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):
May 7, 1996
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-09781 74-2099724
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 2010, Houston, Texas 77019
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 834-2950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 3, 1996, Continental Airlines, Inc. filed a preliminary
proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC"). Such preliminary proxy statement is hereby incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Preliminary proxy statement, filed with the
SEC on May 3, 1996 and incorporated herein by
reference.
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.
By /s/ Jeffery A. Smisek
Jeffery A. Smisek
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
May 7, 1996
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Preliminary proxy statement, filed with the SEC on May 3,
1996 and incorporated herein by reference.