News Release
Continental Airlines Expands Flycontinental.com Service
HOUSTON, October 13, 1998 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAI.B and CAI.A) announced that it now offers significant new enhancements to its award-winning web site that are designed to give users added convenience and control in making their travel plans online.
Some of the many new improvements to Continental Airlines' web site include additional features that ensure compatibility with other tools such as Windows CE and WebTV, as well as continuing to offer the latest in Internet security and privacy protection for users.
The site also now includes a much requested feature that allows users fast access to real-time schedules and flight information right from the home page.
Another much requested and recent improvement is the ability for users to purchase continental.com Specials over the Internet. These last-minute getaways to domestic destinations offer deeply discounted prices only available online.
"With these latest product and service enhancements, it makes it easier than ever before for users to point, click, buy and fly with Continental Airlines," said Bill Mapp, director of Internet. "With better encryption and security technology, people are becoming more comfortable with planning and purchasing their travel online and are learning just how quick, convenient and safe it really is."
Another significant service enhancement includes expansion to Canada, allowing Canadian-based users to book and purchase tickets online. Canadian customers are also eligible to receive up to 1,000 OnePass bonus miles being offered for a limited time to all users for each flown ticket purchased online with Continental.
Continental is the fifth largest airline in the U.S., offering more than 2,000 departures daily to 125 domestic and 67 international destinations. Operating major hubs in Newark, Houston and Cleveland, Continental (http://www.flycontinental.com) is strategically positioned for transcontinental travel, and offers extensive service to Latin America and Europe via its Houston and Newark gateways.