Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate new service March 3, 2005…
Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate new service March 3, 2005 linking the Texas border town of Del Rio with the airline`s hub in Houston. The twice-daily service, operated by Continental Connection partner SkyWest Airlines (Nasdaq: SKYW), will offer Del Rio travelers their only scheduled commercial airline service, with new and convenient options for transportation to Houston and scores of cities around the world.
Our service linking Del Rio with Houston underscores our commitment to Texas communities, our leading position in Mexico, and the breadth of our Houston hub, said Bob Cortelyou, staff vice president of scheduling at Continental. Whether their destination is Del Rio itself, the Mexican border town of Ciudad Acuna or the popular Amistad National Recreation Area, customers will find this service offers new choices for air travel and more convenience than ever before.
This is exciting news for Del Rio. Commercial airline service is now a reality, said Del Rio Mayor Dora G. Alcala. I am excited to see Continental Airlines become a partner in our community. Del Rio is now in position to become the regional airport of choice for the entire Middle Rio Grande area. We have been working on this project since I took office. I am happy that it is finally here.
With the mayor`s leadership, we finally have world class commercial air passenger service in Del Rio and the Middle Grande Region, said Del Rio City Manager Rafael Castillo. The airline will open up many opportunities for economic development and job creation in Del Rio and the surrounding community. The entire region is in this together; only by working together can we make this venture a success.
Flights to and from Del Rio are conveniently timed to connect to Continental`s global route network. Continental and its regional partners offer more than 600 daily flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to more than 150 destinations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
Each flight will be operated by Continental Connection partner SkyWest with 30-seat Embraer EMB-120 aircraft. The aircraft offers all-leather seating and pressurized comfort.
Travelers on Continental Connection receive Continental`s services and amenities, including:
- The ability to book flights, check in, redeem frequent flyer awards and more at continental.com
- At least 500 OnePass frequent flyer miles for each segment flown
- Connections to an extensive global network of more than 650 destinations around the world
- Automated self-service check-in at more than 120 airports
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