- JetBlue’s Ebay experiment was successful, according to ATW. On average the tickets sold for a 40% discount.
- AirTran is launching service to Cancun from Baltimore (weekends) and Atlanta (daily).
- United has successfully moved to obtain some more cash by the end of the year.
- Both US Airways and United posted investor updates that are very interesting. If any of the airlines posted one, please pass along the link!
- Lufthansa seems to be becoming the preferred potential investor in Alitalia because the Italians like their plan better. Honestly, the airline was almost liquidated. Why are the unions still being picky?
- In other Alitalia news Ryanair has filed a complaint with the European Commission about the deal.
- TACA is making some changes to its brand, with the most visible change being a new logo and livery.
- Interesting: the GAO (Government Accountability Office) has found that auctioning slots at New York airports is not legal.
Anyway, have a great weekend! Unfortunatlely, I have a big exam to study for! 
A good set of recommendations for the airline industry- have a read. Well worth it.
http://thinkforamoment.typepad.com/think_for_a_moment/2008/10/an-open-letter-to-the-airline-industry-leadership.html
Hey Emile,
I saw someone post that on Twitter over the weekend and I enjoyed it – thanks for writing it. I must say I agree with most of it, though I’m not sure how likely some of the loyalty program features are (i.e. always getting an aisle).
Thanks for stopping by,
Dan