Continental Airlines makes 1,700 jobs cuts
Continental Airlines has said that it is to cut 1,700 jobs amid a slump in revenue and passenger numbers. The airline is also increasing its fees for checking in bags and for making reservations by telephone.

The airline lost $213m (£129.9m) between April and June, after many business passengers put off travel or bought cheaper tickets.

The cuts, which will include management and clerical positions, could save the firm $100m by next year, it added.

The staff cuts were part of “aggressive steps to increase revenue and reduce costs”, Continental’s chief executive Larry Kellner said.

The carrier had previously cut 500 jobs for reservation agents and given leave of absence to 700 flight attendants.