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Continental Airlines adds DirecTV on 15 planes

Service free for first-class passengers, costs $6 for travelers sitting in coach

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updated 3:37 p.m. ET July 13, 2009

HOUSTON - Continental Airlines Inc. said on Monday that it has installed DirecTV on 15 planes in its domestic fleet.

The airline said it is aiming to eventually install DirecTV on 200 of its Boeing 737s and 757s.

The systems offer 77 channels. Continental said DirecTV is free in first class and cost $6 per flight in coach where applicable.

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