HOUSTON,
Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines
(NYSE: CAL) today announced that effective immediately it will waive the fee
for a third checked bag for active U.S. military personnel. Continental has
always allowed active service members to check two bags without charge.
"We understand the special needs of our many military travelers," said Jim
Compton, Continental's executive vice president marketing. "By enhancing our
baggage policy in this manner, we are adding to a significant set of benefits
that we offer to service personnel when they travel with us."
The new policy allows military customers on official orders to check three
bags which are up to 70 pounds and 115 linear inches each at no charge.
Family members traveling with or without the military customer on orders may
check three bags not exceeding 70 pounds and 62 linear inches each at no
charge when traveling on official business.
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