Continental Airlines Recognized for Outstanding Food Service By PAX International Readership Awards
HOUSTON – Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has been awarded „Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier“ in the Americas category by PAX International Readership Awards 2006.
„Continental continues to be recognized as an industry leader in food service,“ said Sandra Pineau, Continental’s staff vice president of food services. „By selecting us for this award, our peers in the industry have acknowledged our commitment to provide a quality product while maintaining meals at mealtimes on our flights.“
The awards, known as the Oscars of the travel catering industry, recognize excellence in performance achievement and product development. Winners are selected in a readership survey conducted by PAX International Magazine, which is recognized as a key signpost for the travel catering industry, focusing on the latest developments and trends.
[GADS_NEWS]Continental Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,200 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 151 domestic and 136 international destinations. More than 400 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 43,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 61 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture.
In 2006, Continental Airlines won its sixth J.D. Power and Associates award since 1996. The carrier received the highest rank in customer satisfaction among network carriers in North America in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Airline Satisfaction Index Survey(SM). For the third consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 Most Admired Global Airline on its 2006 list of Most Admired Global Companies. Continental was also named the No. 1 airline on the publication’s 2006 America’s Most Admired airline industry list. Additionally, Continental again won major awards at the OAG Airline of the Year Awards including „Best Airline Based in North America“ for the third year in a row, and „Best Executive/Business Class“ for the fourth consecutive year. For more company information, visit continental.com.
