f042210form8k.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): April 22, 2010

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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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2010, Continental Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2010.  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 99.1 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 Exhibit 99.1, 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 April 22, 2010, we will provide an update for investors presenting information relating to our financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2010, our outlook for the second quarter and full year 2010, and other information. The update 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 7.01, including Exhibit 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 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits

 
99.1
First Quarter Financial Results Press Release dated April 22, 2010
 
99.2
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.

April 22, 2010
By /s/ Lori A. Gobillot                      
   
Lori A. Gobillot
   
Staff Vice President and Assistant General
   
Counsel






 
 

 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1
First Quarter Financial Results Press Release dated April 22, 2010
99.2
Investor Update