Continental Airlines is based in Houston and is the fourth-largest airline in the US. From its hubs at Houston-Bush, Newark, and Cleveland, Continental flies to destinations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Continental has partnerships with Northwest Airlines, KLM, and Delta Air Lines.
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The best way to be alerted to the cheapest Continental deals is to become a OnePass member and you can then subscribe to Specials email. Once you are signed up, Continental will send you an email every Monday or Tuesday when the specials are posted so that you don't miss a thing. Otherwise, keep an eye on the Special Offers page which includes last minute weekend-getaway flights.
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Check-in is permitted between 60 minutes and 24 hours before scheduled departure.
Hand luggage: one bag plus one personal item per passenger with the maximum dimension of 130 linear cm (length + width + height) and maximum weight of 18kg, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, small laptop computer or handbag.
Checked: on international flights, two checked bags are permitted per passenger, each with maximum 23kg and 157 linear cm. For domestic US flights, one checked bag weighing up to 23kg and 157cm. A second bag can be checked for a fee of $25 on flights within the 50 US states, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada and for flights between the 50 US states, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada and Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America (excluding Brazil).
Excess: excess baggage rates vary by destination. The cost of checking an additional bag is $100. For overweight or oversized bags the cost ranges between $50 and $100 per piece. Check with the airline before you travel.
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The Manage Reservations page on Continental’s website can be used to review reservations, view or change seat assignments, add frequent-flyer information, add a special service request, request a refund, change flights, or print a copy of the reservation.
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See photographs and read reviews of Continental's meals from fellow flyers at AirlineMeals.net.
Continental is published monthly. It is available on every flight and can be read online.
The airline is a member of the SkyTeam alliance.
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