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CO announces daily IAH-LOS
service as of November 2011
CO today announced plans to launch
new daily nonstop flights between Houston and Lagos (LOS), Nigeria, beginning
Nov. 10, 2011, subject to government approval. It will be the first daily
scheduled service offered between Texas and Africa by any carrier.
Lagos will be CO’s first destination
in Africa and the 30th city in its trans-Atlantic route network. It is the
second new international destination announced in the last month that will be
served nonstop from IAH. CO currently serves 63 international destinations
nonstop from IAH and recently announced plans to begin nonstop service between
IAH and Auckland (AKL) beginning Nov. 16, 2011, subject to government
approval.
With the addition of flights to
Africa, Houston will become one of just four cities in the world – and the only
city in the Western Hemisphere – to have nonstop service to every inhabited
continent on the globe.
“We are excited to continue to
expand our international route network from Houston by adding nonstop service to
Lagos,” said Jeff. “This flight will link two energy capitals and fill the
growing demand for nonstop service between the two cities – a route which is
currently not served by any other airline.”
“Houston stands to gain economically
from this new direct connection to Africa, particularly in our energy and
tourism industries,” said Houston Mayor Annise Parker. “It’s a win that will
help facilitate increased commerce and trade, a direct benefit to the businesses
and citizens of both regions.”
“It is vitally important to our
local economy that Continental continue to expand and add critical destinations
like Lagos, Nigeria, for service from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport,” said
Congressman Gene Green. “This new route will also prove important for the growth
of our energy industry here in Houston.”
“With this new USA-Africa route,
Continental is doing more to make the business of international business its
business, and that’s a good thing,” said Congressman Al Green.
“This new service will drive the
creation of new business connections between Houston and Nigeria, particularly
in the energy sector,” said Congressman Kevin Brady. “Growth at Houston’s
Intercontinental Airport helps create jobs here at home and bring in dollars to
our communities while offering more options for our business
travelers.”
“As international trade continues to
be an increasingly integral part of growing our economy, this improved service
by Continental will enhance economic development and create jobs not only for
the energy industry, but for all Houston and the state of Texas as a whole,”
said Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis.