Continental Airlines

...most recent trip to Scotland, Continental Airlines managed to align itself more squarely with the latter than the former. ◄◄◄Choosing Continental ►►► Despite my thrifty approach, I consider more than just price when I select a transatlantic flight. In choosing Continental, I considered the itinerary. As published, the itinerary provided two modest layovers in Newark, New Jersey, one each way, for a total one-way ...
...ask them to move. My Continental flight itinerary offered aisle seating for both Atlantic crossings and for the return from Newark. I could live with one short flight (to Newark) in which I likely wouldn't need to disturb my seatmates. I also considered how full the plane was when I actually booked my flight. Based on past experience, I've learned that a full flight is more stressful and uncomfortable than one that is partially empty. Choosing a ...

BawBaw 06.05.2006 · Read full review
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...tour company and they used Continental Airlines, whom I had not flown with before. Most similar UK companies also used this airline for such destination. A quick search on the web showed why - it was the only major airline that flew to the necessary airports with only one stop over, as there were no direct flights. To fly to Merida in the Yucatan region of Mexico, you had to fly via Houston, Texas. Most other airlines including Air France, American ...
...Thus, I was convinced that Continental is the only choice as far as Central American destinations are concerned. Continental Airlines was founded in El Paso Texas in the 1930s, and has experienced mergers, take-overs and near bankruptcy to become one of the largest airlines in the world. It flies to more UK destinations that any other US airline making it a viable choice for those not wishing to trek to London to fly to the USA. I requested of my ...

Essexgirl2006 04.04.2007 · Read full review
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...me onto a flight with Continental Airlines. OK the flight times were good, with a morning out from Gatwick and an evening departure from New Orleans, and the fare was reasonable, but that’s where the good bits end, and the black comedy that was my travel experience commenced. Let me elucidate: In order to accommodate the extra security, I got to Gatwick good and early, so (in theory) had a reasonable chance of getting a seat that would accommodate ...
...of the features of which Continental are justifiably proud: each seat has, located in one armrest, a combined remote control/joypad for the personal TV/games console fitted to the back of the seat in front (I couldn’t see mine, but I could sure FEEL it!) and telephone, fitted with a credit-card slot, for making those all-important calls while in the air (“Hi – yes – I’m on a plane…yes, a plane…no Mum…PLANE…YES...AMERICA”) so I called my lawyer and ...

stevethesleeve 25.10.2002 · Read full review
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...partner and I flew with Continental Airlines in August of 2006 and I have to say we had a great experience using their airline. As usual check-in was a bit slow, which is to be expected with most airlines, especially in the busy months. They check-in first and business first classes and then proceed to us economy folks, which didn't bother us in the slightest. It did take us marginally longer than usual due to the extra security there was that time ...
...The great thing about Continental is that when you check your bags at belfast they are checked all the way through to your destination, which saves a lot of time and hassle. All you are left to do at the connecting airport then is grab your bag and move it to the correct location for the next flight, no standing waiting in anymore queues. As soon as we boarded the flight everything was Americanised, the money was in dollars and the staff were all ...

purplifried 19.02.2007 · Read full review
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We flew Continental between Gatwick-Newark(NY)-Gatwick 2 weeks ago. Our experience can only be described as "Superb". We had a morning "outbound" flight, and an evening "inbound" flight. The check-in at Gatwick was fast and efficient, with friendly and helpful staff. I think they must be introducing a new "Self-Service" system, as there were plenty of staff around to direct you, and also to do preliminary checks on passports. From initially entering ...
...Of them all we viewed Continental as the best of a "Mediocre" level of service, reliability etc - However, on this experience we would definately use Continental again, and have already recommended them to friends. We also were impressed as the cost of the flights were in the mid-range level which was also a pleasent surprise. Please Note: I have edited this review, the plane was a 767 NOT a 757. ...

shauny2005 27.09.2007 · Read full review
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...I chose to fly with continental to the shores of Virginia for two reasons, firstly the price and secondly the fact that they offer a service out of Stansted, Essex. The latter is a new service which began on 1st May, I flew out on 17th May and the whole trip was hastily arranged. My ticket was booked effortlessly and painlessly over the Internet and required collection at the Airlines desk at the airport. No problems here except that the ticket ...
...have had on a Trans continental flight. None of this tasteless cardboard rubbish, but tasty and wholesome. Italian chicken with pasta was the main meal and it was certainly well presented too. A constant supply of drinks and nibbles were supplied which helped pass the 7 hours on board as did the in flight entertainment. Two films were shown on overhead screens each set about 3 rows apart, not quite the same as another airline's in seat screens but ...

jonwhite 19.05.2001 · Read full review
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...thing in the world. Well Continental Airlines changed my opinion. We set out at 7 in the morning to Gatwik in London for our 12 o'clock flight. After 2 hours of traveling by car we reached the Airport and waved goodbye to my dad. We got our luggage and put it onto a trolley and we made are way to our gate. After a few minutes we arrived and seemed to have had a big queue infront of us. Luckily Continental had staff members approach us whilst we ...
...plane we went to the Continental gateways. Here we had to endure a 30 minute wait whilst security checked passengers for anything metal and/or dangerous. When we finally had gotten to the end of the queue we had just 10 minutes to get onto our place so we had to move quick. After we were checked we raced to the monorails and got taken to our gate. Despite being the last people to board the plane we made it and got to our seats. When we sat down ...

