Continental Airlines

Continental was a full‑service U.S. carrier that operated a broad domestic and international route network, including transcontinental and long‑haul flights. The Continental brand no longer operates: its operations, routes and customer-facing services were consolidated into United Airlines following the merger, and travelers should use United for bookings and customer service on former Continental routes.

Frequent‑flyer (legacy)

Continental’s standalone frequent‑flyer program no longer operates separately following the merger into United; account activity and benefits were consolidated under United’s MileagePlus program. For current travel, credit eligible flights to United MileagePlus (or the program shown on your ticket) and check United’s award and elite rules for redemption and status benefits rather than searching for a Continental program.

Where Continental Flew

As a legacy major U.S. carrier, Continental primarily served domestic U.S. trunk routes and transcontinental sectors, plus numerous international services across the Pacific and Atlantic; its principal operating bases included George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Newark Liberty (EWR), Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) and Antonio B. Won Pat International (GUM). Many of Continental’s former routes and schedule space are now operated under United Airlines after the merger, and the combined network is accessible through United’s booking channels and alliance/codeshare partners.

Hubs

• Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport · GUM
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · CLE
• George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH
• Newark Liberty International Airport · EWR

Aircraft and Cabin Classes

Continental operated a Boeing-dominated fleet with a mix of narrowbody aircraft for domestic and short-haul regional routes and widebodies for transcontinental and long-haul international service; types in its fleet historically included Boeing 737 series for short/medium sectors and larger Boeing widebodies for long-haul work. Cabin offerings included a premium cabin (First/Business) and Economy on most aircraft, with long‑haul widebodies configured with premium seating that provided greater recline or lie‑flat options on selected aircraft.

Aircraft types operated: Boeing 737 Classic, Boeing 737 Next Generation, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Tips for Flying Continental Airlines

• Continental no longer operates as a booking airline - search and book with United Airlines for routes that used to be Continental’s.
• If you hold a legacy Continental ticket or reservation, contact United for reissue, refund, or itinerary help rather than searching for Continental customer service.
• Credit flights formerly marketed by Continental to United MileagePlus (or the program indicated on your ticket) because Continental’s brand-level frequent‑flyer program was folded into United’s.
• Check baggage allowances, lounge access and elite benefits under United’s current rules, since legacy Continental policies were consolidated after the merger.