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):

March 1, 2004

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10323	74-2099724
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		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)

Item 5. Other Events.

On March 1, 2004, we issued a press release announcing our February performance and our estimated consolidated breakeven load factor for March. The press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 1, 2004, we provided an update for investors presenting information relating to our operational performance for February 2004. The update is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

1. Exhibits

1. Press Release
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.

March 1, 2004	By /s/ Jennifer L. Vogel
	Jennifer L. Vogel
	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1	Press Release
99.2	Investor Update