I was looking into (and still reeavaluate) Continental after UA abandoned ZRH. While CO's U.S. domestic programm is very attractive (e.g. generous, unlimited upgrades) the major drawbacks for intercontinental flyers seem to be:

- limited upgrade program: confirmation only 30 days or less before flight, no complimentary systemwide upgrade certs,

- only 2-class aircraft configuration: no possibilty to upgrade from C to F, limited upgrade potential due to unfavorable C/Y seat ratio

- reported difficulties in booking business class award seats in the first place

While I am open to and willing to lear about CO program changes/improvements, sofar I decided to stick with * alliance.



[This message has been edited by cesco.g (edited 03-20-2002).]