Did I miss something? Has United always flown to BZE from IAH?

Huh?

Expedia shows a non-stop from IAH to BZE on United. I also checked the same dates on United.com -- cheaper than Continental. Wassup??

Nevermind -- it's "operated by Taca" Still, didn't know it was non-stop from IAH.

beat me to it

Checked Detroit Metro to Bze the other Day, still about $650 on Continental. About what I paid last year.

CO is soon to partner with United & become a member of the Star Alliance...

have ya heard when klcman? I'd want to book my CO travel on my NWA miles before then.

NWA/Skyteam will be fine for "awhile" - according to the FF newsletter, filings need to be made with regulators for approval. Business as usual for now. ".....significant transition period...." is the phrasing of the wordsmiths.

Continental to Join Star Alliance
On Thursday, June 19, Continental announced plans to cooperate with United Airlines, linking our networks and services worldwide to deliver new benefits to our customers. In addition, Continental intends to transition into the Star Alliance from the SkyTeam Alliance as a result of a review that was conducted following the Delta-Northwest merger announcement. We expect the transition period to last at least a year, and many regulatory and other approvals are required before we can implement our plans.



Once implemented, our partnership with United will result in expanded domestic and international travel options for OnePass members and together, we will provide you with a seamless process for reservations, check-in, flight connections and baggage transfer.

OnePass members will benefit from new frequent flier reciprocity that will allow you to earn miles when flying on either airline and redeem awards on both carriers. Travel on either carrier will count toward earning Elite status. Presidents Club members will have access to both Continental's Presidents Club and United's Red Carpet Club® lounges.

For the time being, there are no changes being made to Continental's participation in the SkyTeam Alliance. Continental is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for our customers. OnePass members can continue to earn and redeem miles on SkyTeam airlines and SkyTeam lounge reciprocity continues as usual for SkyTeam Elite Plus members traveling on international SkyTeam itineraries.

In the future, our participation in the Star Alliance will allow Continental's customers to benefit from Star's larger travel network, which has global coverage including 20 airlines. Continental's customers can continue with all of their travel plans as they exist today. In the future, OnePass members will start to receive reciprocal membership on other Star Alliance airlines and the SkyTeam reciprocity will end. In addition, Continental's Platinum Elite members traveling on international Star Alliance itineraries will have access to Star Alliance lounges at a future, yet-to-be-determined date.

We will update you as we continue to develop our planned partnership with United and participation in the Star Alliance. We will also be sending updates regarding the planned phase out of the Delta-Northwest codeshare.

We appreciate you and your business, and we look forward to seeing you on your next flight.

Sincerely,

Mark Bergsrud
Senior Vice President, Marketing Programs and Distribution

Don't think it is stated in the posted article above. Anyways, it doesn't appear that CO will be joining the *Alliance until well into 2009. I will be looking forward to it, though... I'll eventually be able to credit my mileage to BZE on CO to United... or redeem my UA miles for a CO flight to BZE.

We are looking to travel to Belize in April of next year. We will be flying out of Detroit Metro and the airfare has gone up. I saw it about the same price you said a few weeks ago, but today not so much. I wish I had a crystal ball to predict the fares 6 months from now. But time will tell.
~K

here's your crystal ball....airfare is going up - unless there is a sale. Keep checking daily and when you see a sale with applicable dates, purchase immediately!

airfare is expected to go up, however there are still locations which you'll find lower than usual. For example Phily and Newark to BZE was over $650 the past half year and right now through Sept prices are mid 500s. I've also been looking at South America flights and one location which was $1200+ is now $795 for the next two months.