Continental is initial U.S. airline to fly 737s with Sky Interior

Continental Airlines says it has become the first North American carrier to obtain delivery of a new 737-800 with Boeing's new Sky Interior.

In a press release, Continental notes "this all-new interior features recently sculpted sidewalls, energy-efficient LED lighting and bigger overhead bins that take back into the ceiling, allowing stowage of additional roll-aboard bags. Other features comprise superior ventilation and cabin-noise reduction for customers and new, touch-screen flight attendant panels and controls."

“When customers first step on the plane, they will without delay notice the fresh cabin architecture," says Ron Baur, who holds the title of "Vice President - Fleet" at Continental.

"This modern interior gives the airplane a more open look and sense while rising cabin comfort and overhead storage space," he adds.

Continental did not provide a specific date that the new jet would fly with paying customers, saying it would first fly the aircraft to its Orlando maintenance facility to be outfitted with winglets.

Continental adds that it plans receive delivery of "several more 737s with the new Sky Interior in 2011."

Continental Airlines look to assist travellers reach The Land of Nod

To promote Continental Airlines 180 degree BusinessFirst flat bed seats, The Liquid Way oversaw consumer face-to-face activity, prominence ‘The Land of Nod’.

The activity, undertaken by the Surrey creative agency, took place then to London’s Canary Wharf tube station, centered around ‘The Land of Nod’ theme, highlighting how business passengers could enjoy a good night’s sleep on the airline’s overnight flights from London to New York with the flat bed seat.

This comprised floating ‘Z’ bubbles filling the sky, as the promotions team, dressed in pyjamas and dressing gowns, handed out flyers to passers-by which presented the chance to succeed two return Business First flights to New York, through the campaign website.

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Continental to open its foremost nonstop route to Africa

Despite its name, Continental Airlines Inc. had forever omitted one continent from its destinations -- Africa. But that's going to possibility in November 2011 when the airline will start flying nonstop from its Houston hub to Nigeria.

Pending government approval, Continental will fly once daily each way among Lagos, Nigeria, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Travelers on this way will fly in Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

According to Continental, this would create Houston the only city in the western hemisphere -- and one of only four in the world -- with nonstop service to each inhabited continent.