Continental Airlines, Inc., former U.S.-based airline that served North American and overseas destinations via hubs mainly in New York, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Houston, Texas; and Guam. After a merger with United Airlines, it ceased operations under its own name in 2012.

Which airlines no longer exist?

It was updated by David Slotnick in March 2020.

• Lakers Airways Skytrain: defunct 1982.
• Braniff international Airways: defunct 1982.
• Eastern Air Lines: defunct 1991.
• Midway Airlines: Defunct 1991.
• Interflug: defunct 1991.
• Pan American World Airways: defunct 1991.
• Tower Air: defunct 2000.
• Ansett Australia: defunct 2001.

When did Gordon Bethune become CEO of Continental Airlines?

Bethune was hired as COO and president of Continental Airlines in 1994, after the airline had twice faced bankruptcy. Bethune later become the airline’s CEO in November 1994, and was elected chairman of the board of directors in 1996.

Who is the current CEO of Continental Airlines?

Gordon Bethune. Gordon M. Bethune (born August 29, 1941) is a retired US airline executive. He was the CEO of Continental Airlines from 1994 until his retirement at the end of 2004. He formerly served on the boards of Honeywell and Prudential Financial.

What was the name of Gordon Bethune’s book?

Bethune released his book, From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental’s Remarkable Comeback, in 1999 detailing his time at that carrier. Following his career with Continental, Bethune went on to serve as the non-executive chairman of the board for the former Aloha Airlines.

What kind of plane does Gordon Bethune fly?

Bethune holds a commercial pilot certificate with type ratings in the Douglas DC-3, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767. In 1978, a Navy friend asked whether Bethune would consider joining Braniff International Airways as a maintenance manager. He agreed and later became the vice president of maintenance.