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Continental Airlines
is to increase its nonstop service between Hong Kong and New York from four times a week to fives times a week effective
December 8, 2003.
In addition, Continental Airlines will also increase its
frequency to six times a week during the peak Christmas period. With solid
booking levels recorded in the third quarter 2003, Continental anticipates
demand will continue to increase over the fourth quarter and during the holiday Christmas season.
"Continental is the only airline offering a nonstop service to New York saving
at least four hours of flying and stopover time. Strong demand from business and leisure travelers both from Hong Kong and New York has
enabled us to increase our weekly schedule," said Mark Erwin, President of
Continental Airlines-Asia/Pacific Division.
"In addition, as China relaxes its single travelers' policy to Hong Kong, we
continue to work closely with travel agencies in Hong Kong and Southern China as US travel continues to pick up," added Kenneth Yeung, Country
Director of Hong Kong and China of Continental Airlines.
Continental is offering travelers a special fare to the
US and Canada to celebrate the Christmas festivities, flying on the only
nonstop direct flight to New York from HK6,900; to Toronto from HK$6,400
and other North American cities from HK$7,200 and enjoy a free stopover in
New York. No surcharge is required for traveling on a weekend. Tickets are
valid for 30 days from the date of departure, plus new members enrolling in
OnePass will receive 5,000 bonus miles. |
