Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 15, 2009, Continental Airlines, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the webcast for its third quarter 2009 financial results conference call and detailing certain third quarter 2009 special charges. This press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On October 21, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2009. The press release contains certain non-GAAP financial information. The reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial information to GAAP financial measures is included in the press release and the schedules thereto. Further, the press release contains statements intended as "forward-looking statements," all of which are subject to the cautionary statement about forward-looking statements set forth therein. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 21, 2009, we will provide an update for investors presenting information relating to our financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2009, our outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2009, and other information. The update is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.3, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 2009
99.2 Third Quarter Financial Results Press Release dated October 21, 2009
99.3 Investor Update

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