Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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.