Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast
Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast is the leading podcast for the airline and airport sectors. It brings together editors and experts from across Aviation Week, joined by senior leaders to discuss the business of air transport.
Episodes
What's Next For Europe's Airlines?
EasyJet's takeover and airBaltic's restructuring headline a period of change as European airlines adapt to new competitive, financial and capacity pressures. Listen in as David Casey, Victoria Moores, Richard Maslen and Edmond Rose break it all down.
The Jet Fuel Crisis
Listen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.
A Conversation With The New AAPA Director General
Wong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.
IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges
Willie Walsh, during his last week as IATA director general and before taking the helm at IndiGo, talks with Karen Walker about his work at IATA and why he remains optimistic about the air transport business.
On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026
Which announcements mattered most, what do the latest aircraft orders reveal about the market and where is commercial aviation heading next? ATW editors unpack the defining themes from the Farnborough Airshow. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here.
Airlink To The Rescue
The new CEO at Airlink, Aviation Week's charity partner, chats with Karen Walker about her role and missions in crisis-hit Venezuela and West Africa.
ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, head of pilots' union ALPA, joins ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss air traffic modernization, safety and more.
What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet?
ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
What's Up Next For SAS?
Listen in as Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Head of International Network Gonzalo Pernas shares his thoughts on all aspects of SAS' strategy, including upcoming fleet decisions.
CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy
Editors recap the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, covering air traffic modernization debates, rising costs, FAA head Bryan Bedford's certification news, LCC strategy and more.
A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff
Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation
European aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, with geopolitical instability and rising costs shaping airline network strategy. This episode explores some of the key takeaways from Routes Europe 2026, which took place in Rimini, Italy.
Do Alliances Still Matter In 2026?
Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses how alliances can transform customer experience and why they are still relevant today. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here.
Spirit: What Went Wrong And What's Next?
ATW editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.
How Airline Networks In Asia Are Evolving
Recorded in Xi'an, China, at Routes Asia 2026, this episode explores the key themes shaping air service development across the Asia-Pacific region—from shifting traffic flows and evolving airline strategy to China's recovery and how the industry is balancing short-term uncertainty with long-term growth.
War, Jet Fuel and Airlines
An oil expert discusses the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and jet fuel availability with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker.
Where Next For U.S. ATM Modernization?
Industry experts from Thales and Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.
How Wizz Air Is Managing Fleet And Market Pressures
Wizz Air CCO Ian Malin discusses how the airline is navigating the summer 2026 season, including the impact of the Middle East conflict, aircraft groundings, fuel price volatility and changing booking trends.
ITA Airways CEO On What Lies Ahead
ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart discusses fleet plans and challenges, what's next for the Italian flag carrier after joining Star Alliance and the wait for Lufthansa's decision on increasing its stake from 41% to 90%.
An Awful Week In Commercial Aviation
ATW and Routes editors discuss how the world's airlines are adapting to airspace and airport closures, record high oil prices, a fatal crash in the U.S. and chaos at airport security screening. For more details on the TSA situation discussed in this episode, check out Aaron Karp's latest update.
How Airlines Are Working Through The Iran War
Aviation consultant John Strickland talks with Karen Walker about how airlines are adapting to the latest crisis.
What Airlines Can—And Can't—Control When It Comes To Sustainability
Listen in as Maria del Mar Whittaker, Abra Group's chief corporate responsibility officer, discusses airline sustainability in Latin America and beyond. Recorded at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio.
Airlines, Airports And War Zones
An aviation risk management and conflict zone overflight expert talks with Karen Walker about what airlines and airports must prioritize through the Iran war. This episode was recorded March 5.
Strong Demand And Shifting Structures In Latin America
As industry leaders prepare to gather in Rio de Janeiro for Routes Americas 2026, Latin America is experiencing renewed traffic growth alongside structural change. Aviation Week editors discuss Brazil's competitive reset, Argentina's liberalization, Venezuela's reopening and the potential Viva-Volaris merger reshaping Mexico.
