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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT |
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the |
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): |
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April 1, 2004 |
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CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
1-10323 |
74-2099724 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer |
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of incorporation) |
Identification No.) |
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1600 Smith Street, Dept. HQSEO, Houston, Texas |
77002 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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(713) 324-2950 |
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) |
Item 5. Other Events.
New Director
On April 1, 2004, we issued a press release announcing the election of Oscar Munoz to our Board of Directors, increasing the size of the Board to eleven directors. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Munoz has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of CSX Corporation (a freight transportation company) since May 2003. He served as AT&T Corporation's Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Consumer Services from January 2001 to March 2003. From May 1999 to December 2000, Mr. Munoz served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration of Qwest and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Retail Markets of US West from April 1997 to April 1999. Mr. Munoz is 45 years old.
March Performance
Also on April 1, 2004, we issued a press release announcing our March performance and our estimated consolidated breakeven load factor for April. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release announcing new director Oscar Munoz |
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99.2 |
Press Release for March performance |
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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.
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CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. |
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April 1, 2004 |
By /s/ Jennifer L. Vogel |
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Jennifer L. Vogel |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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99.1 |
Press Release announcing new director Oscar Munoz |
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99.2 |
Press Release for March performance |