Tag: Continental Airlines
Have you seen these vintage Continental Airlines TV ads about their DC-10 pub?
Once upon a time, Continental Airlines widebody aircraft featured a pub on board for coach...
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Remember when Continental Airlines had a pub and video games on their flights?
At the start of the widebody era in 1970, airlines came up with all sorts of options to use the...
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Does anyone remember the unsuccessful Boeing 767-400ER?
The Boeing 767-400ER is the largest version of the popular 767, typically seating around 243...
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Have you seen these 1970s TV commercials from defunct airlines?
Television commercials of the past are quite fascinating. Since ads tap into the zeitgeist, you...
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Remember these famous airline logos by Saul Bass?
I was watching the Alfred Hitchcock movie Psycho recently and the title designs were by Saul Bass....
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Southwest and American Airlines to Settle Lawsuit. Did you Receive a Notice? (Updated)
Update- A few coworkers of mine received this email this morning so it does appear to be a...
Read MoreHave You Printed Your United and Continental Ticket Receipts Yet?
If you haven’t taken Darren’s advice recently posted on his Frequently Flying blog, it’s time to do so. If you have a United or Continental booking for travel after March 1, I recommend printing your receipt...
Read MoreItaly and Europe 2012 Now Completely Booked – With Miles :)
You might remember that MrsMJonTravel and I are traveling to Europe next year to celebrate a certain unnumbered birthday. We are flying over on the big day, spending a few days with friends, and then traveling up to Venice where...
Read MoreThe New United – The Folks From the Old United Seem Happy
Nothing but my opinion, and we all know how those are, but I have to say I’ve seen a difference at United since merger day one on October 1st. I’ve done 5 segments since then and the staff all seem to be genuinely...
Read MoreContinental – United Blessed by DOJ, Earth Continues to Rotate
Not that I ever doubted the outcome, but late Friday, we learned that Continental and United would be able to proceed with their merger without fear of getting sued by the Justice Department. Pending shareholder approval, the 2...
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