Is continental still a small airline?

Continental was still a small airline when compared with the country's other major airlines, even though its route network had been expanded greatly by the addition of Kansas City and San Antonio, Texas, as flight destinations.

What happened between Continental Airlines & United Airlines?

Continental had a significant presence in the south and east, while United had a substantial presence in the west. In September 2010, both airline's shareholders voted for the merger, creating for a time the world's largest airline.

What was Continental Airlines like at the time of the merger?

At the time of the merger with United, Continental was the fourth-largest airline in the US based on passenger-miles flown and the fifth largest in total passengers carried. Continental operated flights to destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions.