Continental to launch new flights from Tucson to New York Continental Airlines plans to launch daily nonstop service between Tucson International Airport in Arizona and Newark Liberty International Airport beginning Sept. 30. Houston-based Continental offered Saturday service between Tucson and New York from last December until May. Fares between Tucson and New York begin at $164 each way based on round-trip purchase when bought 14 days in advance and with a one-night minimum stay. Additional taxes and fees apply. Continental is the world's sixth-largest airline with more than 2,900 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Roger EWROPS