Podcasts about shashank nigam

In this special episode, we bring together Patrick Edmond, Managing Director of Altair Advisory, and Shashank Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying, to discuss whether aviation demand management is a myth or a necessary component of climate action. Moderated by Dirk Singer, SimpliFlying's Head of Sustainability, the discussion stems from a heated LinkedIn exchange between Patrick and Shashank, sparked by Shashank's reflections after speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year. As the debate gained momentum online, many called for a live conversation – so we decided to host the debate on Sustainability in the Air.The debate covers:The fundamental tension between airline growth ambitions and climate goals, with Shashank sharing insights from his Davos roundtable where aviation CEOs emphasised unfettered growth instead of sustainable growth.The concept of the “guilt premium” versus the “good global citizen premium” in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption to achieve price parity, with Patrick arguing that systemic policy changes are needed rather than relying on individual airline actions.The relationship between ticket pricing and travel behaviour, and whether raising ticket prices can curb aviation demand.The frequent flyer problem, with a small percentage of travellers accounting for a disproportionate share of emissions, and why a frequent flyer levy is an effective solution.Unexpected silver linings, such as how loyalty program changes might inadvertently encourage more sustainable corporate travel practices.In the end, despite their differing perspectives, Shashank and Patrick found common ground, agreeing that while technological innovation is crucial, broader systemic approaches are needed to address aviation's growing climate impact.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Lee Beck and Thomas Walker of the Clean Air Task Force who discuss the complex challenges and innovative solutions for decarbonising the aviation industry. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Why “flying less” offers the best path to sustainable aviation - T&EAviation likely to be the UK's leading emitter by 2040, forecasts Climate Change Committee - GreenAir News This episode is brought to you by 4AIR. 4AIR is leading the way with the industry's first framework to address aviation's climate impact—offering clear, verifiable pathways to reduce and counteract aircraft emissions. For more information, please visit: https://www.4air.aero/

Airline sustainability with the founder and CEO of the SimpliFlying aviation marketing, branding, and communications consultancy firm. Also, actions by Boeing, the outcome of the American Airlines vs. Skiplagged.com suit, US airlines performing poorly in a global ranking, United Airlines and passenger accessibility, and the U.S. Army looks for a new heavy-lift helicopter. Guest Shashank Nigam is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world's largest aviation marketing, branding, and communications consultancy firms. Shashank's new area of interest is airline sustainability. Shashank explains that airline brand experience and engagement are longer than other products and services, especially with long-haul flights. The branding fundamentals remain the same, but how airlines build trust has changed. In 2008 it was airline presence on Twitter and Facebook. During the pandemic, it was health and safety. Now, airline sustainability has grown in importance. The Sustainability in the Air podcast explores what airline, airport, and technology firm CEO innovators are doing. Shashank gives an example of how creative financing is needed for airline sustainability. We also consider what Boeing must do to restore trust and hear about the very interesting company culture at SimpliFlying. SimpliFlying was founded in 2008 and has worked with over 100 aviation clients in airline branding, customer experience, digital marketing, crisis communications, and sustainability initiatives. SimpliFlying's analysis and insights have been featured in leading international media outlets such as BBC, CNN, CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Shashank is the author of Soar: How the Best Airline Brands Delight Customers and Inspire Employees and Sustainability in the Air: Innovators Transforming Aviation for a Greener Future. Look for him on LinkedIn and join over 4,000 Sustainability in the Air subscribers which separates the signal from the noise in sustainable travel. Aviation News United teams with United Spinal to strengthen accessibility Under a new agreement, the United Spinal Association will help advise and support United Airlines to improve the travel experience for customers with disabilities. The United Spinal Association represents 5.5 million American wheelchair users.  United Spinal Association CEO Vincenzo Piscopo said “This partnership demonstrates that accessible travel is a reality, and every step forward brings us closer to a more inclusive travel experience for the disability community. I hope to see continued improvements not only from United Airlines but also throughout the entire travel industry.” The Runway Girl Network reports that the FAA “is working to define the criteria necessary to allow someone to remain in their personal wheelchair during flight using a tie-down similar to what's used in the automotive industry, and as the US Department of Transportation prepares to initiate rulemaking in that regard.” Boeing's CEO Is Shrinking the Jet Maker to Stop Its Crisis From Spiraling With all its troubles and difficult financial position, some Industry insiders and analysts are thinking about a possible Boeing breakup or even bankruptcy. In a note to employees, new CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing has spread itself too thin: “We need to be clear-eyed about the work we face. We also need to focus our resources on performing and innovating in the areas that are core to who we are.” Boeing is exploring asset sales and pruning non-core or underperforming units. Boeing machinists to vote on new proposal with 35% raises that could end strike The new proposal includes 35% in wage increases over four years, a $7,000 signing bonus, increased 401(k) contributions, and guaranteed minimum annual bonus payouts. The ratification vote is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Why US airlines are loathed around the world - as they take up bot...