Boeing's Vision For Air Taxi Operations
Karen Walker sits down with Boeing's Phil Swinsburg to talk about Wisk and the company's autonomous air taxi targeting late-decade certification. They discuss the futuristic yellow aircraft's pilotless technology and Boeing's vision for revolutionizing urban air mobility.
Asia-Pacific Insights From The Head Of AAPA
Karen Walker sits down with Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Director General Subhas Menon to discuss challenges faced by airlines, emerging markets in the region, network strategy and more. This interview was recorded at the Singapore Airshow.
Boeing's Commercial Outlook For Southeast Asia
Karen Walker is live on the ground at Singapore Airshow with Darren Hulst, Boeing's vice president for commercial marketing, discussing the OEM's outlook for the region, airliner demand, LCC growth, cargo and more.
What Should We Expect At Singapore Airshow?
Aviation Week's Karen Walker, Jens Flottau and Chen Chuanren catch up before the Singapore Airshow, discussing the static display featuring Comac, Airbus and Embraer, as well as LCC activity in Asia-Pacific region and the potential for major new aircraft orders at the show.
What Do EU Passenger Rights Reforms Mean For Airlines?
European politicians are at a stalemate over passenger rights and are struggling to reach an agreement over a revamp of these rules. European Regions Airline Association Director General Montserrat Barriga explains what this means for airlines and digs into the key issues and sticking points.
Analyzing The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger Proposal
Is the Allegiant-Sun Country merger a good match, and will it get regulatory approval? Aviation Week editors discuss.
What's In Store For Airlines In 2026?
ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation editors discuss the impact of the U.S. military action in Venezuela and other geopolitical occurrences on the operations and financials of the world's airlines.
Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss On Leadership, Strategy And Change
Martin Gauss, newly appointed CEO of Gulf Air and recipient of Air Transport World's Joseph S. Murphy Leadership Excellence Award, reflects on nearly 14 years in charge at airBaltic and the leadership lessons he's learned. Gauss also shares his early priorities after taking the helm at Gulf Air in one of aviation's most competitive regions.
Unlocking Revenue In The Day-Of-Travel Window | Sponsored By Plusgrade
In this Aviation Week podcast, sponsored by Plusgrade, Mike Slone, Vice President of Product at Plusgrade, explores how airlines can capitalize on the day-of-travel window to drive incremental revenue while enhancing the passenger experience. Find Out More
Unintended Consequences Of Airline Rules
Listen in as IATA executive Thomas Reynaert speaks to ATW's Karen Walker about why consumer regulations and taxes aimed at airlines can have negative effects.
What The Latest Decision On Heathrow's Third Runway Really Means
After the UK government backed London Heathrow's in-house plan for a third runway, Routes' David Casey is joined by ASM's Edmond Rose and ATW's Alan Dron to examine what the move means for airlines, net zero targets and whether the 2035 timeline can realistically be delivered.
How Digitization Is Changing Commercial Flight | Sponsored By Flightscape – Powered By CAE
In this podcast, Aviation Week's Business Editor Matthew Fulco discusses with Stephen Schwartz, CAE Flight Services, Regional Sales Director of the Americas, how software—including AI-powered systems—can be used to boost safety, improve passenger experience and support flight crews. Find out more about Flightscape
How To Run A Small Market U.S. Airport
Listen in as David Pollard, the director of Tallahassee International Airport which serves Florida's state capital, discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing a small market U.S. airport. Pollard was speaking with Aaron Karp on the sidelines of Aviation Week Network's TakeOff North America 2025 conference in Florida.
Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway On What's Next For The LCC
Steven Greenway, the CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, talks about branching out into long-haul operations and being part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious growth strategy.
JetSMART CEO On Low-Cost Strategy And Innovation
JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz talks with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker about operating as a low-cost carrier in South America as they prepare to fly their 50 millionth passenger.
Abra CEO Adrian Neuhauser On Strategy And IPO Plans
Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser talks with ATW editor Karen Walker about Avianca, GOL and the South American market.
Why The Latin American Air Transport Market Is One To Watch
Editors from ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation discuss the shifts behind international traffic booms to and from Latin American destinations.
