CoNTINENTAL AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW HONG KONG STAFF

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL and CAL.A), in preparation for the start of daily non-stop service to New York, has named Kenneth Yeung as country director for Hong Kong and South China.

Yeung started his airline career more than 23 years ago with Cathay Pacific Airlines. Prior to joining Continental Airlines, Yeung worked for Singapore Airlines, KLM and for the past five years as general manager sales and reservations for Virgin Atlantic. Yeung will report to Walter Dias, Continental Airlines staff vice president – sales and promotions.

“Kenneth brings immense knowledge and expertise of the Hong Kong and South China region which will enable us to gain a greater foothold in this part of the world,” said Dias.

Additionally, Continental also announced Balwin Yeung (no relation) as country sales manager and Bessy Hui as country promotions manager. Both are Hong Kong residents.

Balwin Yeung will manage corporate and passenger sales for the New York and Guam markets. Hui will be responsible for Hong Kong promotions and product marketing. Yeung previously worked for US Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, and the Mandarin Oriental Group. Hui previously worked for United Airlines as manager – marketing and sales development, where she was responsible for overseeing United’s e-commerce strategy, marketing communications and Star Alliance promotional activities.

Continental Airlines is the fifth largest airline in the U.S., offering more than 2,400 departures daily to 138 domestic and 92 international destinations. Operating hubs in New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, Continental (www.continental.com) serves more international cities than any other U.S. carrier, including extensive service throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.