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TOKYO, HOUSTON, and CHICAGO, Dec. 24, 2009 (Dec. 23 of Washington D.C.) – All Nippon Airways, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), and United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity to enable the three carriers to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Pacific network, generating substantial service and pricing benefits for consumers.

The trans-Pacific joint venture – the first of its kind between the U.S. and Asia – also would enable ANA, Continental, and United to compete more effectively with other global alliances, each of which has a significant presence in Tokyo.

Upon DOT approval of the companies’ immunity application, ANA, Continental, and United will be able to jointly manage trans-Pacific activities including scheduling, pricing and sales, offering customers a greater selection of routings and a wider range of fare and service options.

“By making this closer cooperation between our partner airlines, we will be able to strengthen our trans-Pacific network and improve our services,” said Shinichiro Ito, President and CEO of ANA. “We are looking forward for our application to be approved, which will create greater convenience for our valued customers,” he added.

“Our network of service to eight Japanese cities will be enhanced by giving our customers more options for using our flights in conjunction with United and ANA for trips both within the region as well as on trans-Pacific routes,” said Larry Kellner, Continental’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“This joint venture, coupled with the recently announced open skies agreement between the U.S. and Japan, will significantly enhance our ability to serve customers in Japan and throughout Asia and offer new choice and convenience for customers,” said Glenn Tilton, United’s chairman and chief executive officer.

The Department of Transportation granted antitrust immunity to United and Continental in July 2009, enabling the two carriers to coordinate schedules and fares for services outside the United States.

About ANA
ANA is a leading Japanese provider of air transportation services, the tenth largest airline in the world by passenger load according to IATA rankings, carrying almost 50 million passengers every year to 52 destinations in Japan and 26 cities throughout Asia, Europe and the US on its fleet of 214 aircraft. ANA is the launch customer of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Mitsubishi Regional Jet, and has won awards in all categories for its product and services and was voted Airlines of the Year for 2007 by Air Transport World Magazines. ANA joined the Star Alliance in 1999 and celebrated its 10th year Star Alliance membership in October.

About Continental
Continental Airlines is the world’s fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 2,400 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 130 domestic and 132 international destinations. Continental is a member of Star Alliance, which provides access to more than 900 additional points in 169 countries via 25 other member airlines. With more than 41,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with its regional partners, carries approximately 63 million passengers per year. For more company information, go to continental.com.

About United
United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United also is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to 1,077 destinations in 175 countries worldwide. United’s 47,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company’s Web site at united.com.

Tokyo, October 30, 2009 – All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. will launch “ANA My Choice” service, starting from December 1, 2009, offering passengers new purchase options such as airport lounge access and meal selection from flight classes other than their own, on both international and domestic flights. By providing a new menu of additional useful and convenient services on the ground and in the air, ANA will be able to continue meeting and exceeding a wide variety of its customers’ needs.

The first round of services will start on December 1, 2009, on the international and domestic flights listed below with the following new services. Passengers will be able to choose and pay according to their specific needs.

Lounge Services
All passengers on international flights from Narita Airport and domestic flights from Haneda Airport will be able to enjoy a designated period of time in ANA’s airport lounges.
- Lounge service availability / passenger eligibility
Passengers departing on ANA group flights at the times shown below are eligible for the service. (*service starts from December 2 *excludes participants in certain ticket fares)
Haneda Airport Domestic Flights: Passengers on flights departing at or prior to 18:00
Narita Airport International Flights: Passengers on flights departing at or after 12:00
- Usage Fee: 5,000 yen
*Special introductory price of 4,000 yen is available until the end of January
- How to apply
An application to use the lounge must be made by telephone or via the Internet. Detailed instructions will be posted on ANA’s website during November.

In-flight Services
Business Class wines and shochu for Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers
Specially selected wines and shochu currently served to Business Class passengers on international flights will be sold, together with snacks, to passengers in Economy and Premium Economy class. Every year, ANA spends more than six months carefully assessing and selecting a new lineup of wines, which are served in proper wineglasses for a more enjoyable, elegant experience. Shochu will also be available, either straight or on the rocks, to suit passengers’ specific tastes. (*available brands of wine and shochu will depend on the route and season)
- Available Routes: All international routes
(*excluding certain routes that do not have a Business Class service)
- Retail price: 1,000 yen per glass
*Special introductory price of 800 yen up until the end of January

In-flight Services
Business Class Light Meals For Passengers on Medium-Haul International Flights
ANA will begin purchase-option for Business Class light meals on flights to Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Mumbai and Honolulu. (*This is a service already started on flights to Europe and North America)

- Available Routes, Classes, Menus and Price
For Flights from Narita to Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai
“Nama-type Udon” (fresh udon noodles): 700 yen
*Special introductory price of 500 yen up until the end of January

For Flights from Narita to Honolulu
ANA Original Instant Noodles, “Tobikkiri Oudon” and “Tobikkiri Ramen”: 500 yen
*Special introductory price of 300 yen up until the end of January

Furthermore, ANA will continue to introduce more “ANA My Choice” services from 2010 and beyond. ANA hopes to continue providing passengers with highly comfortable, convenient and customizable flights, meeting and surpassing all their requests, and consistently exceeding their expectations in our own special ANA way.

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