WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – December 8, 2010 – Continental Airlines is launching twice-weekly nonstop service, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from Newark Liberty International Airport (ERW) to Curaçao International Airport (CUR), on December 18, 2010. The new, direct service makes Curaçao less than five hours away from Newark and an ideal destination just in time for the holidays.

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:

Wednesdays & Saturdays

EWR – Newark at 8:50 a.m.

CUR – Curaçao at 2:40 p.m.

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 from Newark to Curaçao, making the Dutch island an even more desirable and accessible destination for travel agents with clients in the Tri-State area,” said Curaçao Tourist Board Marketing Manager North America André Rojer.

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

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 location, 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.