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HOUSTON, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines'
number one flight attendant on the system seniority list, Norma Heape,
will celebrate 50 years of service with the company on a flight
between New York and Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Recruited as a flight attendant from the Patricia Stevens Modeling
Agency in June 1957, before Continental had jet-powered aircraft in
its fleet, Heape now serves as an International Service Manager on
board the aircraft. In her illustrious 50-year career with the
airline, she has flown over 26 million miles on 27 different aircraft
types to nearly all of Continental's more than 100 destinations
worldwide. Heape has been based in Houston, Denver, Los Angeles,
Honolulu and Newark, and has several "firsts" under her belt. She
worked the inaugural flight of the Viscount aircraft in 1958,
Continental's first military air charter in 1964, and the first Boeing
747 flight to Honolulu in 1970.
"Most of us will never experience a lifetime of commitment to just one
company," said Sam Risoli, Continental's vice president of inflight
and Heape's boss of 11 years. "Norma exemplifies the spirit, class and
professionalism of the International Service Manager position, and we
are extremely honored to recognize her dedication to Continental
Airlines."
Continental will honor Heape's 50 years of service in a brief ceremony
on June 13 prior to her departing on flight CO99 from Newark Liberty
to Hong Kong. Risoli will present Heape with a specially designed
necklace in recognition of her lifelong dedication to the airline.
With the most seniority among nearly 9,000 flight attendants at
Continental, Heape sets a great example for her peers. Not once in her
career has she missed a scheduled trip due to calling in sick.
Hundreds of new flight attendants are starting their careers with
Continental this year, and the airline is continuously interviewing
applicants who submit their information on continental.com. |