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December 15, 2003
David F. Byron, APR
Community Information Director

Continental Express to offer nonstop seasonal service to Cleveland; First flight ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday

Continental Airlines Wednesday will launch daily seasonal jet service between Daytona Beach International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Officials from Continental, the Airport and the Volusia County Council will cut the ribbon on the first flight in a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Continental ticket counter in the lobby of the main terminal.

“This is very positive news for the Airport and the region,” said Airport Director Dennis McGee, who noted that Daytona Beach has been a strong winter and Spring Break destination for Midwest and Canadian travelers. The new service will help to meet the needs of those passengers during the busy season.

Continental Express, the regional subsidiary of Continental Airlines, will operate the new seasonal flight using ERJ-145 regional jets, according to McGee. The new flight will depart the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Continental’s third largest hub, at 9:15 a.m. and arrive in Daytona Beach at 11:43 a.m. The return flight will depart Daytona Beach at 12:10 p.m. and arrive in Cleveland at 2:33 p.m.

The seasonal Cleveland service will increase Continental’s daily flights from Daytona Beach to three arrivals and departures.

The new service is the result of combined efforts of the Airport and Volusia’s three tourism advertising authorities that will provide marketing assistance and support to launch the new service, McGee said. The service is in effect until May 31.

In addition, Continental also announced the airline intends to continue its year-round nonstop jet service to New York, according to Bob Cortelyou, Continental’s Staff Vice-president of Scheduling. Twice-daily nonstop service to Newark Liberty International Airport began in December 2002. The airline said the airport’s marketing efforts have contributed to the New York route’s development.

For additional information please contact Stephen J. Cooke Director of Business Development 386-248-8030, extension 8309, or Continental Airlines Corporate Communications at 713/324-5080.

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