Continental direct flight to HI from Newark - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

rjmc48 · March 22, 2009, 08:57 AM

Has anyone taken this flight?
Is the 11 hours really that bad?
Any comments would be appreciated?
Thanks Ron

alwysonvac · March 22, 2009, 09:33 AM

It's a long flight but it's not that bad but I fly a lot (so far 300K lifetime miles with Continental Airlines).

We've done the Hawaii flights from Newark in both coach and business first. The nonstop flight is our first preference however we've sometimes chosen flights connecting via Houston because of the price difference.

It's just a little longer than an international flight (EWR to LONDON is 7 hrs and EWR to ROME is 8 hrs). You'll have your own personal lcd monitor where you can choose from a limiited selection of movies and games. We also take along some additional reading material. The trip back is always a little rough since we don't sleep well on overnight flights. We're also in our late 40s with no hip, leg or back problems.

Here is SeatGuru's seatmap and link to in-flight amenities - http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._767-400_H.php

Have a wonderful trip

cirkus · March 22, 2009, 09:40 AM

We took it last June and was pleasantly surprised. What I've decided is that on a 3 hour flight, i start looking at my watch for the last 60-90 minutes, and for an 11 hour flight, same thing. I'm mentally prepared for the flight, and it seemed to go quickly. We walk around periodically, read, watch the movie, and before you know it, you're there. The flight back was similar. I wouldn't want to go part way with a layover. That's how my family of 4 found it.
Bill

LisaRex · March 22, 2009, 11:11 AM

I've found that I can easily adjust on the way TO Hawaii but the redeye flights back home are very difficult in coach. So I've booked coach out and first class back.

javabean · March 22, 2009, 12:21 PM

We have done the Continental direct from Newark to HI. The flight was just fine. It was nice knowing that we were't going to have to deal with baggage transfer, layover and reboarding in the middle of the trip. If our luggage got on with us the first time, it would be getting off with us when we reached HI.

It was our first time to Hawaii, and our first timeshare trade. I can't wait to go again.

If you travel Hawaiian Air between islands, don't forget that they are travel partners with Continental. Save your boarding pass!! That is what Continental requires as proof for adding your miles to your Continental account.

Safe travels,
Deb

w.bob · March 22, 2009, 04:31 PM

Our family of 6 did it last year. It really was not that bad if you prepare. I made sure I had enough to read and had my Ipod & Bose headphones. Oh yeah and we brought a few sandwiches & snacks. On the way back we left Hnl around 7 or 8PM but we had to leave from Maui around 4PM to connect in HNL. We did the sunrise on the volcano that morning and everyone pretty much slept the whole way home. I did not mind it at all. A couple of years ago on our trip from CT to Kauai we made a stop & with the layover it took a lot longer to actually get to the Islands, about an extra -3 hours. The thing I did not like about it was the schedule. We did not leave Newark until after 1PM. I would have preferred to leave earlier since we traveled to HNL first and then had to take a Hawaian Air flight to Kauai.

NJDave · March 22, 2009, 10:04 PM

The direct flight is on a 767 with a 2 3 2 seat configuration. Try to get the 2 seats by the window.

We have taken both (direct and connecting). The layover is sometimes nice going to Hawaii since you can get a break to stretch. On the way back, I prefer direct since I can sleep and don't want to wake up for a break.

JeffW · March 23, 2009, 06:39 AM

I haven't flown on this flight, but did look at when considering flights during a recent Continental fare sale to Hawaii. I was okay with the duration (nonstop), but less than thrilled about the flight time. It's scheduled to leave Newark at 130pm ET, and arrive Honolulu at 6:10pm. If you're going to another island, then between connecting time at HNL, the interisland flight, getting your luggage, picking up the rental car, and driving to your timeshare, could easily put you with a 9pm checkin time (effectively 2am ET). That makes for a VERY long day.

While I'd prefer a nonstop flight, given that connecting flights can you to HNL as early as 1pm, I'd much rather get up early to do that, than to wait until 130pm to start my travelling.

Jeff

rosebud5 · March 23, 2009, 07:25 PM

We use to take the Newark to FRankfurt and back. 8 hours over there. I always liked Continental. Trick is to bring a really good book or two and your mp3 player. If your lucky, yuo'll get a good movie or two. I use to get drunk to put up with the flight, but hate the hangover.

