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.

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 in charge at airBaltic and the leadership lessons he's learned. Gauss also shares his early priorities after taking the helm at Gulf Air in one of aviation's most competitive regions.

12-18
18:26

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 day-of-travel window to drive incremental revenue while enhancing the passenger experience. Find Out More

12-15
16:40

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.

12-11
19:56

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 examine what the move means for airlines, net zero targets and whether the 2035 timeline can realistically be delivered.

12-04
20:21

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, how software—including AI-powered systems—can be used to boost safety, improve passenger experience and support flight crews. Find out more about Flightscape

11-20
17:01

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 of managing a small market U.S. airport. Pollard was speaking with Aaron Karp on the sidelines of Aviation Week Network's TakeOff North America 2025 conference in Florida.

11-13
15:57

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 strategy.

11-06
20:47

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 millionth passenger.

10-30
20:23

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.

10-23
20:44

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.

10-16
26:09

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 | 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

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

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