Larry Kellner

Many airlines are charging $10 extra for travel on peak days around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Continental Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner was asked Wednesday by an analyst whether that practice could be expanded, and he explained the limits on that strategy. QUESTION: With many planes likely to be nearly full, can airlines extract more revenue from customers? RESPONSE: Airline officials say to themselves, "We think we're going to be full. How do we maximize our revenue on those individual days? But I will also tell you that once you get past the summer, you have an awful lot of days that are ... Read Full Story

Continental Airlines Inc. was close to combining with United Airlines last year until Continental broke off talks, according to several sources close to the talks — neither airline ever confirmed the discussions. With several airlines in financial stress, analysts speculate that United or others could be forced to combine with stronger airlines. Continental President Jeff Smisek, who will become CEO on Jan. 1 after Larry Kellner steps down, was asked Tuesday by an analyst what he would look for in an acquisition target QUESTION: Hypothetically, what are the characteristics you would look for in another airline that you might try to acquire or merge ... Read Full Story

Larry Kellner and Jeff Smisek (Houston Chronicle) Larry Kellner, the 50-year-old chief executive officer and chairman of Continental Airlines, is giving up his post to "return to the private-equity world." Jeff Smisek will take over the position at Continental. Bloomberg reported: Kellner has been CEO since December 2004. He joined Continental in 1995 as chief financial officer, and before that he was CFO at American Savings Bank and at private real-estate investment firm Koll Co. “My leave to leave Continental and return to the private- equity world was a very tough one,” Kellner said in a letter to employees. “This decision is based on ... Read Full Story

This interview with Larry Keller, CEO of Continental Airlines, had elements of “Like Lean” — ideas that are similar to Toyota Production System or Lean approaches. Sometimes it’s just coincidence or common sense (like here) or the … Original post: Leadership Lessons from Larry Kellner – Lean Blog | Mark Graban's … Read Full Story

Broadway on Broadway 2009 Video, Broadway on Broadway 2009 - Kicking Off the 2009, Broadway on Broadway: most popular musicals and plays Click Here To Watch Broadway on Broadway 2009 Video Online The Broadway League and the Times Square Alliance proudly present the 18th Annual Broadway on Broadway, presented by Buick LaCrosse and Continental Airlines on Sunday, September 13th. The annual free outdoor concert brings together stars and performances from current Broadway productions to celebrate the beginning of the new season, and offers a special sneak peak at shows making their Great White Way debut this fall. Broadway on Broadway 2009 Video, Broadway on ... Read Full Story