Continental Airlines begin a twice-weekly service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on 16 December, pending government approval. The new route will complement Continental’s existing service to Punta Cana from Newark Liberty International Airport.
The new flight will depart from Houston at 1:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, arriving in Punta Cana at 7:35 pm. The return flight will leave Punta Cana at 9:10 am Saturdays and Sundays, arriving in Houston at 12 noon. The flight schedule is timed conveniently to allow for one-stop daylight connections from the Midwest and West Coast.