Severe Winter Weather Expected to Affect Flights in Northeast This Weekend

HOUSTON, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the Northeast U.S. this weekend.  Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult, forcing some delays and cancellations of flights at airports in the region.  

Change flights at continental.com for no fee

Customers scheduled on flights to, from or through affected airports through Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, including Continental's New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, are permitted a one-time date or time change to their itinerary without penalty. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment may be requested.  Complete details are available at continental.com.

The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in "Manage Reservations."  Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent. continental.com provides an overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flights. Automated flight status information is also available at 800-784-4444.

SOURCE Continental Airlines