Issuer Free Writing Prospectus
Filed pursuant to Rule 433(d)
Registration No. 333-158781
November 17, 2010
Continental Airlines, Inc. ("Continental")
Securities: | Class A Pass Through Certificates, Series 2010-1 ("Class A Certificates") | Class B Pass Through Certificates, Series 2010-1 ("Class B Certificates") |
Amount: | $362,659,000 | $64,492,000 |
CUSIP: | 21079V AA1 | 21079V AB9 |
ISIN: | US21079VAA17 | US21079VAB99 |
Coupon: | 4.750% | 6.000% |
Make-Whole Spread over Treasuries: | 0.500% | 0.500% |
Available Amount under Liquidity Facility at July 12, 2011: | $25,839,454 | $5,804,280 |
Initial Maximum Commitment Amount Under Liquidity Facility: | $27,753,488 | $6,234,227 |
Public Offering Price: | 100% | 100% |
Underwriting: | | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated | $72,531,800 | $12,898,400 |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC | $72,531,800 | $12,898,400 |
Goldman, Sachs & Co. | $72,531,800 | $12,898,400 |
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. | $72,531,800 | $12,898,400 |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | $72,531,800 | $12,898,400 |
Concession to Selling Group Members: | 0.500% | 0.500% |
Discount to Broker/Dealers: | 0.250% | 0.250% |
Underwriting Commission: | $5,339,388 | |
Continental’s Transaction Expenses: | $2,400,000 |
Underwriting Agreement: | Dated November 17, 2010 |
Settlement: | December 2, 2010 (T+10) closing date, the 10th business day following the date hereof |
Preliminary Prospectus Supplement: | Continental has prepared a Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, dated November 17, 2010, which includes additional information regarding the Class A and Class B Certificates |
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