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Tropical Storm Edouard will affect Texas flights 
Customers may re-schedule without penalty; continental.com provides latest flight information and operations summary
Continental Airlines 
August 4, 2008

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Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm Edouard.

Weather conditions are expected to make air travel difficult throughout Texas. This forecast will force some delays and cancellations of flights at airports in the region through Wednesday.

To avoid inconvenience, travelers scheduled on flights through Aug. 6 may wish to delay commencement of their trip.

Customers ticketed for travel through Aug. 6 to or from certain affected airports in the region (see www.continental.com for applicable airports), are permitted a one-time date or time change to their flights without penalty for re-scheduled travel originating by Aug. 13. If a flight has been canceled, a refund in the original form of payment can be requested.

The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via www.continental.com. Customers should enter their confirmation number and last name in “Manage Reservations.” Customers may also call Continental Airlines reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent. continental.com provides an overview of Continental operations as well as up-to-date information regarding the status of specific flights. Automated flight status information is also available at 800-784-4444.

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