In this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying's CEO Shashank Nigam, COO Shubhodeep Pal and Head of Sustainability, Dirk Singer about the launch of SimpliFlying's first annual Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report.As the world reels from the catastrophic consequences of climate change, the question of what the aviation industry can do about sustainability is rife with divided opinions. Is net zero by 2050 realistic? Is it equitable for all? Do we have the money to make it happen? Will customers support it? Aviation's pathways to net zero are also hotly contested.As the industry navigates its complex transition towards a sustainable future, the Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report aims to offer hope, reassurance, answers and some helpful suggestions along the way.Based on a survey of 20 leading carriers from around the world, including major players such as Air France-KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, All Nippon Airways, and Southwest Airlines, the report seeks to assess the current state of sustainability efforts, identify best practices and challenges. Complemented with comprehensive and rich data from Cirium and Envest Global, SimpliFlying's Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report aims to provide insights into how carriers can effectively integrate sustainability into their business strategies.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Links & More:Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report 2024 - SimpliFlying Sustainability in the Air - The Book - SimpliFlyingFrom Ground to Cloud: Will The Billions Invested In Sustainable Aviation Truly Decarbonise The Industry? - SimpliFlyingUnderstanding Sustainable Aviation in 40 Charts (Plus, Case Studies!) - SimpliFlying  

What are some of the challenges the airline industry is facing in achieving sustainability?We talk sustainability with Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer of Simpliflying.  The discussion proves to be far more nuanced than "don't emit carbon."

In this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying's CEO Shashank Nigam, and Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer, about the launch of their brand new book, ‘Sustainability in the Air.'The aviation industry finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the environmental consequences of its operations. While today aviation's global share of greenhouse gases is around 3%, that could grow to 22% by 2050 if left unchecked. But the authors of Sustainability in the Air argue that this is not a doomsday scenario; it's a call to action. In their book, Dirk and Shashank delve into the industry's challenges while painting a picture of hope through a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable aviation. The book however, isn't just a roadmap; it tells the stories of people in the aviation industry and within climate tech, striving for aviation's net zero future.Featuring industry leaders like Etihad, SkyTeam, JetBlue, and innovators like AIR COMPANY, Heart Aerospace, ZeroAvia, Archer, ‘Sustainability in the Air' shines a light on the positive changes that aviation can make while offering concrete solutions.You can learn more about the book here, or order it on Amazon.Links & More:Sustainability in the Air: Innovators Transforming Aviation for a Greener Future - SimpliFlying How JetBlue plans to get to net zero by 2040 without stifling growth - SimpliFlyingHow AIR COMPANY is transforming CO2 into clean alcohols and fuel - SimpliFlying  Why Heart Aerospace's electric aircraft is a gamechanger - SimpliFlying Why ZeroAvia believes that hydrogen propulsion is the future - SimpliFlyingWhy eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time - SimpliFlying  

In the special 50th episode, SimpliFlying CEO and host of the podcast, Shashank Nigam, reflects on the podcast's evolution from its inception on Earth Day 2022. He is joined by the SimpliFlying team members as they record the episode on a boat in London during their annual retreat. Shashank begins by highlighting the critical contributions of each member of the SimpliFlying team in the areas of research, writing, production management, design, marketing and distribution. Tracing the podcast's journey, Shashank notes the transition from his initial short YouTube video content to in-depth podcasts, driven by his – and the company's – increasing interest and curiosity in sustainable aviation. Apart from discussing unique features like innovative visual branding and insightful articles that replace traditional transcripts, the team also recalls some of their favourite and most insightful episodes. Red Sea Global's episode on its regenerative tourism site receives a special mention as it aims to be the largest tourism destination in the world that is powered 100% by renewable energy 24 hours a day. Other noteworthy episodes include interviews with AIR COMPANY, which transforms carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel, and Archer, an electric air taxi firm. The episode on SATAVIA's contrail reduction technology is mentioned, with Shashank noting its relevance from an earlier conversation with Etihad Airways.Overall, the team remains optimistic about sustainable aviation's future, foreseeing innovations in hydrogen fuel and other green technologies. Concluding with light-hearted bloopers and future aspirations, the episode emphasises the podcast's commitment to advancing discussions on sustainable aviation.A special shout-out to our sponsors, both past and present, who have championed our podcast since day 1 – CarbonClick, Cirium, and our current sponsor, Travelport. Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:How Red Sea Global's ambitious eco-tourism model could save the planetThe company transforming CO2 into clean alcohols and fuelWhy eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - AmazonThe Climate Book by Greta Thunberg - Penguin Random House 

Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -The changes happening in both India with Tata Group and what they are doing with AirAsia India, as well as in Singapore with Singapore Airlines, Scoot and TigerAir, and how those are related.The challenges of the Korean Air / Asiana Airlines merger, and how that is impacted by the Delta Air Lines JV with Korean.Confirming the opportunity within the Africa business travel market, Marriott International is opening up to 30 new hotels on the continent. Shai Weiss from Virgin Atlantic calls out Heathrow for their high fees. Clive Wratten wrote about this here, saying it is unacceptable for the UK to have one of the most expensive airports in the worldRemember when we could fly with no concerns about the liquids in our luggage? That might come back.British Airways launched a new platform they call CO2llaborate.And on the same topic, Shashank Nigam ✈ takes us through the good and the bad about the carbon offset options offered by Air Canada.Bonus StoriesTune in every week to get your weekly update.  You can subscribe to this podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora or Spotify.Support the show

Linking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Indian airline IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) is pushing the boundaries again with the world's first use of 3 doors on an aircraft for boarding and disembarkation. Erika Armstrong explains why it's not all good news. https://lnkd.in/dfQRCTXTRelating to the most tracked flight in history, Alexandra Vukolova discuss the vast amount of instant data available at our fingertips. https://lnkd.in/dSXm6s2rQantas asks their executives to step in as baggage handlers. https://lnkd.in/dmF2qBRpSabre Corporation buys Conferma Pay, the significance of this nicely explained in a post by John Harvey. https://lnkd.in/dKqPDiYSBCD Travel invests heavily in FairFly (an airfare savings solution), in a deal estimated to be worth $10 - $15m per year over 5 years. https://lnkd.in/d9vqr8RRUnited Airlines demonstrates their commitment to sustainable travel with a substantial downpayment for eVTOL aircraft yet to be built. Shashank Nigam ✈ shares his recent interview with Lauren Riley, their Chief Sustainability Officer. https://lnkd.in/d9_fZCY8Turkish Airlines reaps the benefit of their bold move to return to many of their routes during the pandemic with a full financial recovery. Bernard L. tells us more - https://lnkd.in/dWQrfsJbTune in every week to get your weekly update.  You can subscribe to this podcast by searching BusinessTravel360 on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora or Spotify. Support the show

This week: Shashank Nigam, CEO, SimpliFlying; An update from Chris on the JetBlue & Frontier offers for Spirit; Covid testing requirement dropped for inbound USA air travelers; Startup Norse Atlantic: 3000 applicants for 50 pilot positions; Listener input: ALPA issues doc on training/pilot shortage; Q: Who gets the armrest? Shout-outs

Welcome to the first episode of Sustainability In The Air podcast. We launch the podcast on Earth Day 2022 with the discussion between Shashank Nigam, CEO at SimpliFlying and Tony Douglas, Group CEO at Etihad Aviation Group.   Going forward, trust will require airlines, airports and the entire industry to share how to build a sustainable future. No airline is doing as much as Etihad Airways when it comes to taking measures proactively on sustainability and also communicating about them. In the interview, Tony shares with us the journey of sustainability that Etihad has been on, including the stories of The Sustainable 50 aircraft, why he's betting on carbon offsetting as an immediate solution and the launch of the world's first green loyalty program.

This is a recording of a session from Future Flying Forum 2021 – an online event by Simple Flying and AviaDev that took place on 10-11 November. In this session I had the great pleasure to speak to Shashank Nigam, CEO and founder at Simpliflying. Just a few days ago Shashank and his team introduced the pathway towards the green passenger journey – a material called The Rise of Green Travel which you can download for free at simpliflying.com. In this session Shashank gave us a tour about several exciting steps of a passenger journey from Singapore to San Diego in 2026.  

