Continental Airlines - any good??
Aug 17th 2009, 8:32 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Hi:
I have never flown Continental on Trans-Atlantic Long Haul -- but US/British brother-in-law has. Three years ago, he did UK-Houston-Oaxaca-Houston-EWR-UK with no problem. I've used them quite a bit on within-US flights, including coast-to-coast and I have found them quite good.
Personally, I now avoid BA as much as I can.
For CDG, I would never ever make a tight connection -- our family has applied the nickname of "Tour d'France" to that airport -- I remember that LAX to CDG was in two parts -- first the flight followed by taxiing in from the runway. But Air France beats BA any day.
I have never flown Continental on Trans-Atlantic Long Haul -- but US/British brother-in-law has. Three years ago, he did UK-Houston-Oaxaca-Houston-EWR-UK with no problem. I've used them quite a bit on within-US flights, including coast-to-coast and I have found them quite good.
Personally, I now avoid BA as much as I can.
For CDG, I would never ever make a tight connection -- our family has applied the nickname of "Tour d'France" to that airport -- I remember that LAX to CDG was in two parts -- first the flight followed by taxiing in from the runway. But Air France beats BA any day.
Aug 17th 2009, 9:06 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Continental epitomize the cheap and cheerful transatlantic airline - usually clean though with no frills. I'd choose them over any of the other american airlines out there
The attendants always seem to be a little stressed and full of themselves though- you know the kind that know there way around the federal regulations rule book and want to reprimand you for breathing through your nose rather than your mouth when they had told you so..
The attendants always seem to be a little stressed and full of themselves though- you know the kind that know there way around the federal regulations rule book and want to reprimand you for breathing through your nose rather than your mouth when they had told you so..
Aug 20th 2009, 11:51 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
We have used Continental countless times flying within the US and Central America/Caribbean and have always had a good experience. DH flown with them transatlantic many times and infact his co. workers seem to prefer Continental to BA. BA lost one of our bags when we moved over here earlier this year, plus planes are looking a little shabby inside and we all had real problems with our TV screens on the last flight over. If you use Continental you can start building up airmiles - really useful as Houston is their hub.
Aug 21st 2009, 9:36 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
We have used Continental countless times flying within the US and Central America/Caribbean and have always had a good experience. DH flown with them transatlantic many times and infact his co. workers seem to prefer Continental to BA. BA lost one of our bags when we moved over here earlier this year, plus planes are looking a little shabby inside and we all had real problems with our TV screens on the last flight over. If you use Continental you can start building up airmiles - really useful as Houston is their hub.
Aug 21st 2009, 10:51 pm
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Found really easy to redeem - much easier than BA and they have more availability.
Aug 23rd 2009, 11:22 pm
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Grumpy Flight Attendants?
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.
They also face the risk of some terrorist targeting their plane.
Be the first to give the flight attendant a smile, and maybe you will get one back.
Give 'em a break, they get shit on, on a regular basis. Dealing with the travelling public is no picnic!
Jim.
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.
They also face the risk of some terrorist targeting their plane.
Be the first to give the flight attendant a smile, and maybe you will get one back.
Give 'em a break, they get shit on, on a regular basis. Dealing with the travelling public is no picnic!
Jim.
Aug 23rd 2009, 11:29 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
My company uses Continental almost exclusively for travel UK/US.
I fly about every 6-8 weeks or so with them and have no complaints, I normally find their service and attitude considerably better than a certain British airline!
Also, their airmile system is much better than most although you do have to get in there early for peak time summer flights!
For the prices they offer I think they are very competitive in the service department and would happily recommend flying them.
I fly about every 6-8 weeks or so with them and have no complaints, I normally find their service and attitude considerably better than a certain British airline!
Also, their airmile system is much better than most although you do have to get in there early for peak time summer flights!
For the prices they offer I think they are very competitive in the service department and would happily recommend flying them.
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Aug 23rd 2009, 11:51 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Grumpy Flight Attendants?
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.Jim.
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.Jim.
Aug 25th 2009, 3:45 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Grumpy Flight Attendants?
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.
They also face the risk of some terrorist targeting their plane.
Be the first to give the flight attendant a smile, and maybe you will get one back.
Give 'em a break, they get shit on, on a regular basis. Dealing with the travelling public is no picnic!
Jim.
Let's see.....since 2001 they have lost many of their benefits. They face the risk of lay-offs constantly due to bankcruptcies. They work long hours catering to people's petty requests and then have to do the same again less than 24 hours later.
They also face the risk of some terrorist targeting their plane.
Be the first to give the flight attendant a smile, and maybe you will get one back.
Give 'em a break, they get shit on, on a regular basis. Dealing with the travelling public is no picnic!
Jim.
Aug 25th 2009, 4:54 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Depending on airline min. crew was common before 9/11 as well. I started at America West in 1998 and we staffed min. crew as did Southwest and a couple others. Only reffering to domestic flights.
Sep 3rd 2009, 2:09 pm
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I always use continental gatwick to houston. Always been the cheapest, and i remember british airways being nearly twice the price for the same journey, and heard bad stories about staff on BA getting passengers water from sink in toilets. Never had a problem with continental, main flight was delayed and when we got to houston they gave us new tickets for our next flight to louisiana without any problems at all, cheap doesnt crap.
Sep 8th 2009, 11:28 pm
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Hey There, I wish I had seen this post earlier. I have flown numerous times back and forth UK to USA and visa versa. A couple of times I have flown Continental, we tried the airline as they fly into Bristol and it is closer to my family. Anyhow I really wasn't that impressed. I noticed you said you had a 3 year old, when flying long distance, inflight entertainment is important. Continental airlines have televisions every couple of seats and you pretty much have to watch what you are given. We now fly Virgin all the time, excellent airline and so much to offer children. BA are quite good too, but I fly virgin all of the time now. Anyhow, I know this is all a bit late! Hope all worked out for you.
Nikki
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Sep 8th 2009, 11:33 pm
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Re: Continental Airlines - any good??
Hey There, I wish I had seen this post earlier. I have flown numerous times back and forth UK to USA and visa versa. A couple of times I have flown Continental, we tried the airline as they fly into Bristol and it is closer to my family. Anyhow I really wasn't that impressed. I noticed you said you had a 3 year old, when flying long distance, inflight entertainment is important. Continental airlines have televisions every couple of seats and you pretty much have to watch what you are given. We now fly Virgin all the time, excellent airline and so much to offer children. BA are quite good too, but I fly virgin all of the time now. Anyhow, I know this is all a bit late! Hope all worked out for you.
Nikki
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Sep 9th 2009, 10:22 am
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I fly Continental from Newark to Manchester and there is a monitor in the back of the seat. There are a dozen or so films to choose from, plus tv shows, games etc. There may be some of the old style monitors on some flights but I think most have been replaced with in seat monitors...especially for long haul flights.
Nikki
