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.

By Karen Walker, Chris Sloan
Listen in as editors discuss the airline industry through the lens of cruising—discover surprising parallels between managing customer expectations at 35,000 ft. and at sea.
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By Victoria Moores
TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues discusses the launch of the airline’s long-anticipated privatization, network strategy and fleet management.
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By Karen Walker
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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By Karen Walker, Ben Goldstein, Graham Warwick
Editors Graham Warwick, Ben Goldstein and Karen Walker discuss what air taxis might bring to the world of commercial air travel.
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By Aaron Karp
Las Vegas Reid International Airport Director Rosemary Vassiliadis discusses the inner workings of LAS, plans to build a second Las Vegas airport and more.
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By David Casey, Victoria Moores, Lori Ranson
On the heels of the Air Canada flight attendant strikes, editors explore how strikes are reshaping airline operations, finances and passenger trust.
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By Karen Walker, David Casey, Victoria Moores, Alan Dron, Chen Chuanren, Kurt Hofmann
Aviation Week Network editors gather in London to discuss the latest proposals for expanding Europe's largest hub.
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By Karen Walker, Christine Boynton, Aaron Karp
Editors discuss whether it’s the right time to update airport security rules and restrictions that have been in place since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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By Karen Walker, Chris Sloan
ATW editors discuss the different strategies of two airlines in challenging times: US-based JetBlue and Canadian carrier Porter.
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By Karen Walker, David Casey, Aaron Karp, Lori Ranson
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.
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By Karen Walker
Airfreight expert Brandon Fried talks about how the air cargo industry is adapting to world changes and turmoil.
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By Karen Walker, David Casey, Alan Dron, Jens Flottau
Editors discuss the impacts of the Israel-Iran war on airlines, air transport and demand, as they assess jamming and spoofing, oil prices and network planning.
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By Karen Walker, Alan Dron, Victoria Moores
On location ATW editors share their takes on the Paris Air Show from a commercial air transport perspective.
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By Karen Walker
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar talks about the organization's work, focus areas and his message for the Paris Air Show.
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By Karen Walker, Kurt Hofmann, Lori Ranson
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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By Karen Walker, Alan Dron, Aaron Karp, Lori Ranson
Editors discuss the overlapping issues of safety and sustainability in the U.S. and Europe as a busy summer flying season looms.
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By Karen Walker
Airlink CEO Steve Smith discusses how his organization supports communities in crisis as it marks 15 years of operations.
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By Aaron Karp
The founder of JetBlue, Azul and Breeze discusses the U.S. and Latin American airline markets, sustainability, air traffic control and more.
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By David Casey
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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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 podcast sponsored by CAE.
Air Transport

By Aaron Karp
Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker discusses the Minneapolis-based carrier's hybrid model integrating passenger, charter and cargo operations.
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By Karen Walker
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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By Karen Walker
Airlines for America President and CEO Nick Calio talks aviation challenges A4A has worked through and the new administration's approach to air transport.
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By David Casey, Chen Chuanren, Adrian Schofield, Tony Griffin
Editors analyze major issues raised at Routes Asia 2025, including aircraft supply constraints, geopolitical influences and China's recovering travel market.
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By Karen Walker
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 vital air freight sector.
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