Many sectors have been impacted by the pandemic, but none more completely than the travel sector. One week is was functioning at full capacity, and then the next the lights had completely gone out, or so it seems. When they go back on, they will shine on a completely different sector, one is which work roles have changed quite dramatically. To get some perspective on where travel and its workers are headed, in this episode we talk to two guests with slightly different vantage points. Will Seccombe is President of Connect Travel, a company that handles Event Market for B2B Businesses in the travel sector. He actually plans to do his next event in August 2020, albeit it will be one that involves N95 masks and lots of sunshine to kill germs. When he thinks of the workers in the sector, he foresees different roles for them, perhaps with staggered hours. He is bullish though, and thinks that travel will always be an important sector. Shashank Nigam is President of Simpiflying, a marketing company for the airline industry. He does not think airlines are done, but he does think they are done doing business as usual. In his view, the...

My guest today is Shashank Nigam, a person with jet fuel in his veins. Shashank is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world´s largest aviation marketing firms and author of SOAR, a bestseller on airline marketing. Together with his team at SimpliFlying they have created a material titled The Rise of Sanitized Travel which details over 70 different areas in the passenger journey that are expected to either change or to be introduced from scratch, to restore confidence in flying after COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the full report here.

My guest today is Shashank Nigam, a person with jet fuel in his veins. Shashank is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world´s largest aviation marketing firms and author of SOAR, a bestseller on airline marketing. Together with his team at SimpliFlying they have created a material titled The Rise of Sanitized Travel which details over 70 different areas in the passenger journey that are expected to either change or to be introduced from scratch, to restore confidence in flying after COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the full report here.

Shashank Nigam, author of Soar and CEO of Simpliflying, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to share some powerful strategies on how today’s leading airlines have managed to build sustainable trust – and how that serves them when undesirable incidents risk occurring. About this episode The airline industry is tough. The risks are exponential; profit margins are difficult to maintain; the general public is critical, emotional, and has the ability to instil a world of impact on brand equity and reputation; regulatory compliance is strict and severe… and the list goes on. And yet, there are some airlines out there that just simply get it. These airlines continue to do phenomenal work in creating brands that deliver an experience and put people first, fostering a culture that aspires to achieve brand invincibility and works proactively towards this objective every day. Fortunately for the rest of us, there are so many crisis ready lessons and strategies that can be taken from these airlines and adapted into your own organization, no matter its industry. In this week’s episode of the Invincible Brand Podcast, Shashank sat down with me to discuss the strategies, mindsets, and crisis management failures and successes that he has seen in his work with over 90 of these airlines over the past several years. This episode explores: What the strongest, most profitable, and beloved airlines have in common-and what you can learn from their success and strive for invincibility. Why achieving brand invincibility should be aspirational. How the CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, single-handedly raised the bar for airline crisis management, and the important lessons you can learn from his decisions and actions. A fascinating example of how a stagnant crisis management plan hindered Thai Airways’s chance to effectively manage an issue. Links mentioned in the episode: Order a copy of Soar More on Thai Airways’s issue management fail. Shashank’s daily show, Simpliflying Live Connect with Shashank Nigam: Learn more about the great work that Simpliflying does. Connect with Shashank on LinkedIn Follow Simpliflying on Twitter: @Simpliflying

We're still experimenting with episode formats and this episode is no different. On this episode, we talk Shashank Nigam, Founder & CEO of SimpliFlying. Rather than our typical interview style, Shashank and I have a conversation that is more likely to be heard at a conference happy hour, rather than on conference stage. Our conversation circles around a hypothetical situation of an airline merging with a hotel chain and what each could bring to the table. However, we don't just leave it at an unnamed hotel chain - we're talking specifically about Airbnb (arguably the biggest hotel chain). We talk about which airlines would be a good match for an Airbnb partner, as well as end with our top pick. Check out Shashank online: Website: http://simpliflying.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimpliFlying Soar on Amazon: https://goo.gl/EWHedA Live Facebook Show: https://www.facebook.com/simpliflying/ Be sure to follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/runwayvc and visit our website: www.runway.vc As always, we want to thank Bruno Misonne for our intro music. To listen to more of Bruno Misonne, check out his website for the full album: www.brunomisonne.com. As well as thank, Kutchins & Groh, an airport planning firm that specializes with capital planning and helping airport prepare for future development. Check out their website at: www.kutchins-groh.com.

Even down here in Australia we’re being impacted by the out-of-control antics of the TSA, so what the heck, we’ll have a bit of a c’est la vent moment about it. We also have our usual opinionated discussion on some other news items and chat with Shashank Nigam from SimpliFlying. Here’s how the show proceeds: . . . → Read More: PCDU Episode 23: Australia: A TSA free zone (for now)