Continental Airlines Is Top-Ranked Commercial Airline on FORTUNE's 'All Stars' List of Most Admired Global Companies Tuesday March 5, 12:04 PM EST HOUSTON, Mar 5, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Continental Airlines (CAL) ranked No. 30, the highest-ranking commercial airline, on the Top 50 "All Stars" list of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine, up from its previous rank of No. 48. Executives, boards of directors and analysts from 26 industries ranked the companies for the All Stars list. Separately, FORTUNE ranked companies within their own industry. On the airline industry list of the World's Most Admired Companies, Continental was the top-ranked U.S. airline, ranking No. 2 behind Singapore Airlines (No. 50 on the All Stars list). Airline executives, boards of directors and analysts ranked the top airlines in the world according to nine criteria, including quality of management, quality of products and services, and financial soundness. "After the struggles of 2001, it is a tremendous honor for my co-workers and me to be named among the most admired companies in the world," said Gordon Bethune, chairman and chief executive officer of Continental Airlines. "Our commitment to clean, safe and reliable service has earned recognition from our customers and peers." Roger & Amanda