Continental Airlines Inc (fka CAL)

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Continental Airlines Voted Best Domestic Airline by TravelAge West Readers

HOUSTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) today announced that it was voted "Best Domestic Airline" by the readers of TravelAge West, an industry magazine for travel agents. The TravelAge West Reader's Choice WAVE (Western Agent's Voice of Excellence) award was voted on by travel agents in the western United States.

"We are very proud of the entire Continental team and the great product and company culture as recognized by the travel agencies who voted us No. 1," said North America Sales Staff VP Monisa Cline. "We continue to invest in our product through expanded inflight entertainment options, and are focused on the fundamentals of clean, safe and reliable air transportation."

Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,750 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 133 domestic and 132 international destinations. More than 750 additional points are served via current alliance partners. With more than 43,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with its regional partners, carries approximately 67 million passengers per year.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For the sixth consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 World's Most Admired Airline on its 2009 list of World's Most Admired Companies. For more company information, go to continental.com.

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