Continental Airlines to launch New York-Cairo route
July 7th, 2010 - 12:16 am ICT by BNO NewsHOUSTON, TEXAS (BNO NEWS) – Continental Airlines on Tuesday announced that it plans to launch nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and the largest city in Africa, Cairo.
Cairo will become the 72nd international destination that Continental serves from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and the 30th city in Continental’s trans-Atlantic route network.
“We are excited to grow our international route network from the New York area by adding nonstop service to Cairo,” said Jeff Smisek, Continental’s chairman, president and CEO. “Continental’s new route will provide numerous opportunities for connections to dozens of destinations in Africa and the Middle East that are served by our Star Alliance partners.”
The flights are scheduled to begin on May 18, 2011, and Continental will operate the approximately 5,600-mile flight, which takes 10 to 12 hours, with a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, seating 50 people in business class and 226 people in economy class.
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