Continental’s hubs are strategically positioned throughout the United States. Each has unique strengths and provides natural advantages that allow the airline to continue its domestic and international growth.
Houston/George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- 23 companies on the Fortune 500 list are headquartered in Houston
- In addition to being the center of the U.S. energy industry, Houston is also the academic center in the Southwest. Other growing industries include biotech, healthcare, and IT
- Houston is a fast growing metropolis, experiencing a 17.5% growth rate in 2006, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
- Houston serves as an international gateway to Mexico and Latin America
Source: Greater Houston Partnership
| Top Continental Routes from Houston |
| Houston to Los Angeles |
599,263 |
| Houston to Newark |
489,623 |
| Houston to New Orleans |
443,986 |
| Houston to San Antonio |
415,972 |
| Houston to Dallas |
409,696 |
| Houston to Las Vegas |
404,502 |
| Houston to Austin |
389,182 |
| Houston to Orlando |
376,952 |
| Houston to Seattle |
350,921 |
| Houston to New York/La Guardia |
345,578 |
Source: 2006 Continental Airlines Enplanement data
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
- Cleveland is home to 11 Fortune 500 companies
- Cleveland business is a mix of health care, engineering, and manufacturing
- Its Midwest locale also serves as a major air, land and water cargo center
- Growing industries include biotech and biomedical
Source: city-data.com
| Top Continental Routes from Cleveland |
| Cleveland to Houston |
261,611 |
| Cleveland to Newark |
194,834 |
| Cleveland to Las Vegas |
191,535 |
| Cleveland to New York/La Guardia |
140,514 |
| Cleveland to Chicago |
138,783 |
| Cleveland to Orlando |
137,965 |
| Cleveland to Los Angeles |
137,497 |
| Cleveland to Boston |
111,795 |
| Cleveland to Phoenix |
99,764 |
| Cleveland to Washington, D.C. |
86,896 |
Source: 2006 Continental Airlines Enplanement data
New York/Newark Liberty International Airport
- New York/Newark is the global center for business and is home to the most Fortune 500 companies (44) of any U.S. city
- The New York metro area is home to 60% of the nation’s pharmaceutical industry
- New York has the most developed medical infrastructure in the U.S. with 72 hospitals
- 14 of the top 25 financial services firms have their global headquarters in New York
- In 2006, workers in New York City had the highest average weekly wage in the U.S.
- New York serves as Continental’s global gateway to Europe and other key international markets
Source: NYC Economic Development Council
| Top Continental Routes from Newark |
| Newark to Orlando |
581,829 |
| Newark to Houston |
479,420 |
| Newark to Ft. Lauderdale |
429,006 |
| Newark to Las Vegas |
365,007 |
| Newark to Los Angeles |
336,631 |
| Newark to Chicago |
320,341 |
| Newark to Tampa |
311,533 |
| Newark to West Palm Beach |
311,317 |
| Newark to Boston |
285,429 |
| Newark to San Francisco |
276,308 |
Source: 2006 Continental Airlines Enplanement data
