Things in the Sky

Happy weekend, everyone!

1. RunwayGirl has an update on the Row 44 Internet service. The post focuses on what this means for Alaska, but it could also affect Southwest as well.
2. Here’s a great article comparing the CEOs of JAL and United. (Hat tip to Max for the link.)
3. Southwest has reached a tentative agreement with the AMFA.
4. SPEEA approved a new contract with Boeing.
5. Though negotiations with SPEEA members in Witchita don’t seem to be going that well.
6. Cranky has an update on the Alitalia drama.
7. It was announced that British Airways and Qantas were considering a merger. Iberia has expressed concern, and there doesn’t seem to be much enthusiasm in Australia.
8. Continental is just about done upgrading the entertainment system in its 757-200s, and economy now has the same system as BusinessFirst as well as power outlets.
9. Delta released some details on combining Skymiles and WorldPerks.