CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ANNOUNCES DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND ARUBA

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL and CAL.A) today announced daily, nonstop service between New York and Aruba beginning Feb. 14, 2001, subject to government approval. As previously announced, Continental will launch nonstop service between those destinations with four flights each week beginning in December. The airline will then increase frequency to daily service in mid-February.

"Continental Airlines originally planned to make four nonstop flights each week," said Senior Director of Planning Buddy Anslinger, "but strong market conditions will allow us to 'step up to the plate' and launch daily service between New York and Aruba."

Continental's New York flight will depart from Newark International Airport at 8:40 a.m. and arrive in Aruba at 2:35 p.m. The return flight will depart at 3:25 p.m. and arrive in New York at 7:15 p.m. The airline will operate a Boeing 737-700 aircraft equipped with 12 first class and 112 economy class seats.

As the No. 2 U.S. carrier to Latin America and the Caribbean, Continental serves 19 countries and 47 cities in the region, offering more than 500 weekly flights. The airline already offers twice-weekly service between Aruba and its Houston hub.

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. With hubs in Newark, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, Continental serves more international cities than any other U.S. carrier, including extensive service throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.