Continental Airlines announced today that it will increase its schedule of flights between London/Heathrow and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, during 2010.  The airline will add a fourth daily service to the route in March and a fifth daily service in October, bringing the total number of Continental daily departures from Heathrow to seven, including its twice-daily service to Houston.

In addition, Continental announced that effective June 2, 2010 all aircraft scheduled for its flights departing Heathrow will feature new, flat bed seats in BusinessFirst, its business-class cabin.

“Heathrow-New York is a flagship route for Continental.  As the leading airline in the New York market, we are excited about introducing these schedule and product improvements for our London-New York travellers,” said Jeff Smisek, the airline’s Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.  “All our London-New York customers will benefit from more flight options, while those travelling in BusinessFirst – whether to New York or Houston -- will be assured of a flat bed seat whenever they choose to fly with us.”

In addition to its Heathrow services, Continental operates non-stop services to New York from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester, as well as Dublin and Shannon, serving more cities in the U.K. and Ireland than any other trans-Atlantic airline.  In addition, Continental and Virgin Atlantic Airways codeshare on several Virgin Atlantic-operated flights from London/Heathrow and London/Gatwick. 

www.continental.com/uk.

1/29/2010 10:09:27 AM UTC    Comments