Continental Airlines to Auction Trip for Two to Eight Wonders of the World

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Frequent flyers to bid OnePass miles; online auction package features business class travel on Star Alliance member carriers

HOUSTON, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines CAL today announced the opportunity for its frequent flyers to bid their miles on a premium around-the-world trip to visit eight wonders of the world in an online auction at auction.continental.com.

"We are pleased to celebrate joining Star Alliance by bringing this unique auction package to our most loyal customers," said Mark Bergsrud, Continental's senior vice president of marketing programs and distribution. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The winning bidder and a companion will travel from their hometown to Continental's Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and continue the journey in business class on Continental and other Star Alliance member airlines to visit the following destinations and sites:

• Rio de Janeiro, statue of Christ the Redeemer
• Rome, Colosseum
• Delhi, Taj Mahal
• Amman, Petra
• Cairo, Great Pyramidof Giza
• Beijing, Great Wall of China
• Mexico City, Chichen Itza
• Lima, Machu Picchu
  

The package includes hotel accommodations at each destination provided by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide (where applicable). Airport transfers and private tours of each of the eight wonders will be provided by Continental Airlines Vacations. Bidding closes at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2009.

Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,400 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 130 domestic and 132 international destinations. Continental is a member of Star Alliance, which provides access to more than 900 additional points in 169 countries via 24 other member airlines. With more than 41,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with its regional partners, carries approximately 63 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.

SOURCE Continental Airlines

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