JetBlue Airways reported a $71 million third-quarter net profit,

up from $45 million for the prior-year period. Passenger revenue rose nearly 11 percent year over year to $1.3 billion, with unit passenger revenue up 5.4 percent. Passenger traffic increased 5.4 percent on 5.1 percent additional capacity. JetBlue's average quarterly fare rose 6.5 percent year over year to $164.02.