The FINANCIAL -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) on January 7 is demonstrating the use of sustainable biofuel to power a commercial aircraft for the first time ever in North America.

The FINANCIAL -- To kick-off its 10th anniversary celebration, Starwood Preferred Guest on January 7 announces the launch of a rich, new promotion that rewards members with 10,000 bonus Starpoints for every 10 nights stayed now through April 30, 2009.

The FINANCIAL -- Mitt Romney has been reappointed to the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) the company said on January 7.  

The FINANCIAL -- Japan Airlines (JAL) has been awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies a Good Design Award 2008 for the design of the chopsticks used in JAL First Class.

The FINANCIAL -- Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer code share flights operated by British Airways (BA) from London (Heathrow) to Lisbon, as well as to 4 destinations in the United Kingdom; Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.