Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2009, Continental Airlines, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first 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 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8176, the information contained in such press release 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, 2009, we will provide an update for investors presenting information relating to our financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2009, our outlook for the second quarter and full year 2009, and other information. The update is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 First Quarter Earnings Press Release dated April 22, 2009
99.2 Investor Update

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