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We heard last week that Continental is cutting back: here’s an update. As of September, Continental will be pulling out of the following domestic airports:
The carrier will also end service to these international cities:
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That stinks - sometimes you could find great deals from those small Southern cities - Chattanooga in particular. Oh well. Guess this makes Hartsfield even more of a white elephant for me!
Comment by m — June 13, 2008 @ 11:59 am
What a shame about Cali! It was great while it lasted for the past 3 years. Instead of pulling out entirely, Continental should at least offer service 3 days a week. We fanatics for Colombian women will now have to use American or Avianca.
Comment by Gil — June 18, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
None of my airports on the list..
LGA, JFK, EWR (which they will NEVER drop)
Comment by Dan — June 19, 2008 @ 4:22 am
Am an avid Continental fan flying out of Chattanooga and I’m really disappointed to learn of the pullout. I agree with Gil - why can’t they just cut back the number of days and trips instead of leaving us stranded? Other Chattanooga options pale in comparison and I know the Chattanooga airport would be happy to have the part time business. Atlanta airport is a nightmare.
Comment by Amanda — June 19, 2008 @ 7:06 am
I don’t think part-weekly service would work because of the “big picture.” I don’t think the ground crew, customer service agents, and other alike people who work for continental in these closing locations want to come in at random hours only 3 times a week. I know its better than no job but I think the logistics of turn around time of an aircraft and volume of traffic just isn’t cutting it.
Comment by Mike — June 19, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
Guess they will just have to take the Chattanooga Choo Choo
Comment by Mark — June 19, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
@Mike: Here at ANC, several airlines with limited or seasonal service outsource their operations to other airlines or companies…for example, I believe DL provides ground ops for SY, DE, and US.
Comment by alaskatg — June 19, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
alaskatg: Roger that Delta handles Sun Country– we’re flying the latter to ANC in August and our ticket counter (and I presume everything else related) will be Delta’s.
Comment by Halibut-Harvesting Hal — June 20, 2008 @ 10:45 am