US Helicopter and Continental Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement
NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — To further simplify the booking and ticketing experience, US Helicopter Corporation (“US Helicopter”) (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) and Continental Airlines today announced a codeshare agreement to expedite the process for customers connecting between two New York City heliports and Continental’s flights at its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Effective immediately, Continental has placed its code (CO*) on US Helicopter flights that operate between the Downtown Manhattan or the Atlantic Metroport at East 34th Street and connect to Continental’s international BusinessFirst flights at New York Liberty.
“Codesharing improves airline service by simplifying the booking process with electronic ticketing and communication of itinerary information between the two companies,” said Mark Erwin, Continental’s senior vice president Asia/Pacific and corporate development. “Customers traveling on connecting itineraries are able to have single check-in for all flights, including the issuance of boarding passes and baggage checked through to their final destination.”
Codeshare itineraries are eligible for check in at continental.com, airport kiosks or with a US Helicopter or Continental Airlines ticket agent. Members of Continental’s frequent flyer program also earn 500 OnePass miles when traveling on codeshare flights operated by US Helicopter.
“US Helicopter and Continental continue to stand out by working together on program benefits that maximize our ‘Eight Minute Airport Shuttle’ service for time-sensitive global business travelers,” comments Jerry Murphy, chief executive officer and president of US Helicopter. “Now, we not only offer a hassle-free airport commute, but also simple methods of booking travel as well.”
US Helicopter and Continental Airlines have partnered to provide eight- minute shuttle service between Manhattan and New York Liberty since December 2006. US Helicopter customers traveling on Continental flights complete security screening at the heliport allowing customers to proceed directly to their departure gate at New York Liberty. Continental is the only major airline to operate a hub in the New York City metropolitan area, offering convenient flight connections from New York Liberty Airport to over 150 nonstop destinations throughout the world
A one-way ticket aboard US Helicopter starts at $159, plus applicable security fees and can be purchased by visiting continental.com or flyush.com. US Helicopter’s flights between New York Liberty and two New York City heliports operate from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ABOUT US HELICOPTER
US Helicopter (BULLETIN BOARD: USHP) is the first scheduled helicopter airline service between Manhattan, JFK and Newark airports in more than two decades. Presently, US Helicopter operates 285 weekly flights to/from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Atlantic Metroport at East 34th Street, JFK International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, as well as service to/from Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport serving Fairfield and New Haven counties.
Founded in 2003, US Helicopter provides scheduled, reliable, fast and affordable helicopter transportation designed to meet the needs of time- sensitive business travelers. All flights utilize state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-76 helicopters configured for eight passengers and staffed with two pilots. US Helicopter Scheduled Airline Service is designed for business travelers … “because you’re too important to wait.”
ABOUT CONTINENTAL 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 144 domestic and 138 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. For more company information, visit continental.com.
Continental Airlines; US Helicopter Corporation
CONTACT: Alyssa Fromkin of The Red Consultancy, +1-212-529-4038,Alyssa.fromkin@redconsultancy.com, for US Helicopter; or CorporateCommunications of Continental Airlines, +1-713-324-5080, corpcomm@coair.com
Web site: http://www.continental.com/http://www.flyush.com/