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Continental plans to grow capacity at Cleveland by 40 percent
Continental Airlines recently announced a three-phase plan that would see its capacity at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) increase by 40 percent over a two-year period. Phase I saw the airline boost capacity from Cleveland to many of its U.S. mainline markets, including San Francisco, Calif.; Orlando, Fla.; Seattle, Wash.; and Los Angeles, Calif. The carrier also added service to Quebec City and Ottawa in Canada. By the end of the year, Continental expects its operation in Cleveland to be 10 percent larger than it was in 2006.
In early 2008, Continental plans to add 27 new flights to 12 new nonstop destinations including Greensboro, N.C.; Omaha, Neb.; Savannah, Ga.; Birmingham, Ala.; Charleston, S.C.; Green Bay, Wis.; Tulsa, Okla.; Little Rock, Ark.; Memphis, Tenn.; Lansing, Mich.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Kalamazoo, Mich. Additional cities will be announced as the airline receives approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
A number of mainline aircraft will be re-allocated to support the growth at Cleveland. In addition, smaller jets, flown under the Continental Express brand, will be used for non-stop service in smaller markets. Continental Airlines is the biggest carrier at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The airline is receiving USD $16 million from the state of Ohio to support its expansion plans.
Sources: Business Travel News, Houston Chronicle
