Continental Airlines, Inc.

OST-2007-26949 - Exemption - New York/Newark-Athens

January 16, 2007

Application for an Exemption

Continental applies for an exemption authorizing Continental to provide scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property and mail between New York/Newark and Athens, Greece. Continental asks that this authority become effective as soon as possible for a period of at least two years.

Continental intends to institute daily nonstop New York/Newark-Athens B-767 service on May 3, 2007, and to operate five weekly nonstop B-767 flights during the shoulder season and four weekly flights during the winter. Continental asks that the Department grant it exemption authority on an expedited basis to enable Continental to seek foreign authority and engage in advance sales and marketing activities.

Counsel: Crowell & Moring, Bruce Keiner, 202-624-2615, rbkeiner@crowell.com

January 17, 2007

Re: Polling Results

Continental has received non-objections from the carriers served with its January 16, 2007 exemption application for New York/Newark-Athens authority. Continental would greatly appreciate prompt award of this authority so Continental can secure foreign authority and make the necessary arrangements to institute this new service on May 3, 2007.

Counsel: Crowell & Moring, Bruce Keiner, 202-624-2615, rbkeiner@crowell.com

Filed January 16, 2007 | Issued January 26, 2007

Notice of Action Taken

Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail between New York/Newark and Athens, Greece. Continental plans to begin seasonal service on May 3, 2007.

By: Paul Gretch