Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser talks with ATW editor Karen Walker about Avianca, GOL and the South American market.

Editors from ATW and CAPA – Centre for Aviation discuss the shifts behind international traffic booms to and from Latin American destinations.

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.

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 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.

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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Aviation Week editors Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein and Karen Walker discuss what air taxis might bring to the world of commercial air travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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ATW editors discuss the different strategies of two airlines in challenging times: U.S.-based JetBlue and Canadian carrier Porter.

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.

Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.

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.

On location ATW editors share their takes on the Paris Air Show from a commercial air transport perspective.

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.

Editors discuss the themes and challenges raised by airline and industry executives at the International Air Transport Association AGM in New Delhi.

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.

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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 Jude Bricker discusses the Minneapolis-based carrier's hybrid model integrating passenger, charter and cargo operations.

Listen in as the head of Cathay Pacific's sustainability initiatives discusses the Hong Kong-based airline’s “greener together” philosophy.

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.

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.

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.

Aviation Week Network editors and analysts discuss the safety questions being raised after a fatal crash and near-miss.

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.

British Airways executive Neil Chernoff discusses network strategy and planning, Heathrow’s third runway, product investments and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the world's airlines and industry issues they will be monitoring this year.

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.

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International Airlines Group (IAG) sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell shares his thoughts on European Union sustainability regulations that will take effect from January, as well as e-fuels, CORSIA and contrails.

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 going through it.

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 topics and resolutions at the organization's 68th Assembly of Presidents.

Editors discuss Southwest Airlines' new board and plan after the intervention of an activist investor.

African Airlines Association Secretary General Abderahmane Berthe shares his priorities for African airlines—including safety and air traffic control reform—ahead of the organization's general assembly in Cairo.

Listen in as Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka talks to Window Seat about the South African Airways partnership, navigating Kenya Airways through “survival mode” and his plans to phase out the airline’s Embraer E-Jet fleet.

As Oman Air undergoes a major restructuring, CEO Con Korfiatis shares insights into simplifying the airline’s fleet, rebalancing the network and charting a course toward financial sustainability.

Listen in as editors share what was on the mind of CEOs at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.

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 nearly five years representing the world’s airports.

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 strategy moving forward.

Listen in as IATA's senior vice president for sustainability, Marie Owens Thomsen, talks about net-zero transition and sustainable aviation fuel supply challenges. Recorded on location at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium.

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

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 opportunities.

After partnering with JetZero, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren shares his thoughts on future technologies and eco-initiatives.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what was behind a disappointing second quarter and why U.S. airlines are changing their product offerings.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors and IATA's Regional Vice President - Americas Peter Cerda discuss key issues facing the Caribbean air transport industry. Recorded on location at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Latin America & Caribbean 2024.

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 presence from both Boeing and Airbus this year.

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 discuss customer experience initiatives and focus areas.

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 moves in Europe.

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 with his plans to transition to triple parallel runway operations.

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 build the airport’s largest terminal and plans for running the modern facility, including using biometrics at passenger touchpoints.

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 evolution over the last decade and how the airline is positioning itself for its next phase of growth.

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 strategy and the Brazilian domestic market.

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 airline executives.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh about sustainability, taxation, government policies and air traffic management modernization ahead of the 80th IATA AGM.

Listen in as European Regions Airline Association (ERA) Director General Montserrat Barriga shares her insights on Europe’s smaller operators, which are grappling with supply chain problems while also bracing for basic air service rule changes and new technologies that could transform their business. 

Listen in as Airlines for Europe (A4E) Managing Director Rania Georgoutsakou speaks with Aviation Week on Russian overflight, contrails and other challenges European airline CEOs have on their desk this summer.

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 in conversation with David Casey at Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark.

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 why it is introducing the Embraer E190-E2 to its fleet.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the changing fortunes of airlines as passengers focus on premium services and brand.

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 ATW Editor-In-Chief Karen Walker.

Listen in to this exclusive interview with Allegiant Air President Greg Anderson, recorded live at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogotá. Aviation Week Network's Aaron Karp speaks with Anderson on issues such as the stalled potential Viva Aerobus partnership, Allegiant's domestic and international network strategy and the U.S. LCC market environment.

Listen in to this exclusive interview with JetSMART CEO Estuardo Ortiz, recorded live at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogotá. Ortiz discusses the Chile-based ULCC's ongoing expansion, including its network strategy, fleet plans and partnership with American Airlines.

