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Continental Airlines prides itself on offering a wide array of benefits to employees. Eligibility may vary according to length of service and position.
Travel Passes: As a Continental Airlines employee, you and your immediate family members, including parents, enjoy reduced-rate travel. In addition, you will receive both Buddy Passes and Vacation Passes. Profit Sharing Plan: Continental Airlines shares its continued success with all employees through one of the best plans in any industry. On-time Bonus: When Continental Airlines meets its on-time goals for the month there is a cash bonus plan in place to reward the employees for their teamwork and dedication. Perfect Attendance Program: Continental Airlines has an exciting Perfect Attendance Recognition Program that rewards employees for consecutive months or years of perfect attendance. Stock Purchase Plan: Continental Airlines employees can share in the financial growth of the company by purchasing Continental stock at a discounted rate. Retirement Plan: Continental provides a defined benefit retirement plan. Employees vest in the plan after 5 years of active service. 401(k) Savings Plan: The 401(k) Savings Plan provides a great way for employees to save for retirement. You can save 1 to 100 percent salary before taxes are withheld up to the IRS limits for the year. This reduces your taxable income and lets you save even more. Vacation and Sick Pay: As a full- or part-time Continental employee you can take advantage of your paid vacation time to travel and utilize your travel passes. The sick leave policy gives both full- and part-time Continental Airlines employees time off from work with pay when ill or unable to work. Business Travel Accident Insurance: Continental provides this immediate coverage for all employees.
On the first day of the seventh month of employment, employees may elect to participate in the following Group Insurance Plans. Most plans are pre-tax.
Medical/Dental Insurance: Employees may select the medical/dental coverage that best fits their needs. A variety of medical choices are offered. Vision Insurance: Employees may elect coverage for eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. Long-Term Disability Plan: Employees may elect disability income protection coverage. Life Insurance: Continental provides company-paid basic life insurance for employees. Employees may also elect optional life insurance for themselves and their families. Flexible Spending Account: Continental employees have the opportunity to pay for certain health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax money. Personal Accident Insurance: Employees may elect accident insurance coverage for themselves and family members in the event of accidental covered injury or death.
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