Continental Airlines Unveils New International Arrivals Facility at Newark Internatio

Gordon Werner · 03-28-2002, 02:10 PM

SOURCE: Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines Unveils New International Arrivals Facility at Newark International Airport
Most Convenient U.S. Gateway for International Travel

NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines unveiled its new international arrivals facility at Newark International Airport that houses customs, immigrations and other government services dedicated for the exclusive use by Continental's arriving international customers. The new $80 million facility is the last major milestone in $1.4 billion of customer improvements that has transformed Continental's Newark/New York hub into the premier airport in the region.

"Continental has worked closely with government officials to ensure that this new international arrivals facility was designed to effectively accommodate the specific needs of our international travelers as well as provide a favorable first impression for arriving overseas visitors," said Gordon Bethune, Continental's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Its opening marks a significant milestone in making Continental Airlines the premier carrier and Newark International Airport the most convenient U.S. gateway for international travel."

On a typical day at Newark International Airport, Continental alone has approximately 5,500 customers arriving on 37 international flights. The Boeing 737, 757, 767 and 777 aircrafts arrive from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia.

New International Arrivals Facility

The new international arrivals facility features customs and immigrations offices designed to quickly accommodate arriving international customers including:

Spacious, 120,000 square-foot three-level facility connected to the new C-3 Concourse by a 1,200 foot-long glass enclosed corridor with moving walkways on the third level. The glass corridor overlooks the new C-3 Concourse and has views of the city.
28 immigration processing stations, increasing the airport's total capacity by 50 percent.
Ability to process 1,500 customers per hour, equivalent to a full 777 aircraft arriving every 12 minutes.
An open and spacious Customs hall with 28-foot ceilings and four clerestory window areas.
Four baggage claim carousels, each with 250 feet of luggage space.
5,000 square-foot baggage re-check area just outside customs allowing for convenient connections to other Continental flights.
40,000 square-feet of office space for five federal agencies -- INS, Customs, Agriculture, Public Health and Fish & Wildlife.

With its convenient location in the C-3 Concourse, international customers are able to clear customs and make domestic flight connections without having to change terminals. A separate, sterile walkway leads international customers arriving at the C-3 Concourse through an elevated glass corridor to the new arrivals facility. The facility, which augments international arrivals at Terminal B, is expected to commence operations on April 2.

Previously, all international arrivals at Newark were processed through a single customs and immigration facility at Terminal B. Customers were transported by monorail between international arrivals at Terminal B to connecting domestic flights at Terminal C. The international arrivals facility at Terminal B will remain open and will continue to be shared by all airlines.

"We are proud to work in partnership with Continental Airlines to invest in our state's future," said New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey. "The opening of the new International Arrivals Facility only cements their already solid reputation in New Jersey. The completion of the Global Gateway Project was made possible by an unprecedented level of public/private co-operation and I commend Continental for their longstanding commitment to improving the quality of all our lives."

"This new international arrivals area, with its eye-catching design and focus on customer convenience, embodies the spirit of a Global Gateway," said Port Authority Executive Director Joseph J. Seymour. "Through its portals will pass travelers from every corner of the globe, drawn by the unequaled opportunities our region offers for business, tourism or just plain relaxing at a beach or a Broadway show."

The opening of the new international arrivals facility follows Continental's recent addition of a third concourse in Terminal C and related improvements to the main Terminal C building, along with sweeping improvements made by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey throughout Newark International Airport and inauguration of direct train service between the airport and mid-town Manhattan.

Continental is New York's largest passenger carrier, flying more than 20 million customers a year in and out of the region. With more than 310 daily departures from Newark alone, Continental accounts for more than 60 percent of the airport's flights. Continental flies from Newark to 118 domestic and international cities, including frequent non-stops to Europe, Latin America and Asia.

SOURCE: Continental Airlines

03-28-2002, 02:37 PM

It's a really beautiful facility. The next time you're in EWR be sure to go and check it out. The minute you enter the gate area you feel like you're in Europe. It has a very European flavor to it, all the way down to the yellow signs with black lettering.

continental sat · 03-28-2002, 03:40 PM

I hope i get to visit it soon!

smoothjazz · 03-29-2002, 01:59 AM

Great news... Love Continental...

Cadavre on a stick · 03-29-2002, 05:06 PM

I'm a bit confused. Did they add new jetways/gates too, or is this just a new customs clearing building?

