http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/continental_airlines/index.html en-us Copyright 2007 First Class Flyer, Inc. (888) 980.9922. All rights Reserved. Flight Bliss webmaster@iproduction.com 1000Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:54:18 CDT 1000Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:54:18 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.com It's been a long summer with little relief from high fares, as airlines have made hanging onto a buck into an Olympic sport. Four airlines, however, are loosening the grip on premium fares to close the season with a rare special on domestic Business and First Class travel, offering fares as low as $134, one-way. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/domestic-first-class-fare-war-american-delta-airtran-continental-airlines_265-1.html?stype=rss With most major airlines finding new ways to tax the loyalty of their mileage program members (of little value to economy class travelers nowadays), Continental had been unexpectedly quiet … until now. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-mines-silver-gold-elite-status-fees-upgrades_257-1.html?stype=rss The backyard barbeque is barely warmed up, yet one airline is already trying to tempt you with some year-end holiday fares. Continental wins the 2008 award for early kickoff of turkey-season travel, with round-trip Business Class fares to Europe starting at just $1,020 (plus taxes) for November travel; $1,220 in December/January. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/holiday-business-class-fares-europe-london-continental-begin-but-dont-jump_251-1.html?stype=rss If you plan to visit the Far East from the East Coast, here's a way to make a nice deposit to your OnePass miles account in the process ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-bonus-miles-business-class-seats_231-1.html?stype=rss I've closely tracked summer discount Business Class fares to Europe since they began, and I can tell you that this year's deals seem predictable, and good ... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/more-airlines-offer-discount-business-class-airfares_224-1.html?stype=rss For a limited time, you can earn 9,999 bonus miles when you rent with Budget for five consecutive days or more. That's a tempting offer¬—let's look at the fine print... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-onepass-bonus-miles-with-budget-car-rental_193-1.html?stype=rss Continental Airlines recently announced "'updates" to its OnePass mileage program, making an uninviting program more costly. Effective Feb. 1, 2008, the changes (mainly increases in reward levels), primarily target Business and First Class travelers. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/domestic/continental-business-class-flights-skyrocket-onepass_177-1.html?stype=rss We're about halfway through the Holiday Fare season, but there's still time to book Business Class seats to Asia at big savings if you act quickly... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/asia/discount-business-class-travel-to-asia_180-1.html?stype=rss If you're seeking that extra measure of service and comfort of a cheap Business Class flight for your December holiday air travel to Europe, three carriers who know how to pamper--British Airways, Eos, and Virgin--have arrived fashionably late to the party, with fares that represent excellent value. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/cheap-business-class-flight-to-europe_178-1.html?stype=rss Last month we examined the holiday fare war started by Continental and immediately matched by American. Fares start at an amazingly low $900, round-trip, plus taxes. (This year's Thanksgiving fares to European cities are even lower than last.)Now, over eight more carriers have joined in, which works in your favor. Given the state of the dollar, that's something to be thankful for. With so many choices, the goal is getting the best Business Class seat. … http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/Business-Class-Travel-to-Europe-mileage-upgrade-strategy_169-1.html?stype=rss If you want to fly First Class for the long flight from the mainland to Hawaii, consider departing from the "North Star State." Northwest is using a new, internationally configured A330 on its Minneapolis-Honolulu route (one flight daily). This is arguably the best airline seat... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/hawaii/fly-first-class-to-Hawaii_91-1.html?stype=rss The best cheap First Class ticket to Hawaii can be had for about the same money as coach, with Northwest Airlines. But you won't find it the traditional way. If you call Northwest for a quote on a cheap First Class ticket from Los Angeles to Honolulu, you'll be told... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/hawaii/cheap-First-Class-ticket-to-Hawaii_122-1.html?stype=rss The Best Premium Economy seat to London is Virgin Atlantic's Premium Economy seat. Measuring 21 inches wide, it's the biggest Premium Economy seat by three inches, and equivalent to many other airlines' Business Class seats. Covered in sumptuous purple leather... http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/Best-Premium-Economy-seat-to-London_123-1.html?stype=rss Business Class seats are not all the same. The seat-width and recline often depend on the type of aircraft. Continental's Business Class service is offered on international flights on B777, B767 and B757 aircraft, but the seats are not all the same. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/discount-business-class-travel-to-Europe_108-1.html?stype=rss If you shop carefully for holiday travel, you may find some Continental Airlines discount Business Class airfares from the US to Europe at astonishing low prices. http://www.flightbliss.com/flightbliss/tips/europe/discount-Business-Class-airfare-to-Europe_158-1.html?stype=rss