January 5, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re:  Continental and IAM reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that Continental Airlines reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Association of Machinists (IAM) representing the craft or class of Flight Attendants.

Mediation was guided by NMB Senior Mediator Patricia Sims.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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