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Here are some consejos de viaje from some
Continental Airlines female employees:
Jessica Rossman
Martin, Senior Attorney, whose mother is
Peruvian, has lived in Lima and Mexico City. Her
security reminders include:
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Pack medicines, money,
cameras, jewelry or important papers in
carryon bags, and always keep your bags in
sight.
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Travelers over age 18
must show a government-issued photo ID at
check-in. Non-U.S. citizens residing in the
U.S. should carry their passports,
greencards or other documents required for
their U.S. residency.
Sales Information
Systems Director Marlene García, originally from
Cuba, says:
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Use eTickets to reduce
documents and avoid the $20 paper ticket
fee. If you lose the eTicket, show the agent
your valid ID.
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Use Continental's
automatic eService Center to check in with
eTickets for U.S. flights in English or
Spanish.
Maureen Portillo,
from Costa Rica and a Latin America Sales and
Service Manager, has three children. She reminds
moms:
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Pack children's
backpacks with coloring books, stuffed
animals, or travel games.
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Children over age 2
must have their own airline seat. On
international flights, infants must have a
ticket. Continental offers children's
discounts on most of its fares.
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You must request a
pass to escort children traveling alone to
the gate. Unaccompanied minors ages 5-7
years may take nonstop and direct flights
only on Continental.
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"Safety is a
concern everywhere," says Gladys Bayo
Rivara, Regional Planning Manager,
originally from Panama. For travel
abroad:
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Consult U.S.
State Department alerts before you
leave the country.
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Don't flash
cash! Take travelers checks and one
or two major credit cards. Change
some money for taxis and tips before
you leave. Find out if your ATM card
will work in other countries.
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If you are not
familiar with the country, stay in a
well-known hotel in a good part of
town.
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Make a copy of
your passport to carry with you at
all times and keep the original in
the hotel safe.
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If you will be
in the country for an extended stay,
register with the U.S. Embassy or
Consulate.
Leonor
Villanueva, Regional Director, Latin
Sales, born in Cuba, says businesswomen
should:
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Book flights
in advance to save money.
Sign up for the OnePass frequent
flyer program to earn free trips.
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Join
Continental President's Club for a
quiet, private place to work between
flights.
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Investigate
Continental's RewardOne program,
which lets small businesses accrue
points for travel rewards.
María
Cristina Osorio, from Colombia and
Public Relations Manager for Latin
America, explains Continental's
Latinization services for
Spanish-speaking passengers:
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Continental
has bilingual customer service
representatives, ticket agents, and
Spanish signage at its Houston and
New York/Newark hubs, and bilingual
flight attendants on most flights to
Latin America and many U.S. cities.
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Spanish-language safety videos on
select flights help ensure that all
of Continental's passengers feel
comfortable on board.
¡Buen Viaje! |
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