CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
French court: Continental guilty in Concorde crash 
A French court found Continental Airlines Inc. and one of its mechanics guilty of manslaughter today in the crash of a supersonic Concorde jet outside Paris a decade ago that killed 113 people.
By Angela Doland , December 06, 2010
United, Continental shareholders approve merger
UPDATED 11:03 A.M. Shareholders of United's parent company and Continental Airlines have approved a deal that would create the world's biggest airline.
By David Koenig and Joshua Freed , September 17, 2010
Oberstar opposes United-Continental deal
Minnesota Representative Jim Oberstar says the United-Continental deal will move the country toward having an airline system dominated by three mega-carriers.
By Associated Press , May 06, 2010
United, Continental plan merger to become world's largest airline
The new airline would jump past Delta Air Lines in size. But first it will need approval from shareholders and antitrust regulators.
By Joshua Freed and David Koenig , May 03, 2010
French court probes blame for 2000 Concorde crash
It could take four months for a French court to decide who, if anyone, is responsible for the Concorde Crash in July 2000 in Paris that claimed 113 lives. The trial begins today in Pontoise, France.
By Angela Doland , February 02, 2010
United Airlines matches baggage fee increases
Two bags on a United Airlines flight will cost $60 after Jan. 21.
By Associated Press , January 13, 2010
Airlines ordered to deplane after 3-hour waits on tarmac
UPDATED 12:05 P.M.Last summer's six-hour incident on the airport tarmac at Rochester, Minn., has prompted the U.S. Transportation Department to limit tarmac delays to three hours and crews must provide food and water after two hours.
By Joan Lowy , December 21, 2009
Mesaba, Continental, ExpressJet fined for tarmac stranding
UPDATED 12:02 P.M.Stranding 47 passengers inside a stuffy airplane on a tarmac in Rochester, Minn., in August will cost three airlines $175,000.
By Joan Lowy/Ed Donahue , November 24, 2009
Continental flies to a new airline alliance
Continental Airlines has switched from SkyTeam, led by Delta Airlines, to Star Alliance, which includes United Airlines.
By David Koenig , October 27, 2009
Feds asking why airline passengers were stranded in Rochester
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the department's general counsel is investigating whether any laws were violated during the incident, which began last Friday when Continental Express Flight 2816 left Houston at 9:23 p.m. It didn't arrive at its destination in Minneapolis until after 11 a.m. Saturday.
By Joan Lowy , August 12, 2009
'I felt the airplane was going to crash'
Jet bound for Houston makes emergency landing in Miami after 26 passengers hurt by in-flight turbulence
By McClatchy Newspapers , August 04, 2009
Continental flight diverted to Miami because of injuries caused by turbulence
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue spokesman Elkin Sierra says 26 people were injured this morning. Four are in serious condition. Another 22 with bumps and bruises are in stable condition.
By Associated Press , August 03, 2009
Pilot’s death could renew debate over age limit
The death of the 60-year-old captain of a Continental Airlines jetliner as he flew 247 passengers across the Atlantic could spark a new debate over age limits in the cockpit.
By David Koenig , June 19, 2009
Swine flu cases exceed 140 in U.S.
The airline with most flights from the United States to Mexico cut back travel to the center of the swine flu outbreak today as the U.S. government confirmed more than two dozen new cases.
By Erica Werner , May 01, 2009
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