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Continental Airlines (simply known as Continental) was a major airline in the United States that operated from 1934 until it merged with United Airlines in 2012. It had ownership interests and brand partnerships with several carriers.
May 27, 2024 · Continental Airlines, Inc., former U.S.-based airline that served North American and overseas destinations via hubs mainly in New York, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Houston, Texas; and Guam. After a merger with United Airlines, it ceased operations under its own name in 2012.
Aug 28, 2023 · Continental and United Airlines merged to save money and grow their networks, creating the world's third-largest airline. Both airlines had roots tracing back to Walter Varney, and faced bankruptcy in the past due to various challenges.
Jan 23, 2021 · Texas International, an airline controlled by aviation entrepreneur Frank Lorenzo, acquired the carrier in 1981 after a contentious battle with management. The better-known Continental name and identity was retained and the new company offered service with a fleet of 112 aircraft.
Mar 6, 2024 · As 2012 rolled around, the final days of Continental were barreling towards the end. The last official Continental flight was CO flight 1267 departing from Phoenix at 11:59 p.m. on March 2, 2012 and landing in Cleveland at 5:46 a.m. on March 3, ultimately completing the merger.
Demoralized by bitter labor relations and a takeover by corporate raider Frank Lorenzo in the 1980s, Continental became a poster child for turnaround management in the 1990s. After almost a decade of financial losses and declining sales, Continental finally turned a profit in 1995.
When Greg Brenneman joined Continental Airlines, the company was plunging toward its third bankruptcy in a decade. Little wonder it had churned through 10 presidents in as many years.
