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Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast
As the industry-leading podcast for the airline and airport sectors, Window Seat brings together editors and experts from across Aviation Week who are joined by senior leaders to discuss the business of air transport.
Episodes
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Emirates' Tim Clark Shares Hidden A380 Backstories
Listen in as Emirates President Tim Clark shares a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes conversations he's had with Airbus about the A380's future. He also…
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Air Serbia's Winning Formula
Listen in as Air Serbia CEO Jiří Marek discusses the strategy, successes and resilience that led to his airline being selected as ATW's Airline Market Leader…
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KLM Cityhopper, SAS Execs See Uncertain Winter Ahead
SAS and KLM Cityhopper are taking different approaches to regional flying, but both are investing heavily in Embraer E195-E2s. Maarten Koopmans, KLM Cityhopper…
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Can Alaska's Big Bets Pay Off?
Editors discuss Alaska Airlines' new cabins, lounges and proposed international partnerships, with insights from its investor day in Seattle—and assess what it…
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What Airport Directors Are Most Concerned About
AirportNEXT Solutions Chairman Paul Ouimet discusses the Airport Futures Study, a comprehensive survey and analysis of what North American airport executives…
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Conflict Zone Drones, Civil Aviation And Airspace Safety
In the wake of Zelensky's warning about Russian airspace safety, risk expert Matt Borie returns to the podcast to discuss the effect of drone activity on civil…
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Former American CEO Doug Parker On Breaking Down Barriers
Listen in as former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and his wife Gwen join the podcast to discuss Breaking Down Barriers, their non-profit that helps people…
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Loganair's Electric Bet
In 2029, Scottish regional carrier Loganair is set to be one of the world's first commercial airlines flying electric aircraft. Loganair CEO Luke Farajallah…
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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…
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The Jet Fuel Crisis
Listen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet?
ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
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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…
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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…
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A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff
Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…