US - Continental Airlines has promised to contribute a further US$30m to its defined benefit (DB) pension plan, a day after releasing nearly $1.5bn in bonds to purchase new aircraft.
Explaining the decision, Continental chairman and CEO, Larry Kellner, said: “We are committed to fulfilling our pensions obligations and keeping our promise to co-workers.” Although a small amo...
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