News Release
Continental Airlines Introduces Freedom Flight Club for Seniors
HOUSTON, August 17, 1998 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAI.A and CAI.B) today announced a new seniors program called the Freedom Flight Club. The program offers seniors, age 62 or over, savings of 15 to 20 percent off everyday fares and virtually unlimited travel any day of the week. Unlike many travel discount programs, Freedom Flight Club offers exceptional travel flexibility. Seniors may choose when and where they want to go.
"With Freedom Flight Club, you just go when you want and come back when you want any day of the week," said Bonnie Reitz, senior vice president sales and marketing for Continental Airlines. "The program offers seniors greater freedom and more travel options worldwide."
Freedom Flight Club annual memberships are $75 for domestic and $125 for international travel. Discounts between 15 to 20 percent apply to any published fare, depending on the day of travel. For example, seniors save 20 percent when traveling Monday through Thursday, or on Saturday, and 15 percent on Friday and Sunday.
Proof of age is required to join the program. Reservations can be made through a travel agent or by calling the Freedom Reservation toll-free line at 800-441-1135 between 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. CST.
For more information on Freedom Flight Club, visit the Worldwide Web at http://www.flycontinental.com/freedom/.