Tropical Storm Dolly Will Affect Flights Throughout Texas Southern Gulf Coast

HOUSTON, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Dolly.

Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult throughout the Texas Southern Gulf Coast and certain cities in Mexico. This forecast will force some delays and cancellations of flights at airports in the region through Friday.

To avoid inconvenience, travelers scheduled on flights through July 25 may wish to delay commencement of their trip.

Customers ticketed for travel through July 25 to or from certain affected airports in the region (see continental.com for applicable airports), are permitted a one-time date or time change to their flights without penalty for rescheduled travel originating by Aug. 1. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment can be requested.

The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in "Manage Reservations." Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent. continental.com provides an overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flights. Automated flight status information is also available at 800-784-4444.