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USA is the most advanced country in the world and is economically one of the strongest in the world. USA comprises several states which in themselves are very much advanced and developed and provide all kind of facilities to the citizens that can be expected from a modern state. One of the biggest advantage that the people in USA enjoy is transportation. All parts of this huge nation has got excellent transport network that not only connects every state with each other and also helps immensely in the business and trading activities.
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Transportation network in USA may be said to be one of the biggest contributor to its economy. Besides, the transportation network also contributes in the growth of the tourism industry in the country. Apart from modes of public transportation like bus, train, metro, taxi, all states in USA are very well-served by a strong air transportation network that has brought USA closer to the rest of the world. Then country in itself is the hub of numerous international airlines and is also served by many other. The air transportation network of USA is the busiest in the world as most of the cities in the huge nation serve as the hubs of several airlines. Continental Airlines is one such airline in USA.
A USA certified air carrier, Continental Airlines is based in Houston Texas and is at present the fourth largest airline in the country and the eighth largest in the world in terms of revenue passenger mile. Continental Airlines operate large number of flights regularly in several destinations throughout the country and also Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. Everyday Continental Airlines operate 3000 flights among which 151 flights travel to domestic destinations and 120 to international destinations. At present Continental Airlines has a staff strength of 42,200 employees. Cleveland Hopkins International Airlines in Ohio is the main hub of Continental Airlines and the other two are at George Bush International Airport in Texas and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. According to some experts, the operation of Continental Airlines is most concentrated among six major US carriers. The airline also has a subsidiary airline named Continental Micronesia which operates around Micronesia. Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport is the hub for Continental Micronesia and it is the only airline that connects Micronesia with destinations in East and Southeast Asia.
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