customers of Continental Airlines and ANA will be able to more conveniently travel between the United States and Japan.

Working with our partner Continental Airlines, the networks of both airlines will expand through the commencement of this codesharing agreement, and together we can offer our valued customers a wider selection of convenient flight options between Asia and the United States   -Shinichiro Ito

 

Continental Airlines Inc. (CAL: News ) announced Thursday that it expects a slight decline in capacity for the first quarter, while consolidated and mainline load factors are expected to be about 4 to 5 points higher from the previous year. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, the company noted that mainline domestic advanced bookings are running flat to down 1 point for the next six weeks. Separately, Continental said it reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor c  

Continental Airlines is moving in the direction of new technology, providing customers with tool to keep up to date with travel planning, whether it's business or pleasure. With the electronic check-in services Mobile Boarding Pass, like you'll have access to real-time flight status, you'll be able to check seat availability for your next Continental flight and Check your OnePass Elite status and mileage balance. You'll also receive a barcode on your mobile phone that you'll scan at the TSA security che  

Continental Airlines Inc. says advance bookings as a percentage of available seats on U.S. flights are running flat to 1 percentage point lower than a year ago. Executives at Continental and other airlines have made cautiously upbeat comments in recent weeks about a return of business travelers. But Continental's comments Thursday indicated travel demand is still sluggish.  

 

Continental Airlines CAL today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contract with the Transport Workers Union ("TWU") that represents Continental dispatchers. The TWU is expected to hold a ratification vote in the coming weeks. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement and look forward to continue working together with our highly professional dispatchers," said Mike Bonds , senior vice president of human resources and labor relations for Continental.

We are pleased to have reached this agreement and look forward to continue working together with our highly professional dispatchers   -Mike Bonds

 

 

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