Evolving Trends In Airline Network Planning
After returning from Routes World in typhoon-hit Hong Kong, Aviation Week's David Casey is joined by ASM experts Tony Griffin and Edmond Rose to discuss industry resilience in the face of disruption as well as the key markets, trends and strategies shaping the next phase of global air service development.
Cruisin' The Skies And Seas
Editors sit down with former airline executive Chris Chiames, who now works for a major cruise ship company, to explore the air transport industry through the lens of cruising, navigating rewards program strategy and managing customer expectations at 35,000 ft. and on the open ocean.
TAP Is Officially Up For Sale, So What Happens Now?
TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues talks with Window Seat about the launch of the airline's long-anticipated privatization, long-haul development out of Porto and the challenges of growth with a constrained fleet and home hub.
Airfield Of Dreams—How A Small Airport Got Commercial Service
Gulf Shores International Airport Director Jesse Fosnaugh tells the story of building a terminal from scratch and gaining commercial airline service.
Selling That Empty Seat | Sponsored By Plusgrade
Why the next big thing in airline ancillaries is turning an unsold seat into a revenue maker and passenger pleaser. Find out more
Why Airlines Are Monitoring Air Taxi Development
Aviation Week editors Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein and Karen Walker discuss what air taxis might bring to the world of commercial air travel.
How To Run A Major O&D Airport
Las Vegas Reid International Airport Director Rosemary Vassiliadis discusses the inner workings of a major U.S. O&D airport, plans to build a second Las Vegas airport and more.
How Strikes Disrupted Airlines' Best Laid Plans
Air Canada's flight attendant walkout grounded hundreds of flights and will have significantly dented its quarterly financials, while European airlines have faced disruption from French air traffic control strikes. In this episode, Aviation Week editors explore how strikes are reshaping airline operations, finances and carrier optics.
What Next For London Heathrow?
Aviation Week Network editors gather in London to discuss the latest proposals for expanding Europe's largest hub. Host Karen Walker is joined by David Casey, Victoria Moores, Alan Dron, Chen Chuanren, Kurt Hofmann and Brian Budzynski for this conversation about London Heathrow Airport.
Are Changes Coming In U.S. Airport Security Screening?
Aviation Week Network editors discuss whether it's the right time to update airport security rules and restrictions that have been in place since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Art of Flight Crew Management | Sponsored By CAE
Listen in as ATW's Karen Walker hears from experts at Flightscape about the complexities of airline crew scheduling and best approaches in this podcast sponsored by CAE. Find out more about Flightscape
JetBlue And Porter—A Tale Of Two Airlines
ATW editors discuss the different strategies of two airlines in challenging times: U.S.-based JetBlue and Canadian carrier Porter.
Why So Many Airlines Are Focused On The South Transatlantic Market
Listen in as editors explore how airlines on both sides of the Atlantic are adapting their strategies to tap into growing demand for travel between Europe and South America, including how M&A could play a key role in shaping the next phase of South Atlantic competition.
The Critical Air Cargo Sector
Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.
Airlines In A War Zone
Aviation Week Network editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, the air transport industry and demand for air travel, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning.
Boeing, Airlines And Another Paris Air Show
On location ATW editors share their takes on the Paris Air Show from a commercial air transport perspective.
An Exclusive Interview With ICAO Secretary General
Listen in as ATW's Karen Walker sits down with ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar to talk about the organization's work, focus areas and his message for the Paris Air Show.
What's On Airline CEOs' Minds At IATA AGM
Editors discuss the themes and challenges raised by airline and industry executives at the International Air Transport Association AGM in New Delhi.
Exploring The New World Of Onboard Wi-Fi | Sponsored By Intelsat
ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker talks with a LATAM Airlines director and a satellite expert about the realm of opportunities that high-tech inflight connectivity brings to airlines and passengers, in this episode sponsored by Intelsat. To learn about Intelsat's inflight connectivity solutions, visit intelsat.com/non-stop
Aviation's Swerves On Safety And Sustainability
Editors discuss the overlapping issues of safety and sustainability in the U.S. and Europe as a busy summer flying season looms, amid government pledges to address airspace congestion and shifting priorities on air transport sustainability.
