All Continental Airlines nonstop flights between
Hong Kong and New York now feature brand new flat-bed
BusinessFirst seats.
Continentals new BusinessFirst seats allow
customers to lie completely flat, reclining 180-degrees and
providing 6 feet (2 meters) of sleeping space in the fully
extended position. The business class seat is one of the widest in
the air, measuring up to 27 inches. Electronic controls enable
customers to easily move the seat to an infinite number of
adjustments, including lumbar support and fully extended sleep
positions. Laptop power, headset and USB plugs are conveniently
tucked above the customers shoulder and iPod connectivity is also
available in each seat. The seats feature 15.4-inch video monitors
for customers to enjoy on-demand movies, music and games.
Continental Airlines operates daily nonstop
flights from Hong Kong
to New York with Boeing 777 aircraft as flight CO98. The
new flat-bed BusinessFirst seat was first rolled out on this
flight on 1 November 2009. The airline will continue to install
the new flat-bed seats on its remaining Boeing 777 and 757-200 fleet.
In addition, Continental took delivery of two new Boeing 777
aircraft outfitted with the flat-bed seats at the end of July.
In addition to the
flat-bed seats, other BusinessFirst amenities include:
- Complimentary luxury limousine transfer to and from Hong
Kong Intl Airport - Concierge service to provide
personalized on-the-ground assistance - Complimentary
airport lounge access - 3 pieces of checked baggage
allowance - Personal on-demand entertainment system in
every seat offering 250 movies, 250 TV programs, 3,000 songs, 25
interactive video games and Berlitz Word Traveler program - 150% mileage accrual for OnePass members
- Premium
wines and menu selections designed by Congress of Chefs and
Sommeliers - Priority baggage, check-in and boarding line -
2-2-2 configuration
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