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 the Aviation Week Network who are joined by senior leaders to discuss the business of air transport.

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.

10-09
25:19

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.

10-02
34:25

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.

09-25
19:22

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.

09-18
22:42

Selling That Empty Seat

Why the next big thing in airline ancillaries is turning an unsold seat into a revenue maker and passenger pleaser. Find out more

09-11
20:31

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.

09-04
34:39

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.

08-28
25:42

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.

08-21
20:10

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.

08-14
19:24

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.

07-31
31:15

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

07-24
17:49

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.

07-17
24:34

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.

07-10
26:06

The Critical Air Cargo Sector

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

07-02
24:25

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.

06-24
29:10

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.

06-18
21:42

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.

06-13
27:05

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.

06-04
27:26

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

05-29
26:02

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.

05-22
25:42

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