HOUSTON, Texas (27 June 2005) -- Continental Airlines announced it will begin weekly direct flights from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bonaire, a ScubaPoll.com Top 10 rated scuba diving destination in the Netherlands Antilles. Continental will utilize a Boeing 737 for the new "red-eye" flight which will depart Houston every Friday at 11:30pm and arrive in Bonaire at 6:15am on Saturday. The return flight will depart Bonaire at 8:00am every Saturday and arrive in Houston at 10:50am on Saturday. "The only thing that has hampered enjoyment of Bonaire has been the difficulty of getting there," said Pete Garcia, Staff Vice President, Latin America, Continental Airlines. "We are very pleased to add Bonaire to Continental's growing list of diving markets. If you want prime diving or just to explore a tranquil natural paradise in the Caribbean Sea, Bonaire is a must." | | Bonaire is renowned as one of the world's best scuba diving and snorkeling destinations. More than a quarter million dive consumers voted Bonaire a Top 10 scuba diving destination at ScubaPoll.com in several categories including "Best Destination", "Best Marine Life", "Best Visibility" and "Best Eco Diving". Continental Airlines is the world's sixth largest airline and was named the No. 1 Most Admired Global Airline on Fortune's 2005 list of Most Admired Global Companies. CDNN NewsWire |