JJBDude 03.09.2005 · Read full review
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My wife had flown Continental for the first time last year on a trip to California to visit family. Her only complaint was that transiting through Houston was a nightmare, even though she only had handluggage. Fortunately, Continental held the connecting flight to San Francisco (she wasn't the only delayed passenger) and she made the flight. She also found the service excellent and friendly. She joined Continental's Onepass frequent flyer programme. ...
...to San Francisco for Thanksgiving, Continental was our first choice. The fare was also excellent, booked directly at continental.com. Continental guarantees that if you find a cheaper price elsewhere it will refund the difference. A word of warning: We chose to fly from Gatwick even though Continental now flies from several regional airports, including Birmingham, which is convenient for us. However, these regional flights are operated by older ...

Quakerman 21.12.2004 · Read full review
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I have flown with Continental three times, each time was the Manchester to Newark transatlantic flight. I have since heard that Continental have had some negative reviews, but with it being an American carrier I didn't really know a lot about them prior to booking so I had no pre-conceived expectations before the flight. The first two flights were aboard a 767 which had the seatback televisions, although not the newer touch screen ones with TV on ...
...third flight I took with Continental was a little bit different as it was on a much smaller plane, a 757-200. Personally I thought that it was too small given that it was a transatlantic flight. We had the same meal options and drinks as on previous flights, although there were no tv screens in the seats so you had to watch whatever was on the main overhead screens. I would fly long haul with Continental again, but I would check that the aircraft ...

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...my torturous outward-bound flight on Continental “Saunalines”, as I called them. This was akin to being strapped into a sardine tin for ten hours at a non-regulatory temperature of 100°C, having food and drink thrown at you at infrequent intervals by ancient stewardesses and being forced to view the in-flight air disaster movie. The alternative to the movie was having to speak to the rather stout child next to me, who was occupying half ...
...potatoes. Yummy. Is Continental the only airline that has a minimum entry age of 90 for their stewardesses? Maybe this would explain their apparent lack of co-ordination when serving passengers. As my appetising lunch was flung at me with great velocity, the accompanying stale bread roll decided to leap off of the plastic tray onto the floor. After playing football in the aisle, a stewardess whose face needed ironing handed me back this fur covered ...

anneliese 23.06.2000 (24.05.2001) · Read full review
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...haul flight to america with continental airlines. I regreted every minute of it. Our flight on the way out was an extra hour on top as it was due to the time zones. But when you looked at the map it looked like we had a drunk pilot. He was all over the place. His take off was poor and way to steep and slow. When he went to land he missed the landing and we had to circle again. When we decending he kept going steep and then he would have to pull up ...
...everyone feel sick and hurt everyones ears. We had to sit with our seatbelts on the majority of the time. Finally when we landed we were all so glad to have landed on ground but it was too bumpy. suprised we didnt crash. But the airshostesses were just wonderful. Also on this flight my boyfriends tv didnt work so he had to sit for over eight hours with nothing to do. And half way over the sea the system decided to shutdown due to technical faults. ...

hypermusician 18.05.2009 · Read full review
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...not advise people to fly continental and I hope this op has been very helpful in advising you about them and their over booking policy. If you are a student and you want a free ride then I would suggest you fly with them and when the offer you a night in a hotel and $300 you take it. But for families I would in no way recommend Continental Airlines. Has anyone else had these troubles please comment if you have. ...

cortex101 15.05.2001 · Read full review
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...time I had flown with Continental Airlines and the main reason was firstly on price and secondly on a recommendation. The price I could not fault, we bought our tickets online through Expedia.co.uk and they cost us a quarter less than any other airline. The flight itself was excellent too, they where fairly new 777's with all the mod cons you would want, TV in the back of the seat, games, movies, radio and even a telephone at your seat too although ...
...the whole Continental experience to be honest. Overall as an Airline they had exceeded my expectations, however they where lacking in the vital area of customer relations. Overall it is an excellent Airline, however that incident will certainly make us thing twice when booking our next lon haul flight. ...

WillKnn 26.01.2001 · Read full review
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...tried to get help from Continental Customer Services in the Uk and was met with a brick wall. I eventually telephoned their helpline in the States and they tracked doown my bags in 5 minutes, 5 days after they orginally went missing. I complained about this to Continental in the Uk and was not satisfied with the outcome and I intend to complaint to their Customer Services in the US as they seem much more helpful over their and more willing to sort ...
...The flights were excellent with Continental and i couldnt expect better, but I do think the company needs to have the same level of Customer service in the UK as it does for its US customers. there should certainly not be this differential. And I never want to fly through Cleveland again. ...

angel316 28.07.2000 · Read full review
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I holiday in USA this year flying from Manchester on 5th September, and returning from Newark on 19th September. I booked my tickets online and was very impressed with E Bookers service- but thats another story. The staff at Manchester airport were very slick, no long queues, and the flight was on time. Once on board the free magazines were given out, or else you had the choice on the 777 airplanes to watch one of several channels on the TV set ...
...the console handset also enabled you to play video games, along with the usual 12 or so music channels. The console could also be used for phoning anyone you needed to contact - and prices weren't out of this world either. Snacks and complimentary soft drinks were served. Lunch was plentiful - choice of rump steak or chicken, with a starter and pudding. Wine too was served with dinner - free of charge!!! Afternoon tea on the outward journey included ...

Jhone 06.10.2001 · Read full review
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