Continental Airlines, based in Houston, has announced that on March 27, 2010, the airline will launch daily non-stop transatlantic service between their New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Munich, Germany.
This service comes just after Continental is officially integrated into the Star Alliance and is further evidence of their full participation in the [...]
Although airline mergers are always percolating in the industry rumor mill, there has been a noticeable uptick in recent weeks as analysts talk about possible tie-ups. With the acquisition last year of Northwest Airlines by Delta Airlines looking like it should be a success, creating the world’s largest airline, and capacity still over-pacing demand, the [...]
The airlines continue to struggle to fill planes and keep fares high enough to make money. October saw low-cost airlines continue to post traffic and capacity increases with AirTran, Allegiant, and JetBlue the only carriers that grew in size and traffic.
Allegiant continues to grow at very strong rates. Allegiant Air is a low-cost model airline [...]
Houston based Continental Airlines starts three new non-stop markets from their Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport today in recognition and support of their new entry into the Star Alliance that occurred earlier this week.
The three new routes will better match Star Alliance partners Air Canada, United and Lufthansa. Continental will augment connecting possibilities with Air [...]
Continental Airlines, just inducted into the Star Alliance yesterday, has announced that they have signed alliances with two Asian airlines that are also Star Alliance members. The new alliances with Asiana of South Korea and ANA of Japan will commence in 2010.
The new alliances will include full partnership benefits such as code-sharing, frequent-flyer benefits, operational [...]
Continental Airlines officially leaves SkyTeam and becomes a member of the Star Alliance today joining United Airlines, US Airways and other International carriers including Lufthansa.
By landing in the Star Alliance Continental will bring a much needed emphasis on two markets for that global airline alliance. Many have said for some time that the Star Alliance [...]
Continental Airlines announced today an expansion of their Hawaii service. The airline will add new service between Los Angeles and Maui and between Orange County and Honolulu. Also, the airline will expand the Los Angeles to Honolulu service with a second daily non-stop flight.
The new flights will all be operated with Next Generation 737’s and [...]
Below is a recap of U.S. airlines September operational performance. There was a delay since Southwest did not release their figures until this morning.
AirTran – Capacity up 7.2%; Traffic up 11.0%; Load Factor 77.0%
Alaska – Capcity down 1.4%; Traffic up 1.4%; Load Factor 77.9%
Allegiant – Capacity up 50.2%; Traffic up 46.1%; Load Factor 85.2%
American – [...]
American Airlines, aware of the Delta Airlines possible investment and tie-up with Japan Airlines, has entered the equation. American is in talks now with JAL on a possible minority stake in the airline to give JAL much needed cash. This is similar to the deal announced Friday that Delta is working on with JAL. The [...]
In another effort to better coordinate with Star Alliance partners operations as it enters the airline consortium later this year, Continental Airlines has announced new flight service to Washington Dulles International Airport from both the Houston and Cleveland hubs for the airline.
This move will allow Continental passengers better access to United and Lufthansa flights operated [...]
As Continental moves closer to joining the Star Alliance that features neighbor Air Canada, some jockeying of route structure is expected in order to provide greater synergy and cooperation between the two carriers.
Continental earlier this week announced first-ever new flights to operate between their Houston hub in Texas and Edmonton, Alberta in central Canada. On [...]
Continental Airlines has announed they will be prepared to officially join the Star Alliance on October 27, 2009. Continental received antitrust immunity from the Department of Transportation in July allowing them to work closely with the Star Alliance partners in pricing, schedules and operations including code-sharing.
Continental, currently a member of SkyTeam, will transition away from [...]
AirTran and Continental Airlines have decided to make a friendly swap of take-off and landing slots at key Northeast corridor airports. AirTran will cease operations at Newark Airport in New Jersey on October 25 and will give their slots there to Continental Airlines that operates a key hub at the EWR airport. In return, Continental [...]
Continental Airlines has announced that their subsidiary Continental Micronesia will commence flights to Nadi, Fiji from both Honolulu, Hawaii and Guam beginning on December 18, 2009. The flights will be offered on two-class Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured to 155 seats and operate twice-weekly from each origin.
Nadi, Fiji is a new market for Continental and Continental [...]
United Airlines posted a $323 million second-quarter operating loss due to reduced yield and lower demand, however with a one-time gain from fuel hedge impact, the carrier posted a $23 million net profit. The airline will reduce international capacity by an additional 7% for September through December of this year to account for reduced demand. [...]
Continental Airlines, based in Houston, Texas, just a few days after announcing that their senior executive CEO Kellner was stepping down at the end of this year, announced that their second quarter loss was a whopping $213 million. This includes a $44 million special item previously announced (write-off of declining 737 values) making the real [...]
Continental Airlines CEO Kellner is stepping down at the end of this year to be replaced by current Continentatl President Smisek. Kellner has been with Continental for 14 years. Reports are that he is leaving on his own accord for his own reasons. It is believed that the transition to Smisek will be a smooth [...]
