Continental Airlines Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1934

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 109,200

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 8

  • Investments
  • 1

Continental Airlines General Information

Description

Continental Airlines Inc was incorporated in Delaware in 1980. It is a subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. The Company is a United States air carrier engaged in the business of transporting passengers, cargo and mail. With key global air rights in the U.S., Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, UAL has the world's most comprehensive global route network. UAL, through United and Continental and their regional carriers, operates more than 5,600 flights a day to more than 370 U.S. domestic and international destinations from the Company's hubs at Newark Liberty International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Hopkins International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, A.B. Won Pat International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. Including its regional operations, United operates approximately 3,200 flights a day to more than 235 U.S. domestic and international destinations based on its annual flight schedule as of January 1, 2012. Including its regional operations, Continental operates approximately 2,400 flights a day to more than 280 U.S. domestic and international destinations based on its annual flight schedule as of January 1, 2012. All of the Company's domestic hubs are located in large business and population centers, contributing to a large amount of "origin and destination" traffic. The Company's hub and spoke system allows it to transport passengers between a large number of destinations with substantially more frequent service than if each route were served directly. The Company hub system also allows it to add service to a new destination from a large number of cities using only one or a limited number of aircraft. The U.S. airline industry is characterized by substantial competition with respect to fares, fees, routes and services, which is particularly pronounced in domestic markets. It provides air transportation under certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the DOT. Airlines are subject to extensive regulatory and legal compliance requirements that result in significant costs and can adversely affect it.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Varney Speed Lines, Continental Airlines Inc
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1600 Smith Street
  • Department HQSEO
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)
Primary Industry
Air
Vertical(s)
Former Stock Listing
CAL
Corporate Office
  • 1600 Smith Street
  • Department HQSEO
  • Houston, TX 77002
  • United States
+1 (713)

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Continental Airlines Valuation & Funding

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Post-Val Status Debt

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Continental Airlines Patents

Continental Airlines Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-4962357-A Two-dimensional method for spectral editing of nmr signals produced by metabolites containing coupled spins Inactive 07-Jul-1988
US-3049374-A Passenger seat installed food container Inactive 13-Jun-1960

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Continental Airlines Acquisitions (1)

Continental Airlines’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Presidential Airways. The deal was made on 27-Feb-1987.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Presidential Airways 27-Feb-1987 Merger/Acquisition Air
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Continental Airlines Exits (1)

Continental Airlines’s most recent exit was on 27-Feb-1987 from Presidential Airways. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Presidential Airways 27-Feb-1987 Completed
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Continental Airlines FAQs

  • When was Continental Airlines founded?

    Continental Airlines was founded in 1934.

  • Where is Continental Airlines headquartered?

    Continental Airlines is headquartered in Houston, TX.

  • What is the size of Continental Airlines?

    Continental Airlines has 109,200 total employees.

  • What industry is Continental Airlines in?

    Continental Airlines’s primary industry is Air.

  • Is Continental Airlines a private or public company?

    Continental Airlines is a Private company.

  • What is Continental Airlines’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Continental Airlines is .

  • How much funding has Continental Airlines raised over time?

    Continental Airlines has raised $692K.

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