March 22, 2009, 08:57 AM	#1
rjmc48 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 26, 05 Location: holbrook,ny Posts: 15	Continental direct flight to HI from Newark Has anyone taken this flight? Is the 11 hours really that bad? Any comments would be appreciated? Thanks Ron

March 22, 2009, 09:33 AM	#2
alwysonvac TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 11, 05 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674 Resorts: Four Seasons, Hilton, Disney, WorldMark	It's a long flight but it's not that bad but I fly a lot (so far 300K lifetime miles with Continental Airlines). We've done the Hawaii flights from Newark in both coach and business first. The nonstop flight is our first preference however we've sometimes chosen flights connecting via Houston because of the price difference. It's just a little longer than an international flight (EWR to LONDON is 7 hrs and EWR to ROME is 8 hrs). You'll have your own personal lcd monitor where you can choose from a limiited selection of movies and games. We also take along some additional reading material. The trip back is always a little rough since we don't sleep well on overnight flights. We're also in our late 40s with no hip, leg or back problems. Here is SeatGuru's seatmap and link to in-flight amenities - http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._767-400_H.php Have a wonderful trip __________________ TUG TIPS: - Take a look at the "STICKY" threads listed at the top of each forum. - Use the ADVANCE SEARCH function (link) to locate past discussions within a forum - TUG FAQ Page (link) Last edited by alwysonvac : March 22, 2009 at 09:36 AM.

March 22, 2009, 12:21 PM	#5
javabean TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 9, 08 Location: Kingston, NY Posts: 117 Resorts: MGV 2006 MMC 2008	Continental Flight -direct We have done the Continental direct from Newark to HI. The flight was just fine. It was nice knowing that we were't going to have to deal with baggage transfer, layover and reboarding in the middle of the trip. If our luggage got on with us the first time, it would be getting off with us when we reached HI. It was our first time to Hawaii, and our first timeshare trade. I can't wait to go again. If you travel Hawaiian Air between islands, don't forget that they are travel partners with Continental. Save your boarding pass!! That is what Continental requires as proof for adding your miles to your Continental account. Safe travels, Deb

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March 22, 2009, 09:40 AM	#3
cirkus TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 25, 06 Location: New Jersey Posts: 93 Resorts: Bluebeard's Beach Club Fairfield Royal Vista Fairfield Flagstaff	We took it last June and was pleasantly surprised. What I've decided is that on a 3 hour flight, i start looking at my watch for the last 60-90 minutes, and for an 11 hour flight, same thing. I'm mentally prepared for the flight, and it seemed to go quickly. We walk around periodically, read, watch the movie, and before you know it, you're there. The flight back was similar. I wouldn't want to go part way with a layover. That's how my family of 4 found it. Bill

March 22, 2009, 11:11 AM	#4
LisaRex TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 10, 07 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,343 Resorts: Westin Kaanapali North	I've found that I can easily adjust on the way TO Hawaii but the redeye flights back home are very difficult in coach. So I've booked coach out and first class back.

March 22, 2009, 04:31 PM	#6
w.bob TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: CT Posts: 305 Resorts: Southcape	Our family of 6 did it last year. It really was not that bad if you prepare. I made sure I had enough to read and had my Ipod & Bose headphones. Oh yeah and we brought a few sandwiches & snacks. On the way back we left Hnl around 7 or 8PM but we had to leave from Maui around 4PM to connect in HNL. We did the sunrise on the volcano that morning and everyone pretty much slept the whole way home. I did not mind it at all. A couple of years ago on our trip from CT to Kauai we made a stop & with the layover it took a lot longer to actually get to the Islands, about an extra -3 hours. The thing I did not like about it was the schedule. We did not leave Newark until after 1PM. I would have preferred to leave earlier since we traveled to HNL first and then had to take a Hawaian Air flight to Kauai.

March 22, 2009, 10:04 PM	#7
NJDave TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 345 Resorts: Marriott	The direct flight is on a 767 with a 2 3 2 seat configuration. Try to get the 2 seats by the window. We have taken both (direct and connecting). The layover is sometimes nice going to Hawaii since you can get a break to stretch. On the way back, I prefer direct since I can sleep and don't want to wake up for a break.

March 23, 2009, 06:39 AM	#8
JeffW TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,049	I haven't flown on this flight, but did look at when considering flights during a recent Continental fare sale to Hawaii. I was okay with the duration (nonstop), but less than thrilled about the flight time. It's scheduled to leave Newark at 130pm ET, and arrive Honolulu at 6:10pm. If you're going to another island, then between connecting time at HNL, the interisland flight, getting your luggage, picking up the rental car, and driving to your timeshare, could easily put you with a 9pm checkin time (effectively 2am ET). That makes for a VERY long day. While I'd prefer a nonstop flight, given that connecting flights can you to HNL as early as 1pm, I'd much rather get up early to do that, than to wait until 130pm to start my travelling. Jeff

March 23, 2009, 07:25 PM	#9
rosebud5 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Feb 4, 09 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 103	We use to take the Newark to FRankfurt and back. 8 hours over there. I always liked Continental. Trick is to bring a really good book or two and your mp3 player. If your lucky, yuo'll get a good movie or two. I use to get drunk to put up with the flight, but hate the hangover.