The first nine months of last year saw a loss of $367 million for the airline.
Smisek said if employees want better pay and benefits, they need to focus on making money. He said he was making his pledge because "the tone for any business is set at the top."
Continental shares rose 10 cents to $18.02 in late afternoon trading.
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