Inside Disaster Relief With Airlink CEO Steve Smith
Airlink CEO Steve Smith, a passionate advocate for redefining disaster logistics, sits down with Karen Walker to talk about how his nonprofit supports communities in crisis as it marks 15 years of operations.
Breeze CEO David Neeleman On The Big Issues Facing Aviation
The founder of JetBlue, Azul and Breeze discusses the U.S. and Latin American airline markets, sustainability, air traffic control and supply chain challenges with host Aaron Karp.
Why IndiGo Is Expanding To Europe
IndiGo's Abhijit DasGupta explains how the LCC plans to shake up the India-Europe market ahead of launching its first routes to Western Europe this summer.
Technology As The Fixer For Aviation Industry Workforce Gaps | Sponsored By CAE
Experts discuss how the airline and airport workforces have changed, the operational challenges being faced, and what new technology can bring to bear in this podcast sponsored by CAE.
Sun Country Airlines CEO On Carrier's Unique Business Model
Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker discusses the Minneapolis-based carrier's hybrid model integrating passenger, charter and cargo operations.
Cathay Pacific Talks Sustainability
Listen in as the head of Cathay Pacific's sustainability initiatives discusses the Hong Kong-based airline's "greener together" philosophy.
Straight Talk From The CEO Of Airlines For America
A4A President and CEO Nick Calio, recipient of the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award, talks with Aviation Week's Karen Walker about critical industry challenges his organization has worked through and why he believes the new transportation secretary and Trump administration are taking the right approach to air transportation.
Key Industry Perspectives From Routes Asia 2025
Recorded live from Routes Asia 2025 in Perth, Aviation Week editors discuss sentiment at the conference among Asia-Pacific airlines, including aircraft supply constraints, geopolitical influences and China's recovering travel market.
A Conversation With The Head Of Cathay Cargo
Tom Owen, director at Cathay Cargo, the ATW Cargo Operator of the Year, talks about what it takes to be at the top of your game in the complex but vital air freight sector.
How Safe Is The U.S. Air Transport System?
Aviation Week Network editors and analysts discuss the safety questions being raised after a fatal crash and near-miss.
Arajet CEO Lays Out U.S. Expansion Strategy
Less than three years since its launch, Dominican Republic-based Arajet is rapidly establishing itself as a key connector between the Americas via its Santo Domingo hub. Founder and CEO Víctor Pacheco shares insights on the significance of the recent U.S.-Dominican Republic open skies agreement and what it means for the airline's growth.
A Conversation With British Airways
British Airways executive Neil Chernoff discusses network strategy and planning, Heathrow's third runway, product investments and more.
Bahamasair CEO On How Fleet Is Evolving
Bahamasair CEO Tracy Cooper discusses how the airline is navigating increasing tourism demand, fleet modernization and the ever-growing need for regional air connectivity. Recorded live at Routes Americas 2025.
Why European Aviation Thinks It Can Hit Net Zero By 2050
Europe's aviation sector has just updated its roadmap to net zero. Airlines for Europe (A4E) managing director Ourania Georgoutsakou discusses what has changed since 2021 and whether net zero is actually achievable.
Talking With Cathay Pacific Airways' CEO
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific's chief executive Ronald Lam discusses growth and resurgence at Cathay's passenger and cargo operations as well as at its LCC HK Express.
Air Greenland's CEO On Expansion In A Changing World
Greenland's aviation industry is undergoing a transformative period with the opening of Nuuk International Airport, enabling Air Greenland to expand its international network. Air Greenland CEO Jacob Nitter Sørensen discusses the carrier's future.
Challenges Facing Airports In 2025
ACI World's new Director General Justin Erbacci discusses his vision for airports in 2025 and beyond, addressing topics like passenger traffic growth, slot allocation reform and sustainability.
What To Watch With Airlines This Year
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the world's airlines and industry issues they will be monitoring this year.
The Big Issues For Airlines Going Into 2025
Listen in as IATA's Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security Nick Careen outlines aviation's top operational, safety and security challenges that could lie ahead in the new year.
