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): October 28, 2004

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)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

We are furnishing herewith information being presented by certain of our executive officers on October 28, 2004 to the Society of Airline Analysts.

An audio webcast of their remarks to the Society of Airline Analysts and accompanying graphic presentation will be made available on our website at www.continental.com/company under the Investor Relations - Investor Presentation section beginning October 28, 2004.

The information presented contains forward-looking statements that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect our current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement. For examples of such risks and uncertainties, please read the risk factors set forth in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other securities filings, which identify important risks and uncertainties such as terrorist attacks and international hostilities, our recent losses, our high leverage and significant financing needs, the significant cost of aircraft fuel, labor costs, competition and industry conditions including the growth of low cost carriers, demand for airline travel, airline pricing environment and industry capacity decisions, security requirements, regulatory matters, and the seasona l nature of the airline business (the second and third quarters are generally stronger than the first and fourth quarters), that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the foregoing risks, there can be no assurance that we will be able to achieve the pre-tax contributions from the revenue-generating and cost-reducing initiatives discussed in the presentation. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

1. Exhibits

99.1

Presentation Information

 

 

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.

 

 

October 28, 2004	By   /s/ Jennifer L. Vogel
	Jennifer L. Vogel
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel         and Secretary

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1	Presentation Information