United Continental Rebrands Airport Lounges as United Clubs www.SteeleTravelBlog.com

October 3, 2011
United Continental Holdings, Inc. is renaming United’s and Continental’s Presidents Club as the United Club. At more than 50 lounges in 39 airports worldwide, United Clubs offer members and their guests complimentary bar service, light snacks and beverages; business amenities such as Wi-Fi, conference rooms and workstations; and personalized assistance with reservations, seat selection, upgrades and boarding passes....
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American Introduces New Premium Products on International Flights

August 31, 2011
American Airlines is introducing a new suite of premium class amenities. The product additions are designed with the customer’s comfort and convenience in mind and will roll out on select international flights in First and Business Class cabins beginning Sept. 1. Customers traveling onboard American’s flights between the U.S. and London Heathrow (LHR) will be among the first to enjoy the new offerings.

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United Continental Set to Invest $500 Million in Onboard Product

August 28, 2011
United Continental Holdings said it will invest more than a half-billion dollars in its onboard product. The newly merged airline is adding flat-bed seating on 62 additional long-haul aircraft, bringing total aircraft with flat-bed seats to 185. It also has added Economy Plus seating and Channel 9 air traffic control audio to more than 300 aircraft.

United Continental has nearly doubled the overhead storage space on...

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