Continental to increase Heathrow to New York flights

Continental Airlines has announced that it will offer more flights from Heathrow Airport to New York this year.

The carrier will add a fourth daily connection to its hub at Newark Liberty Airport from March 27th, with a fifth daily service set to be introduced from October 30th.

Continental's total number of daily departures from Heathrow Airport will therefore increase to seven, with two services to Houston currently available from the base.

It was also confirmed that all of the airline's flights to and from the London hub will feature flat-bed seats in business class from June 1st.

Jeff Smisek, the carrier's chief executive officer, described the link between New York and Heathrow as a "flagship route".

He added: "As the leading airline in the New York market, we are excited about introducing these schedule and product improvements for our New York-London travellers.

"All our New York-London customers will benefit from more flight options, while those traveling to London in BusinessFirst - whether from New York or Houston - will be assured of a flat bed seat whenever they choose to fly with us."

Posted by Mike, 01 February 2010 12:48

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