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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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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.
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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…
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The Critical Air Cargo Sector
Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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A Conversation With British Airways
British Airways executive Neil Chernoff discusses network strategy and planning, Heathrow's third runway, product investments and more.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Supporting Airlines Through Operational Disruptions | Sponsored By CAE
In this sponsored podcast industry experts talk about how technology can get airlines get back on track quickly when things go wrong. Sponsored By CAE | Find…
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Are Airlines Ready For New EU Eco Rules In 2025?
International Airlines Group (IAG) sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell shares his thoughts on European Union sustainability regulations that will take…
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Why Chapter 11 Ain't So Bad
On the heels of Spirit Airlines entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, editors discuss the pros and cons of the process and how other carriers have fared…
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What's The Outlook For Asia-Pacific Airlines?
Listen in as Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Director General Subhas Menon sits down with Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker to discuss key…
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How Will Southwest Airlines Evolve?
Editors discuss Southwest Airlines' new board and plan after the intervention of an activist investor.
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How To Unlock Africa's Aviation Potential
African Airlines Association Secretary General Abderahmane Berthe shares his priorities for African airlines—including safety and air traffic control…
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What's Ahead For Kenya Airways
Listen in as Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka talks to Window Seat about the South African Airways partnership, navigating Kenya Airways through "survival…
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Navigating Oman Air's Transformation
As Oman Air undergoes a major restructuring, CEO Con Korfiatis shares insights into simplifying the airline's fleet, rebalancing the network and charting a…
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How Middle Eastern Airlines And Airports Are Evolving
Listen in as editors share what was on the mind of CEOs at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.
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Leading The World's Airports Through Turbulent Times
Recorded live at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, former ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira shares his toughest moments and lessons learned from…
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Understanding Spirit Airlines' Strategic Shift
Spirit Airlines CCO Matt Klein sits down with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss how Spirit is changing its offering, scrapping change fees and its…
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Key Points From The IATA World Sustainability Symposium
Listen in as IATA's senior vice president for sustainability, Marie Owens Thomsen, talks about net-zero transition and sustainable aviation fuel supply…
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Turning That Middle Seat Into An Upgrade | Sponsored By Plusgrade
Plusgrade's Danielle Brown talks about how to manage an ancillary product that monetizes the middle seat in this podcast sponsored by Plusgrade. Find out more
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Are Airlines Beginning To Feel The Strain?
Listen in as John Evans, founder and CEO of lessor Azorra, shares his perspectives on airline market trends and lessor consolidation, hinting at upcoming M&A…
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Will Blended Wing Aircraft Be Part Of EasyJet's Future Fleet?
After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.
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Why Did U.S. Airlines Endure A Financially Difficult Summer?
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what was behind a disappointing second quarter and why U.S. airlines are changing their product offerings.
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What Are The Issues Facing The Caribbean Air Transport Market?
Listen in as Aviation Week editors and IATA's Regional Vice President - Americas Peter Cerda discuss key issues facing the Caribbean air transport industry…
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Talking Points From A Subdued Farnborough Airshow
Listen in as Aviation Week Network's team on location at the Farnborough Airshow discusses key themes from the international event, which has seen a more muted…
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Star Alliance CEO Talks Priorities
Listen in as Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias, the head of the first of the global airline alliances, sits down with Aviation Week's Karen Walker to…
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Will There Be More Airline Consolidation In Europe?
After Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways was approved, Aviation Week editors discuss the implications of the deal and what it means for other consolidation…
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How Do You Move A Live Airport?
Listen in as iGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen shares what it was like to move one of Europe's busiest airports to a new site in just 33 hr., along…
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Building New York JFK's New $9B International Terminal
Aviation Week's Aaron Karp talks with New York JFK International Airport's New Terminal One COO Simon Gandy about the major construction project underway to…
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Air Serbia CEO On Replacing A319s, Long-Haul Growth Strategy
Recorded on location at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai, Aviation Week's David Casey sits down with Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek to discuss the carrier's…
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Azul CEO On What's Next With Gol Link-Up On The Horizon
Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker sits down with Azul CEO John Rodgerson to discuss the carrier's codeshare with GOL Linhas Aéreas, fleet…
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What Were The Highlights Of IATA's 80th AGM?
Aviation Week Network's team on location in Dubai sits down to discuss key themes from IATA's 80th Annual General Meeting, the biggest yearly gathering of…
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IATA's Willie Walsh On The Biggest Issues Facing Air Transport
Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh about…
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Why Europe's Regional Airlines Are Speaking Up
Listen in as European Regions Airline Association (ERA) Director General Montserrat Barriga shares her insights on Europe's smaller operators, which are…
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What's Keeping European Airline CEOs Awake At Night?
Listen in as Airlines for Europe (A4E) Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou speaks with Aviation Week on Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges…
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Exclusive Interview With SAS President And CEO Anko Van Der Werff
SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff opens up about the airline's restructure, the switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam and the reorganization of its fleet…
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Scoot CEO Outlines Singapore-Based LCC's Key Strategies
Listen in as CEO Leslie Thng sits down with Aviation Week's Karen Walker to explain how Scoot has become one of the world's most successful budget airlines and…
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Are North American Budget Carriers Losing Out To The Majors?
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.
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Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian Talks About Strategy
Delta, the ATW 2024 Airline of the Year, is focused on continuous improved performance. Listen in as CEO Ed Bastian explains the strategy behind that goal to…