Continental Airlines Launches Year-Round, Twice Weekly Nonstop Flights to Curaçao from Newark

New Nonstop Service Wednesday and Saturdays Make Travel to Curaçao Easier Than Ever!

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continental Airlines is launching twice-weekly nonstop service, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR), on December 18, 2010. The new service makes Curaçao, the world’s newest country as of October 10, 2010, more accessible to the Tri-State area than ever.

“The new Continental service brings huge potential for growth in arrivals to Curaçao from our primary markets of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We also expect increased arrivals on this route from Canada.”

Continental Flight CO1862 will depart Newark at 8:50 a.m. and arrive in Curaçao at 2:40 p.m. Continental Flight CO1863 will depart Curaçao at 3:40 p.m. and arrive in Newark at 7:40 p.m. The flight schedule is as follows:

Flight	Days	Departs	Arrives
CO1862	Wednesdays & Saturdays	EWR – Newark at 8:50 a.m.	CUR – Curaçao at 2:40 p.m.
CO1863	Wednesdays & Saturdays	CUR – Curaçao at 3:40 p.m.	EWR – Newark at 7:40 p.m.

“We are pleased to announce of the launch of Continental’s year-round nonstop, twice weekly flights to Curaçao, making Curaçao more accessible than ever to the Tri-State area,” said Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America André Rojer. “The new Continental service brings huge potential for growth in arrivals to Curaçao from our primary markets of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. We also expect increased arrivals on this route from Canada.”

Continental previously offered weekly, seasonal nonstop flights from Newark to Curaçao.

With new nonstop flights available, travelers looking to escape the chill of the winter months in the Tri-State area will find it impossible to resist Curaçao’s “Escape the Winter Blues” offer. Guests will delight in leaving the cold weather behind, in exchange for Curaçao’s year-round tropical, sun-drenched beaches with vibrant and colorful scenery.

Those who book a holiday in Curaçao will save money by getting a fourth night FREE by booking before January 8, 2011 for travel between January 1 and April 1, 2011. Visit curacao.com/winter for more information and to book.

Continental Airlines Vacations is offering special savings to Curaçao in honor of the new service. For more information on how to save on your next trip to Curaçao visit: www.COvacations.com/curacao.

Curaçao becoming its own country on October 10, 2010 has helped to propel the island onto North America’s travel radar as an up-and-coming destination for 2011. Curaçao’s new country status, as well as increased airlift from Continental Airlines, new attractions, endless natural beauty and vast cultural offerings, is propelling it into the spotlight, making the Dutch Caribbean isle a spot North Americans are quickly adding to their must-visit list.

About Curaçao

Selected as one of the top 10 Destinations for 2010 by Bing.com, Curaçao – a UNESCO World Heritage site - boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture that welcomes visitors to this unique island paradise. Curaçao became its own autonomous country, within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 10, 2010. With its pristine dive sites, secluded beaches, championship golf and rich local cuisine, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone – from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. Curaçao enjoys an ideal locale, situated in between Aruba and Bonaire, just 35 miles north of Venezuela. Unlike many Caribbean islands, Curaçao sits on the fringe of the hurricane belt, and has avoided hurricane activity for 123 years. To learn more about the island of Curaçao visit Curacao.com. To request a FREE Curaçao information package click here or call toll free 1.800.328.7222.

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