Continental Lite

Continental Lite
A DC-9-32 in Continental Lite livery
IATA ICAO Call sign
CO COA CONTINENTAL
Founded1993 (1993)
Ceased operations1995 (1995)
(re-integrated into Continental Airlines)
Hubs
Frequent-flyer programOnePass
AllianceWings Alliance (affiliate)
Parent companyContinental Airlines
Key peopleGordon Bethune

Continental Lite was a short-lived subsidiary brand of Continental Airlines established in 1993. The airline folded in 1995 after losing what has been reported in the press as between $140 million[1] and $300 million.[2]

  1. ^ Bryant, Adam (14 April 1995). "COMPANY REPORTS; Continental Is Dropping 'Lite' Service" – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Gwynne, S. C. (24 February 1997). "FLYING INTO TROUBLE". Archived from the original on September 3, 2010 – via www.time.com.