Continental to cease Bristol-Newark

[jan111]

This is on Bristol Airports latest news page,very disappointed.


Continental Airlines is ceasing operation of its daily transatlantic service between Bristol and New York from 7 November.

However, the flight will continue to operate throughout the summer, and existing bookings before 7 November remain unaffected. Customers making travel plans can continue to book with confidence during this period.

Customers with bookings for travel after 7 November will be contacted directly by Continental Airlines with alternative travel arrangements or the offer of a refund.

Bristol Airport will continue to work closely with Continental Airlines to provide an excellent service to passengers until operations cease. The Airport will also be exploring all options to secure an alternative transatlantic service for passengers following Continental’s departure.

[Southsider]

Ohh Noo!! I dont know why this is because the flights are always full [msnsad]

[KarenScott]

only tried it once however it was not going to be the last time, disappointing[V]

[msmiff]

Have used it regularly as we are only 12 miles from the airport !!!
Our last flight back 19th March was only half full....
Seems (according to the news) that they can't sell the first/business class (profitable) seats in sufficient numbers....

[Rhosyn]

I just put some dates in for December according to their website this is the information I received

Continental or its partners offers service between Orlando, FL (MCO) and Bristol, England (BRS) on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays.

[Katys Grandad]

It seems that Bristol airport have announced this ahead of the airline so that might explain why Continental's website doesn't have it.

Reported in the Times yesterday:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/tra...cle7088933.ece

[Rhosyn]

What a shame, I use Continental from Bristol twice a year so easy to get to from South Wales

[Clare R]

Like Martin and Sue I am only 12 miles from the airport but in the other direction (Filton) and use this service 3 times a year. Seems ridiculous to me as the flights are 95% full each time we have used them since they started. Not good news for Bristol Airport which is due to start big expansion plans.

[Katys Grandad]

High loads do not necessarily mean profitability. It's what the passenger is paying not how many of them there are. I suspect Continental believe that aircraft can return more income on another route.

Very few UK regional scheduled services to the US (or anywhere else) left these days. I expect it to get worse before it gets better.[msnsad]

[jpusa66]

I have also used Continental via Newark, it was a good service and also handy for us as I to live not far from the airport (just down the road from you Clare in Stoke Lodge). If looks like the only one we have left now from Bristol is First Choice during the main holiday season.