Confirming Statement

-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PQgGj6lIvBz0ISEifbVHK4L6+BgWhEMe/X3QBO6vzE/kPX4R+X7WA2wjD4Q+0i94 dZLr2ySHPeHcYJLrPIjAXQ== 0000319687-04-000069.txt : 20040823 0000319687-04-000069.hdr.sgml : 20040823 20040823133419 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000319687-04-000069 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 3 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040812 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040823 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20040823 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Hilfman David L CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001300665 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 3 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10323 FILM NUMBER: 04991399 BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: 713-324-5458 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 SMITH STREET STREET 2: HQSEO CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77002 ISSUER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000319687 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR TRANSPORTATION, SCHEDULED [4512] IRS NUMBER: 742099724 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 SMITH STREET 3303D STREET 2: DEPT HQSEO CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77002 BUSINESS PHONE: 7133245000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 SMITH STREET 3303D STREET 2: DEPT HQSEO CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77002 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PEOPLE EXPRESS AIRLINES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19890726 3 1 primary_doc.xml PRIMARY DOCUMENT X0202 3 2004-08-12 0 0000319687 CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC /DE/ CAL 0001300665 Hilfman David L 1600 SMITH STREET HQSEO HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 Sr VP - Sales Class B common stock 5383 D Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 17.88 2008-09-17 Class B common stock 7500 D Employee Stock Option (right to buy) 15.78 2007-06-28 Class B common stock 20000 D Performance Rights 2007-12-31 Class B common stock 25000 D Performance Rights 2006-03-31 Class B common stock 20000 D Performance Rights 2005-06-30 Class B common stock 20000 D Includes 1,750 restricted shares, of which 875 shares vest on April 9, 2005 and 875 shares vest on April 9, 2006. Option vests in 25% increments on each of September 17, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Option vests in 25% increments on each of June 28, 2004, 2005 and 2006. One for one. The award vests upon registrant's common stock achieving a market price of $22.4775 per share for 20 consecutive days. The award vests upon registrant's common stock achieving a market price of $20.4775 per share for 20 consecutive days. The award vests upon registrant's common stock achieving a market price of $17.4775 per share for 20 consecutive days. by Sarah E. Hagy 2004-08-23 EX-24 2 confirmingstatementhilfman.htm HILFMAN CONFIRMING STATEMENT Confirming Statement EXHIBIT 24

Confirming Statement

I hereby confirm that I have authorized and designated each of Jennifer L. Vogel, Kristin Becnel and Sarah E. Hagy to execute and file on my behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that I may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of my position with, or my ownership of or transactions in securities of, Continental Airlines, Inc. ("Continental"). The authority of such individuals under this Statement shall continue until I am no longer required to file Forms 4 or 5 with regard to Continental, unless earlier revoked in writing. I hereby acknowledge that such individuals are not assuming, nor is Continental assuming, any of my responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

/s/ David Hilfman

Print Name: David Hilfman

Dated: August 18, 2004

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