Continental 757 Takes off from Bristol Airport

Although UK’s Bristol Airport provides direct flights to only two US destinations many travellers are using the extensive Continental Airlines network to reach onward destinations within the United States and beyond.

The top five business traveller destinations from Bristol airport were: Houston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Cleveland during 2008.

The most popular destinations for leisure passengers were Orlando, Las Vegas, Boston, San Francisco and Tampa.

Continental airlines has a long and interesting history extending back over 70 years after having been formed, in 1934, by Walter T.Varney and Louis Mueller. In 1936 40% of the company was sold to Robert Six who went on to head the company for an incredible 40 years. It was Robert Six who, in 1937, changed the company name to Continental Airlines and moved the company headquarters from El Paso to Denver in the same year.

During the war years Continental Airlines were responsible for the maintenance of B-17 flying fortresses and B-29 super fortresses at their Denver modifications center. Their pacific experience led to the formation of Air Micronesia. During the 1970s Continental airline’s list of destinations increased significantly including the introduction of new routes from Los Angeles to New Zealand and Australia. Continental Airlines’ list of destination airports extends way beyond the boundaries of North America and includes over 500 airports worldwide.

The Continental Airlines service flying between Bristol and New York has made it easy for travellers to book onward flights. Around 50% of the travellers flying from Bristol have used the Continental airlines network to reach their final destinations after picking up a connecting flight in New York. Since its introduction over three years ago in May 2005 the New York service has carried over 250,000 passengers.

The Continental airlines network makes planning and booking a business or pleasure trip completely hassle free. And the convenience of starting out from Bristol is, for many travellers, an added bonus.

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