Will aviation make it to net zero? Will airlines have to sacrifice demand for sustainability? Are carriers delivering on customer service? Listen in as aviation experts Peter Davies and Patrick Edmond discuss challenging questions for European airline CEOs.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the news of JetBlue and Spirit's dissolved merger and what it means for both carrier moving forward, the proposed Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines linkup and the U.S. market as a whole.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's David Casey sits down for an exclusive interview with Malaysia Airlines MD Izham Ismail to discuss the carrier's international network designs, fleet strategy, potential joint ventures and challenges moving forward.

Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker speaks with French Bee CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener as the Paris-based long-haul leisure carrier is gearing up for the Summer Olympics. 

A conversation with former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker looking back at his long and game-changing industry career.

In this sponsored podcast Plusgrade executive Danielle Brown talks about changing approaches to airline ancillaries and how, when aligned with loyalty programs, they can become a win-win for airlines and passengers.

Listen in as EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren talks about how the LCC will reach its ambitious sustainability goals and updates on its fleet as it gears up for a potentially record-breaking summer season.

Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker sits down with editors to get the latest on the JetBlue-Spirit merger and discuss the legal battle between the U.S. Justice Department and the two East Coast-based carriers—as well as ULCC survival, competitiveness and implications for the Alaska-Hawaiian link-up.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker sits down with editors to discuss how the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug incident has affected airlines globally—and what this means for Boeing.

Aviation Week Network's Lee Ann Shay speaks with Doug Parker, former American Airlines chairman and CEO, who has launched a non-profit called Breaking Down Barriers to recruit and train diverse pilots. Listen in as Doug explains their action plan and how they hope to impact the aviation industry.

Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker sits down with IATA Director for Net Zero Transition Hemant Mistry, who explains what’s needed to grow the global supply of sustainable aviation fuel. 

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors Karen Walker, Christine Boynton, David Casey, Jens Flottau and Lori Ranson discuss key industry moments and themes of the year and what they will be watching for in 2024.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Victoria Moores speaks with Ethiopian Airlines CCO Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, who reveals that the airline is close to a 400-seat aircraft order during a buzzing Gatwick route launch event in London.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA chief economist and sustainability head, about new financial and traffic forecasts and alternative fuel production challenges.

How should we understand the sustainable fuels agreements brokered at ICAO’s CAAF/3 conference? Listen in to hear from Haldane Dodd, executive director of the cross-industry Air Transport Action Group, who has been championing the need for this framework.

Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with BOC Aviation's retiring CEO Robert Martin and his successor, incoming chief executive Steven Townend, about managing supply chain disruptions and how people make things happen at their leasing company.

Listen in Aviation Week Network's Victoria Moores sits down with International Airlines Group's Head of Sustainability Jonathon Counsell to discuss his thoughts on aviation’s path to net zero, including reducing non-CO2 emissions.

The head of the Malaysia-based long-haul LCC talks about Asia’s surging demand for air travel and his focus points with Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker. 

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's David Casey and Victoria Moores speak with Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Airports Council International World director general. Recorded live at Routes World 2023 in Istanbul, the trio discusses the outlook for passenger traffic globally, the major challenges facing airports and how the airport business model is changing.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with the director general at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Subhas Menon, ahead of the organization's annual Assembly of Presidents in Singapore.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's senior vice president for sustainability and chief economist, about key talking points at the first IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Madrid.

Tune is as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with Bryan Bedford, president and CEO of Republic Airways, about the pilot shortage and other challenges affecting the U.S. regional airline industry.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Karen Walker speaks with Carsten Spohr, the head of multiple European airlines, about North American route expansion, ITA, returning the Airbus A380 to service and supply chain problems.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors David Casey, Aaron Karp and Victoria Moores discuss instances of air traffic control (ATC) chaos in Europe and North America this summer, as well as how some air service providers and airlines are seeking to address the challenges head on.

Tune in as Aviation Week editors discuss the air traffic control failure in the UK that led to the cancelation of thousands of flights, which the  UK’s ATC services provider, NATS, says was caused by a “one-in-15 million” event.

Routes Editor-In-Chief David Casey and ATW Europe and Africa Bureau Chief Victoria Moores discuss the initial findings of a report into the incident and what measures have been taken to ensure a repeat of the chaos does not happen again.