Continental Airlines to sell extra-legroom economy-class seats
From 17 March, Continental Airlines will offer customers the option of purchasing premium seat assignments for unreserved economy-class seats that feature extra legroom. Continental’s OnePass Elite frequent flyer members and their travelling companions will be able to continue to assign themselves seats with extra legroom in economy class without charge.
The seats differ from others in the economy-class cabin only in terms of legroom, and were already on the aircraft – for example in exit rows. “Our customers want more choices,” said Jim Compton, Continental’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “Seats with additional legroom are higher-value seats, and we want to offer them to customers who recognise that value.”
Depending on the type of aircraft and row, these seats provide customers with a minimum of 7in additional legroom. Customers will be able to purchase the seats on the airline’s website or at the airport kiosk during the normal check-in period, 24 hours prior to departure of the first flight in an itinerary. Pricing for the premium seats will vary depending on a number of factors, including the length of the flight and market. Extra legroom seats will be offered on all Continental and Continental Express flights. However, most Continental Connection flights are excluded.
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