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This was posted on flightinfo.com from the looks of the post it came from an internal posting at UA/CO

Date: November 25, 2011
Expires: December 31, 2011
File #: I – 11 – 212
Subject: Single Call Sign Migration
To: All B756 Pilots
On the last day of November, Continental Flight 86 will arrive in Newark from Shanghai. When
the crew accepts their clearance to the gate, it will mark the last time we utter “Continental” on
our radios. While we will experience mixed emotions with the retirement of our proud call sign,
our brand and our heritage lives on.
The Air Carrier Certificate employed by legacy United Airlines (UALA011A) will cease to
operate at 0600 Central time (1200Z) on 11/30/11. All legacy Continental and legacy United
flights will operate using the certificate currently employed by Continental (CALA014A). Both
legacy airlines will file flight plans and operate with “United” flight numbers.

 

[Calpilot]

This was posted on flightinfo.com from the looks of the post it came from an internal posting at UA/CO

Date: November 25, 2011
Expires: December 31, 2011
File #: I – 11 – 212
Subject: Single Call Sign Migration
To: All B756 Pilots
On the last day of November, Continental Flight 86 will arrive in Newark from Shanghai. When
the crew accepts their clearance to the gate, it will mark the last time we utter “Continental” on
our radios. While we will experience mixed emotions with the retirement of our proud call sign,
our brand and our heritage lives on.
The Air Carrier Certificate employed by legacy United Airlines (UALA011A) will cease to
operate at 0600 Central time (1200Z) on 11/30/11. All legacy Continental and legacy United
flights will operate using the certificate currently employed by Continental (CALA014A). Both
legacy airlines will file flight plans and operate with “United” flight numbers.

 

[Calpilot]

It is true! As of 11/30/11 we start using the United call sign for all the Continental flights.......

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

So long, CO. Certainly one of the industry's more colorful carriers.


From Gordon Bethune's FB page:

Gordon Bethune
Today is the first day since 1937 that there are no Continental Airline airplanes operating anywhere in the world. Thousands of ex cons are saddened by the loss of a great brand that brought pride to so many of us. Unlike other airlines who disappeared, CO was the only one who went out "On Top". Most admired global airline, more JD Power awards than any airline ever...you name it, CO won it......every customer satisfaction award, 100 best places to work in America for six straight years. It's like a college diploma, it's our accomplishment and it's in the record books. We can all go do other things but we will always be tied by our joint accomplishment....making CO the best airline there ever was. My thanks to all of you who went the extra mile to put us on the map. No one could have done it better than you. gb
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Jorge Castano You always knew how to rally the troops. You made those years unforgettable, that story was the reason I wanted to work here and still is, live on Continental, if only in our hearts.
about an hour ago · Like · 1

Reese Laneta We will always be Continental in our hearts, but thank you Gordon for thanking all of us! It's been a pleasure!!
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Frank Gaona Thank you Gordon, it was a great ride for 15 years. Continental will always be in my heart.
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Loida Doctor-West Will ALWAYS be CONTINENTAL "AIR MICRONESIA" in my heart! Thanks for the memories, CONTINENTAL! It's been a GREAT run!
about an hour ago · Like

Patti Chavez As an "ex-con" I thank you for the opportunity to have been part of this history because we all know how this story would have ended if you did not do the things you did!!
about an hour ago · Like

Celia Regina Maluf Dear Gordon, I spoke about you today so many times. I told many of my students and clients what your genius made to bring CO from worst to first!
about an hour ago · Like

Jeffrey Allan Pittman Hess And you are the one who will be remember by history as the man who made it what it was!
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[Dont call me Shirley]

Who --- of a certain age --- can forget this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSaE2QOd00&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLC72472CA9C267FDB

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

But I really liked this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsHalHxyYa8&feature=related

 

[Dont call me Shirley]

ATC audio with last flight with CO call sign:

http://www.liveatc.net/forums/atcaviation-audio-clips/end-of-an-era-co86-lands-at-ewr/

 

[xUT]

Personally, CO employees are as great as any other.
After 3 BK's and Lorenzo feeding EAL assets to CO, I really don't care.