General Information:

Flights from seven UK regional airports

Award winning Continental Airlines offers you unrivalled access to the Americas from the UK, with departures from seven UK airports *Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester. In addition, Continental flies twice daily non-stop flights from Gatwick to Houston and operates a seasonal non-stop flight from Gatwick to Cleveland. From New York's Newark Liberty International Airport, Continental Airlines operates onward connecting flights to over 230 leisure and business destinations across the Americas.

A young and efficient fleet of Boeing aircraft Continental Airlines takes prides in its fleet * one of the youngest and most efficient in the airline industry. Across the Atlantic, Continental perates a fleet of Boeing 777-200 ER, 767-400 ER, 767-200 ER and 757- 200 aircraft.

Economy

Comfortable and relaxing Economy
Continental Airlines believes every customer deserves a comfortable and relaxing trip. Passengers are seated no more than one seat from the window or aisle and can move about easily in the cabin. Wing-design headrests support the head and neck and adjust for individual comfort. Passengers on transatlantic flights enjoy a choice of meals, complimentary soft drinks and a variety of entertainment options, including movies, music, TV shows and interactive games. Continental Airlines was voted the 'Best Airline based in North America' at the 2007 OAG Awards, for the fourth year in a row.

BusinessFirst

Award winning BusinessFirst*
Continental Airlines 'BusinessFirst' was voted 'Best Business/Executive Class' by frequent flyers worldwide at the 2007 OAG Awards, for the fifth year running. BusinessFirst* offers wide, comfortable sleeper seats, generous personal space and excellent service, including chauffeur-drive*, exclusive check-in, business lounges in the UK and in the USA, dedicated Concierge services, gourmet meals, fine wines, champagne and 'new on the 757 fleet' a state-of-the-art Audio Video On Demand (AVOD) entertainment system.
*Terms and Conditions apply

Newark Liberty International

Continental Airlines is the only major airline to operate a hub in the New York City metropolitan area Newark Liberty International Airport. The airport offers fast and easy transfers to Manhattan by helicopter in under 10 minutes or by NJTransit train link in under 30 minutes. Transferring to a connecting flight is quick and easy, in most cases without the need to change terminals. Continental Airlines is New York's favourite airline, flying more passengers in and out of the city than any other airline.

The rail service also extends to many popular destinations in the Northeast corridor including Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence and Washington DC. (Many earning miles on Continental's Frequent Flyer Programme & OnePass).