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Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines (simply known as Continental) was a trunk carrier, a major international airline in the United States that operated from 1934 until it merged with United Airlines in 2012. It had ownership interests and brand partnerships with several carriers.

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Founded
May 1934 (1934-05) (as Varney Speed Lines)
Founders
Walter Varney · Louis Mueller
Headquarters
El Paso, Texas (1934–1937) · Denver, Colorado (1937–1963) · Los Angeles, California (1963–1982) · Houston, Texas (1982–2012)
Alliance
SkyTeam (2004–2009) · Star Alliance (2009–2012)
AOC #
CALA014A
Ceased operations
March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03) (merged into United Airlines)

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Fleet

OnePass

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Continental Airlines

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Edges292
Triples389
Avg. degree1.99
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Continental Airlines

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related to 1960s · 28
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related to Codeshare agreements · 24
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related to OnePass · 24
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related to Headquarters · 21
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related to Destinations · 17
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related to Bibliography · 15
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related to In-flight entertainment · 10
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Continental AirlinesAllianceSkyTeam (2004–2009)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesAllianceStar Alliance (2009–2012)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesAOC #CALA014A1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesCeased operationsMarch 3, 2012 (2012-03-03) (merged into United Airlines)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesCommenced operationsMay 26, 1937 (1937-05-26) (as Varney Speed Lines)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesDestinations2621.00infobox
Continental AirlinesFleet size3501.00infobox
Continental AirlinesFoundedMay 1934 (1934-05) (as Varney Speed Lines)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesFoundersWalter Varney1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesFoundersLouis Mueller1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesFrequent-flyer programOnePass1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHeadquartersEl Paso, Texas (1934–1937)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHeadquartersDenver, Colorado (1937–1963)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHeadquartersLos Angeles, California (1963–1982)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHeadquartersHouston, Texas (1982–2012)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsCleveland (1992–2012)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsDenver–Stapleton (1957–1995)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsEl Paso (1934–1982)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsGuam (1968–2010)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsHouston–Intercontinental (1982–2012)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsLos Angeles (1962–1983)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsNewark (1987–2012)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesHubsWashington–Dulles (1987–1989)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesIATAIATA ICAO Call sign CO COA CONTINENTAL1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesKey peopleRobert Six (CEO; 1936–1981)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesKey peopleFrank Lorenzo (Texas Air owner)1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesKey peopleJeff Smisek1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesKey peopleGordon Bethune1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesKey peopleLarry Kellner1.00infobox
Continental AirlinesParent companyTexas Air Corporation (1981–1991)1.00infobox

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