Continental Airlines to Start First-Ever Nonstop Service Between Jackson, Mississippi and New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Continental Airlines today announced it will begin first-ever daily nonstop service between Jackson, Mississippi and its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, beginning September 2007.
“I’ve been pleased to work with Continental Airlines to secure what will be the first nonstop commercial flight between Mississippi and the New York Metropolitan Area,” Senator Trent Lott said. “This will give Mississippians a direct link to our nation’s business center and one of America’s top tourist destinations. It’ll also enable visitors and investors to better access Mississippi and see firsthand the many opportunities for growth our state now provides.”
“Continental appreciates Senator Lott highlighting Jackson’s interest in nonstop air service to New York and wanting to work with Continental to make such service a reality,” said Larry Kellner, Continental’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We thank Senator Lott, the MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority for their help in providing a direct link between the country’s financial and commercial center and Jackson’s growing business economy.”
The new Jackson-New York/Newark service complements Continental’s existing service between its hub at Houston and Mississippi. Continental provides six flights a day between Jackson and Houston and six flights a day between Gulfport/Biloxi and Houston.
The Jackson to New York/Newark schedule is as follows: Jackson-New York/Newark New York/Newark-Jackson Departure Arrival Departure Arrival 7 a.m. 10:49 a.m. 7 p.m. 9:10 p.m.
The inaugural flight will depart New York/Newark on Sept. 5 and the first flight will depart Jackson on Sept. 6. Flights are available for sale today and can be booked at continental.com .
The proposed flight schedule is timed to provide Jackson travelers the opportunity to conduct a full day of business in the New York area. The schedule also offers numerous connection opportunities to dozens of cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia via Continental’s New York hub at Newark Liberty, with more than 400 daily flights to 158 cities worldwide.
Continental’s regional partner, ExpressJet, will operate the daily roundtrip flight as Continental Express, utilizing Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet with 50-seats. These jets come with individual reading lamps, individual air conditioning outlets, full-size lavatory, storage for carry-on luggage and a wardrobe closet.
Continental Express passengers receive efficient service and comfortable leather seating, along with advance seat assignments and OnePass frequent flyer miles that can be redeemed on Continental and partner airlines.
Continental Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 150 domestic and 136 international destinations. More than 400 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 44,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 67 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture.
In 2006, Continental Airlines won its sixth J.D. Power and Associates award since 1996. The carrier received the highest rank in customer satisfaction among network carriers in North America in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Airline Satisfaction Index Survey(SM). For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 Most Admired Global Airline on its 2006 list of Most Admired Global Companies. Continental was also named the No. 1 airline on the publication’s 2006 America’s Most Admired airline industry list. Additionally, Continental again won major awards at the OAG Airline of the Year Awards including “Best Airline Based in North America” for the third year in a row, and “Best Executive/Business Class” for the fourth consecutive year. For more company information, visit continental.com .
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