f0917098k.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 17, 2009

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-10323
74-2099724
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1600 Smith Street, Dept. HQSEO, Houston, Texas
77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

(713) 324-2950
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

______________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 
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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


 
 
 


Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 17, 2009, we will provide an update for investors presenting information relating to our financial and operational outlook for the third quarter and full year 2009, and other information.  The update is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.



Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits

 
99.1
Investor Update



 
 
 


SIGNATURE



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Continental Airlines, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

September 17, 2009
By /s/ Lori A. Gobillot                      
   
Lori A. Gobillot
   
Staff Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
     
 


 

 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1
Investor Update