United Airlines FWP Free writing prospectus

Issuer Free Writing Prospectus

Filed pursuant to Rule 433(d)

Registration No. 333-158781

June 16, 2009

Continental Airlines, Inc. (“Continental”)

(NYSE Symbol: CAL)

Securities:	Class A Pass Through Certificates, Series 2009-1 (“Certificates”)
Amount:	$389,687,000
CUSIP:	21079TAA6
ISIN:	US21079TAA60
Coupon:	9.000%
Amount Available under Liquidity Facility at January 8, 2010:	$51,544,342
Initial “Maximum Commitment” under Liquidity Facility:	$53,289,697
Public Offering Price:	100%
Make-Whole Spread Over Treasuries:	T+75 bps
Underwriters Purchase Commitments:	Underwriter	Principal Amount of Certificates
	Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated	$129,895,667
	Goldman, Sachs & Co.	$129,895,667
	Calyon Securities (USA) (Inc.)	$129,895,666
Underwriting Commission:	$5,845,305
Concession to Selling Group Members:	0.500%
Discount to Brokers/Dealers:	0.250%
Underwriting Agreement:	June 16, 2009
Settlement:	July 1, 2009 (T+11) closing date, the 11th business day following the date hereof
Preliminary Prospectus Supplement:	Continental has prepared and filed with the SEC a Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, dated June 16, 2009, which includes additional information regarding the Certificates

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