Severe Winter Weather Expected to Affect Flights in New York Area This Week

HOUSTON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the New York area this week.  Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult, forcing some delays and cancellations of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport.  

Change flights at continental.com for no fee

Customers scheduled on flights to, from or through Continental's New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport through Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, may reschedule their itinerary with a one-time date or time change, and the change fees will be waived.  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