CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER PROFIT Achieves profit despite record high jet fuel prices and impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2005 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported third quarter 2005 net income of $61 million or $0.80 diluted earnings per share, including a $3 million net special charge. Excluding the net special charge, Continental recorded net income of $64 million ($0.83 diluted earnings per share) which compares favorably to the First Call mean estimate of $0.27 earnings per share. Roger EWROPS