Continental Airlines Suspends Operations at Cleveland Hub Sunday Due to Airport Power Outage

PR Newswire

CLEVELAND, Jan. 10

CLEVELAND, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that it has suspended operations at its Cleveland hub at Hopkins International Airport through 6 p.m. today due to a widespread airport power outage.  The company is making its best efforts to re-accommodate customers traveling today on alternate flights.

Customers scheduled on flights to, from or through Continental's hub at Cleveland on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 are permitted a one-time date or time change to their itinerary without penalty. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment may be requested.  Complete details are available at continental.com.

Change flights at continental.com for no fee

The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in "Manage Reservations."

Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent.

continental.com provides an overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flights. Automated flight status information is also available at

800-784-4444.