Jul 19, 2008 17:17
HOUSTON, June 19, 2008 â Continental Airlines NYSE: CAL yesterday announced that it was named the âBest Airline in North Americaâ at the 2008 OAG Airline of the Year Awards. This is the fifth straight year that Continental has received the award. In addition, Continental was awarded the “Best Airline Finance Deal,” a new award category, recognizing the success of the airline’s April 2007 financing transaction, which raised $1.1 billion for the purchase of 30 new 737NG aircraft delivering in 2008. The awards are based on votes by frequent flyers around the world who subscribe to OAG print and electronic travel information products. Bob Schumacher, Continentalâs Senior Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland, accepted the awards on behalf of the airline at the ceremony in London.