The Routes Aviation Podcast

The CEO of Australian startup Bonza shares his views on why the market is ready for a new LCC.

The newly appointed SAS CEO Anko van der Werff shares his insights into the carrier's financial and network future.

In a wide-ranging interview, Wizz Air CEO Joszef Varadi outlines the carrier's recovery and growth ambitions.

Listen in as we hear from IATA regional VP for the Americas Peter Cerda speaking live at Routes Americas 2021 a few weeks ago. He tells governments what they can do to support the recovery and warns the Americas is facing a profound loss of connectivity in the wake of the pandemic.

Listen in as we hear from Ryanair DAC CEO Eddie Wilson speaking at Routes Reconnected. He discusses Ryanair's network strategy ahead of a critical summer season, along with the European market outlook and how airports can work with the carrier.

During the COVID-19 crisis Istanbul Airport (IST) has emerged as a resilient hub, outperforming many of its counterparts across Europe with solid airline capacity. In this interview, CEO Kadri Samsunlu outlines how the airport has continued to operate through the pandemic and its plans in the rebuild. He also discusses the opportunity for carriers to form interlining and codeshare agreements with Turkish Airlines, using IST as a mega hub for Europe and Asia.

Welcome to the first episode of ASM’s podcast, dedicated to discussing the biggest issues in route development.

How Swiss startup Moov aims to make European low-cost long-haul a success.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created the ideal conditions for the launch of a new ULCC in Colombia, according to the founder of start-up Ultra Air.

Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker says that the passenger airline’s flexible route network and cargo-handling deal with Amazon has enabled it to remain resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We speak to Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle to learn how the ULCC is aiming to bounce back from COVID-19.

Our expert panel discusses aviation's gender imbalance and what needs to happen to get more women into leadership roles in the industry.

South African Airways’ former CEO Vuyani Jarana discusses the financial challenges facing airlines operating in Africa.

How does this fast-growing carrier view its ambitions for the next few years? We hear direct from CEO Jude Bricker as he outlines its current and future targets.

Leaders discuss their views on the implementation of SAATM and what is needed to make the project a success.

Jambojet chief executive Allan Kilavuka explains how the Kenyan LCC hopes to replicate its model in other African countries.

Our expert panel discuss the future of the world's fastest-growing aviation market.

Martin Gauss, airBaltic's chief executive, explains more about the Latvian carrier's turnaround and future strategy.

Despite its well-documented financial challenges, hear more about how Air India is continuing to add new routes and expand its international network.

Hear Hawaiian Airlines' network and fleet strategy, and how they see potential to grow in the highly competitive Japanese market.

Saudia CEO Jaan Albrecht reveals how the carrier will focus on expanding into Europe and countries with high Muslim populations.

How will the introduction of new long-range aircraft influence the network development of carriers in the region? What new city pairs can we expect in the coming years? What are the potential opportunities for secondary airports?

Qazaq Air is hoping to attract a wealth of interline partnerships as it grows frequency across its network. The airline's director of business development Iliya Assaev explains more in our latest podcast.

More fuel efficient aircraft are opening up new markets between the east and west. Routes assembled a panel of leading figures in the airline industry to discuss the topic.

Thomas Hallam, the chief executive of Somon Air, outlines how the Tajikistan carrier aims to connect Central Asia's capitals in the latest edition of the Routes Aviation Podcast.

The rise of low-cost flying in Kazakhstan and Air Astana's planned fleet expansion are discussed in our latest podcast.

Although the conditions of Brexit remain unclear, it continues to have an impact on the aviation industry in Europe. Our expert panel discuss the implications of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

What does the future hold for hub development and self-connect in Asia? Our expert panel features leaders from IATA, Cebgo and VINCI Airports to discuss the topic on the latest Routes Aviation Podcast.

Author and aviation expert Nawal Taneja, who has worked for and advised major airlines and related businesses worldwide, discusses the future of the industry.

Philippine Airlines’ vice president sales Ryan Uy discusses the carrier’s network strategy and reveals that Seattle, Chicago, Paris and Rome are all on the radar for future routes.

Bahamasair is looking to grow its network through more partnerships with other airlines. Hear from CEO Tracy Cooper in our latest podcast.

As more Airbus A220-300s join its fleet, airBaltic is continuing to expand its footprint and open up new markets. Wolfgang Reuss, SVP network management, discusses the Latvian airline’s growth strategy.

A keynote interview with Oliver Lackmann, the managing director of TUI fly.

Recorded live at Routes Asia 2019, Jetstar's executive manager commercial planning Alan McIntyre outlines its Asia growth plans.

Recorded live at Routes Asia 2019, Cebu Pacific's chief operations officer Michael Shau discusses the growing carrier’s future strategy.

Hear from Javier Suarez, the chief executive of start-up carrier Jetlines, recorded live at Routes Americas 2019.

Hear from Ferio Pugliese, senior VP regional markets and government relations at Air Canada, recorded live at Routes Americas 2019.

What is in store over the next ten years? What are the new innovations that will change the marketplace forever?

Industry heavyweight Tewolde GebreMariam, the chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines, outlines the carrier's strategy and how the dominance of non-African airlines in the continent can be challenged.

South African Airways chief executive Vuyani Jarana explains how he intends to turn the struggling carrier around.

easyJet's Robert Carey and Edinburgh Airport's Gordon Dewar feature in our latest podcast, discussing airport and airline partnerships.

Thai AirAsia X's chief executive Nadda Buranasiri explains more about the airline's expansion plan.

Ray Webster, who spent a decade at the helm of easyJet, discusses his thoughts on the industry.

Hear Alex Cruz interviewed live at Routes Europe 2018.

Virgin Australia group executive Rob Sharp discusses the airline's future strategy and why breaking into the Chinese market is a major aim.

Gareth Evans, the chief executive of low-cost carrier Jetstar, discusses the airline's future network priorities and why China is such an important market.

Javier Suarez, vice president network and fleet planning at VivaAerobus, discusses the low-cost Mexican carrier's ongoing expansion.

Recorded live at Routes Americas 2018, Declan Ryan opens up about his career in aviation and his hopes for Viva Air.

A panel of airline CEOs discuss how technology, politics and business models are threatening to disrupt their industry.

Recorded live at World Routes 2017 in Barcelona, author and travel writer Doug Lansky discusses the importance of sustainable tourism.

Recorded live at a packed keynote at World Routes 2017, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh.