Continental's new Newark service will replace its daily Cleveland service and will reconnect Northeastern Pennsylvania with the New York City metropolitan area.

With the new service to Newark, Continental will double their current schedule of daily flights. These flights will be operated by Continental Connection carrier CommutAir and will be flown using 37-seat Bombardier Q200 aircraft.

"For both our business and leisure travelers, service through Newark provides better connectivity to destinations worldwide," stated Barry Centini, Airport Director. Currently, Continental's service in Newark will provide AVP travelers with 164 one-stop connections worldwide.

"We are disappointed with the fact that we are losing nonstop Cleveland service," he added. "However, as airlines continue to announce flight and seat reductions, Continental is doubling their flights at AVP, as well as their seats, and Continental passengers gain an additional 80 destinations by connecting through Newark."

Schedule of service between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Newark effective October 2, 2008 is as follows:

Schedule of service between Newark and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton effective October 2, 2008 is as follows:

For more information on Continental flight schedules and fares, contact Continental Airlines online at www.continental.com, or call Continental Reservations at 1-800-525-0280.

About Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport:
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is your gateway to Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering area travelers approximately 40 daily arrivals and departures to eight major hubs, with one-stop service to over 450 destinations worldwide. Air service is provided by the following airlines: Continental Connection (Cleveland and Newark); Delta Connection (Atlanta and Cincinnati); Myrtle Beach Direct Air (Myrtle Beach); Northwest Airlines (Detroit); United Express (Chicago-O'Hare); and US Airways Express (Charlotte and Philadelphia). For more information, call 1-877-2FLYAVP (235-9287) or visit our web site at www.flyavp.com.

About Continental Airlines:
Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 145 domestic and 138 international destinations. More than 550 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 45,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 69 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For the fifth consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the #1 World's Most Admired Airline on its 2008 list of World's Most Admired Companies.