X0203 3 2008-09-01 0 0000319687 CONTINENTAL AIRLINES INC /DE/ CAL 0001444158 Rowe Zane 1600 SMITH STREET HQSEO HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 Exec VP & CFO Common Stock 2000 D This initial statement of beneficial ownership reflects shares of common stock held by Mr. Rowe on September 1, 2008, the effective date of his promotion. Mr. Rowe did not receive any equity grants or other awards in connection with his promotion. Zane Rowe by Sarah E. Hagy 2008-09-05