Continental Airlines to launch nonstop service between Houston and Roatan, Honduras

Continental Airlines today announced a new nonstop Saturday service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Roatan, Honduras, beginning June 12, pending government approval.

Continental will operate a Boeing 737 with space for 12 customers in first class and 112 in coach on the Saturday-only flight to Roatan, located on the northern coast of Honduras and a favorite among scuba, golf and sport-fishing enthusiasts.

The flight will depart Houston's Intercontinental Airport at 1:05 p.m. and arrive in Roatan at 2:40 p.m. The return flight will leave Roatan at 3:45 p.m., arriving in Houston at 7:30 p.m.

Framed by tranquil bays and mountain forests, Roatan is a popular gateway for eco-tourism in the diverse tropical region. Scuba Diving Magazine has ranked Roatan as the 10th-best dive destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic.