Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

Window Seat Podcast brings together editors and experts from across the Aviation Week Network to explore hot topics related to airlines, airports and the air transport service and supply chain.

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

11-21
24:51

How Will Southwest Airlines Evolve?

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

11-13
21:12

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 reform—ahead of the organization's general assembly in Cairo.

11-07
17:38

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 mode” and his plans to phase out the airline’s Embraer E-Jet fleet.

10-31
18:49

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 course toward financial sustainability.

10-24
23:51

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.

10-17
18:45

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 nearly five years representing the world’s airports.

10-10
16:33

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 strategy moving forward.

10-03
25:38

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 challenges. Recorded on location at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium.

09-26
18:21

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

09-19
18:09

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 opportunities.

09-12
14:58

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.

09-05
22:12

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.

08-30
22:41

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. Recorded on location at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Latin America & Caribbean 2024.

08-23
26:25

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 presence from both Boeing and Airbus this year.

07-24
16:34

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 discuss customer experience initiatives and focus areas.

07-18
22:12

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 moves in Europe.

07-11
19:26

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 with his plans to transition to triple parallel runway operations.

07-05
15:44

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

06-25
17:26

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

06-20
27:31

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