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Accessibility of Continental Aircraft

Movable Aisle Armrests

Economy Class seats with movable armrests are identified by aircraft type, tail number and location. All new Boeing aircraft will incorporate movable armrests in the Economy Class section, except rows designated as an exit row and the bulkhead. The fleet type is indicated in our reservation system. Actual aircraft number assignment is usually available 48 to 24 hours in advance of scheduled departure.

Fleet Type Location of Movable Armrests Movable Aisle Armrests - Exceptions
737-300 Series All aisle seats Rows 5, 12, and 14
737-500 Series All aisle seats Rows 5, 12, and 14
737-700 Series Rows 6 through 24: C and D Rows 5 and 25
737-800 (16/144 and 16/141) Rows 6 through 28: C and D Rows 5 and 29
737-800 w/Mid-Cabin Lavatory Seat 7D and Rows 8 through 29: C and D Seats 6D, 7C, and 29D
737-900 Seat 7D Rows 8 through 32: C and D Seats 6D, 7C, and 32C
737-900ER Seat 7D and Rows 8-32: C and D Seats 6D and 7C
757-200 Series Rows 8 through 34: C and D Seats 8D-F and Rows 7, 15, and 16
757-300 Series Rows 9 through 20,
Rows 23 through 33
Rows 35 through 42: C and D
Seats 10D-F and Rows 8, 21, 22 and 34
767-200 Series Rows 17-37: B, D, F, and K Seats 20D, 20F and Rows 16 and 19
767-400 Series Rows 17 through 45: B, D, F and K Rows 16 and 31
777-200ER(48/235) Rows 17 – 45: C, D, F and J Rows 16 and 32
777-200ER(50/235) Rows 17-46: C, D, F and J Seats 31DF, 32CJ, and Row 16

Armrest release mechanisms vary by type of seats used on the aircraft. Continental currently has three types of movable aisle armrests. All release mechanisms are discretely hidden as a safety precaution to prevent unwanted release during takeoff and landing.

The model "990" armrest release is used on some 737-500, and 757 aircraft.The release is located underneath the rubber armrest cover at the bottom edge near the pivot point where the armrest is attached to the seat frame. To find the release, feel for an indent on the bottom edge of the rubber armrest cover, press the button and move the armrest upward. To lock back into place, move the armrest back into its "down" position.

The "Koito" seat release mechanism is used on some 737 and most 757 aircraft. It is located between the seat back cushion and the inside of the armrest. To locate, place your hand between the armrest and the seat back cushion at the armrest pivot point. Once located, it is easy to operate. Press the button and move the armrest upward. It will lock in place when returned to the original position.

Closets

Customers who avail themselves for preboarding have priority to have their wheelchair stowed in an onboard closet upon request. When requested during preboarding, stowage of the first wheelchair presented takes priority over other customer, crew or company materials. All Continental aircraft have a closet large enough to accommodate most folding wheelchairs.

Lavatories

Our new widebody Boeing 767 and 777 aircraft, are equipped with an onboard wheelchair accessible lavatory. The following chart is a list of our single aisle Boeing aircraft with lavatory curtain and handrail accommodations for our customers with disabilities.

Fleet Type Aircraft Numbers Lavatory Accommodations
757-300 series All Handrails
757-200 series All Privacy Curtain, Handrails
737-900 Series All Privacy Curtain, Handrails
737-800 Series All Privacy Curtain, Handrails
737-700 Series All Privacy Curtain, Handrails
737-500 Series All Privacy Curtain, Handrails
737-300 Series All None applicable