Carry-On Baggage Restrictions for Continental Airlines

Passengers in all classes are allowed to carry 1 piece of baggage with you on the flight at no extra charge. The maximum weight for carry-on baggage must not exceed 18 kg, with a total dimension (L + W + H) of 115 cm.

Travelers may also take items for personal use into the cabin including laptops, cameras, purses, mp3 players, food, pillows, etc. For the complete list of allowed carry-on and personal items on Continental Airlines please visit their Baggage Restrictions Page.

Continental Airlines Special Luggage Requirements

Continental Airlines allows passengers to take some non-traditional traveling items with them to their destinations including camping equipment, wheelchairs and skis. For more information on traveling with these special items, visit Continental Airlines’ Baggage Allowance Page.

Continental Airlines Seating Options

Continental Airlines offers 3 options for seating on their flights:

Economy Class

Economy class seating on Continental Airlines has a distance of 31-32 inches between seats. Seat features vary greatly between aircraft, and for more information see Continental Airlines Economy Class page.

Business Class (called Business First on Continental Airlines)

Business Class service is available on international flights on Boeing 757, 767 and 777 aircraft. Business Class seats have a distance of 55 inches between seats, personal monitors and laptop power points. Flat bed seats, which have a length of 6 ft 6 inches and a full 180 degree recline, are being installed across the Boeing fleet. Further information on Business First can be found on the Continental Airlines Business First page.

First Class

First Class seating on Continental Airlines varies greatly between aircraft but includes a high standard of comfort and facilities/service. For more information, please see Continental Airlines First Class page.

Traveling with Pets on Continental Airlines

Don’t forget Whiskers!

Flying with your pets can be a safe and fun experience if airline rules and regulations are followed. Live pets can only be transported to countries where the regulations of the country permit, and subject to the terms and conditions specified by that country. Pets can often travel on flights with you in the cabin, in the hold as checked baggage, or in the hold, as cargo. See Continental Airlines’ Traveling with Pets.

Continental Airlines In-flight Service, Beverages, and Meals

Dependant on the flight, and type of aircraft, Continental Airlines offers a wide variety of food, beverage and entertainment options.

Economy Class offers a varied entertainment program, according to your flight. Some aircraft provide programming on overhead screens, and some have personal screens with more than 75 channels of DIRECTV and 8 channels of premium programming. See Continental Airlines Economy Class page for further information on the latest entertainment facilities available on your flight. Complimentary meals are provided at designated meal times for flights over two hours and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. Meals are available for a range of special diets if required, but must be booked in advance.

Business Class offers multi channel personal entertainment facilities and power points, but facilities vary between aircraft. Further information is available via the Continental Airlines Business First page. The Business Class meal service includes a wide variety of delicious menu selections as well as premium wines and champagne. There is also an executive meal option which is available at any time during the flight. Details of menus for specific routes can be found on Continental Airlines Business First Dining page.

First Class offers a range of entertainment facilities, depending on the flight. It varies from overhead video programming to more than 75 channels of DIRECTV on personal screens. Further information about facilities available on individual aircraft can be found on Continental Airlines First Class page. Fine dining, including a hot multi-course meal service and complimentary alcoholic beverages, is available on flights over 2 hours. See the Continental Airlines First Class page above, and Fine Dining page for further information.

Continental Airlines Fleet

Continental Airlines operates a fleet consisting mainly of Boeing airplanes. Their fleet consists of Boeing B777, 767, 757, 737, Bombardier CRJ200, Q400, Q200, Embraer ERJ145 and Beechcraft 1900 planes.

Continental Airlines Lounge: Presidents Club

Presidents Club Lounge is the official airport lounge of Continental Airlines. Presidents Clubs are fully operational in 19 cities, including Houston, Newark and Dallas.

Presidents Club access is available to Business First and International Business Class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold Elite customers.