Operating expenses for the quarter increased 12.9%, or $102 million, over the prior year period, including a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $6 million related to an asset held by LiveTV, JetBlue's wholly owned subsidiary. JetBlue's operating expense per available seat mile (CASM) for the third quarter increased 4.1% year-over-year to 9.78 cents. Excluding fuel, CASM increased 3.4% to 6.57 cents.