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All Continental Airlines nonstop flights between Hong Kong and New York will feature the brand new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats starting from August 6.

Continental’s new BusinessFirst seats allow customers to lie completely flat, reclining 180-degrees and providing 6 ½ feet (2 meters) of sleeping space in the fully extended position. It is one of the widest business-class seats in the air, measuring up to 27 inches.

Electronic controls enable customers to easily move the seat to an infinite number of adjustments, including lumbar support and fully extended sleep positions. Laptop power, headset and USB plugs are conveniently tucked above the customer’s shoulder and iPod connectivity is also available at the seat.

The seats feature 15.4-inch video monitors for customers to enjoy on-demand movies, music and games.

Continental Airlines operates daily nonstop service from Hong Kong to New York with the Boeing 777 aircraft as flight CO98, and the new flat-bed BusinessFirst seat was first rolled out on this flight on November 1, 2009.

Continental will continue to install the new flat-bed seats on remainding its B777 and B757-200 fleet. In addition, Continental took delivery of two new Boeing 777 aircraft outfitted with the flat-bed seats at the end of July.

*Flat-bed seats may not be available in the event of aircraft substitution

In addition to the world-class flat-bed seats, other BusinessFirst amenities include:

 Complimentary luxury limousine transfer to and from Hong Kong Int’l Airport

 Concierge service to provide personalized on-the-ground assistance

 Complimentary airport lounge access

 3 pieces of checked baggage allowance

 Personal on-demand entertainment system in every seat offering 250 movies, 250 TV programs, 3,000 songs, 25 interactive video games and Berlitz Word Traveler program.

 150% mileage accrual for OnePass members

 Premium wines and menu selections designed by “Congress of Chefs and Sommeliers”

 Priority baggage, check-in and boarding line

 2-2-2 configuration onboard with no middle seat