03-28-2002, 02:10 PM	#1
Gordon Werner Insane Collector Join Date: Jun 1998 Location: Somewhere else Age: 37 Posts: 2,059	Continental Airlines Unveils New International Arrivals Facility at Newark Internatio SOURCE: Continental Airlines Continental Airlines Unveils New International Arrivals Facility at Newark International Airport Most Convenient U.S. Gateway for International Travel NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines unveiled its new international arrivals facility at Newark International Airport that houses customs, immigrations and other government services dedicated for the exclusive use by Continental's arriving international customers. The new $80 million facility is the last major milestone in $1.4 billion of customer improvements that has transformed Continental's Newark/New York hub into the premier airport in the region. "Continental has worked closely with government officials to ensure that this new international arrivals facility was designed to effectively accommodate the specific needs of our international travelers as well as provide a favorable first impression for arriving overseas visitors," said Gordon Bethune, Continental's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Its opening marks a significant milestone in making Continental Airlines the premier carrier and Newark International Airport the most convenient U.S. gateway for international travel." On a typical day at Newark International Airport, Continental alone has approximately 5,500 customers arriving on 37 international flights. The Boeing 737, 757, 767 and 777 aircrafts arrive from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. New International Arrivals Facility The new international arrivals facility features customs and immigrations offices designed to quickly accommodate arriving international customers including: Spacious, 120,000 square-foot three-level facility connected to the new C-3 Concourse by a 1,200 foot-long glass enclosed corridor with moving walkways on the third level. The glass corridor overlooks the new C-3 Concourse and has views of the city. 28 immigration processing stations, increasing the airport's total capacity by 50 percent. Ability to process 1,500 customers per hour, equivalent to a full 777 aircraft arriving every 12 minutes. An open and spacious Customs hall with 28-foot ceilings and four clerestory window areas. Four baggage claim carousels, each with 250 feet of luggage space. 5,000 square-foot baggage re-check area just outside customs allowing for convenient connections to other Continental flights. 40,000 square-feet of office space for five federal agencies -- INS, Customs, Agriculture, Public Health and Fish & Wildlife. With its convenient location in the C-3 Concourse, international customers are able to clear customs and make domestic flight connections without having to change terminals. A separate, sterile walkway leads international customers arriving at the C-3 Concourse through an elevated glass corridor to the new arrivals facility. The facility, which augments international arrivals at Terminal B, is expected to commence operations on April 2. Previously, all international arrivals at Newark were processed through a single customs and immigration facility at Terminal B. Customers were transported by monorail between international arrivals at Terminal B to connecting domestic flights at Terminal C. The international arrivals facility at Terminal B will remain open and will continue to be shared by all airlines. "We are proud to work in partnership with Continental Airlines to invest in our state's future," said New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey. "The opening of the new International Arrivals Facility only cements their already solid reputation in New Jersey. The completion of the Global Gateway Project was made possible by an unprecedented level of public/private co-operation and I commend Continental for their longstanding commitment to improving the quality of all our lives." "This new international arrivals area, with its eye-catching design and focus on customer convenience, embodies the spirit of a Global Gateway," said Port Authority Executive Director Joseph J. Seymour. "Through its portals will pass travelers from every corner of the globe, drawn by the unequaled opportunities our region offers for business, tourism or just plain relaxing at a beach or a Broadway show." The opening of the new international arrivals facility follows Continental's recent addition of a third concourse in Terminal C and related improvements to the main Terminal C building, along with sweeping improvements made by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey throughout Newark International Airport and inauguration of direct train service between the airport and mid-town Manhattan. Continental is New York's largest passenger carrier, flying more than 20 million customers a year in and out of the region. With more than 310 daily departures from Newark alone, Continental accounts for more than 60 percent of the airport's flights. Continental flies from Newark to 118 domestic and international cities, including frequent non-stops to Europe, Latin America and Asia. SOURCE: Continental Airlines

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03-28-2002, 02:37 PM	#2
CAL 757-300 Guest Posts: n/a	It's a really beautiful facility. The next time you're in EWR be sure to go and check it out. The minute you enter the gate area you feel like you're in Europe. It has a very European flavor to it, all the way down to the yellow signs with black lettering.

03-28-2002, 03:40 PM	#3
continental sat USAF Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everywhere Age: 23 Posts: 605	I hope i get to visit it soon!

03-29-2002, 05:06 PM	#5
Cadavre on a stick Master Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sin Jose, Ca. USA Posts: 632	I'm a bit confused. Did they add new jetways/gates too, or is this just a new customs clearing building?