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As the industry-leading podcast for the airline and airport sectors, Window Seat brings together editors and experts from across Aviation Week who are joined by senior leaders to discuss the business of air transport.
Jet fuel spikes; Karen Walker asks which routes pay their way before you blame the fare.
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A sober run through how crisis, cost, and security pressure hit aviation at once.
Window Seat frames a rough aviation week as a clear look at how several shocks can hit the industry at once. It moves from war-driven disruption to airspace availability, airline networks, and oil prices to the LaGuardia collision that killed both pilots and injured dozens, then…
A clear read on Latin America's growth, volatility, and airline reshuffling.
The episode keeps its focus on the market without sounding cluttered. It follows the region through demand, political pressure, currency swings, infrastructure gaps, and outside shocks, then lands on the numbers that matter most: Brazil's 100 million domestic-passenger…
JetSmart's low-cost thesis comes through in AI service, Airbus discipline, and steady growth.
Window Seat presents Estuardo Ortiz as the voice behind JetSmart's low-cost thesis for South America, where the airline sees a large market with limited LCC presence.
Small airports stay relevant through passenger flow, planning, and readiness for change.
David Pollard frames Tallahassee International Airport as a small-market airport with real economic weight. The strongest part is the practical focus: moving passengers efficiently, meeting standards, and planning for growth without losing sight of day to day operations.
Stephen Dubner tests bourbon economics, Alzheimer's research, and money advice against hard data.
Daily business news with Kai Ryssdal, tracking Fed policy, oil shocks, and private credit.
Galloway rotates Office Hours Q&A, Raging Moderates politics, and China Decode geopolitics weekly.
Joel and Matt answer listener money questions weekly in the show's Ask HTM segments.
Brené Brown's long-form conversations linking grief, caregiving, politics, and nonviolence to her vulnerability research.
Window Seat opens ahead of Roots Americas 2026 in Rio de Janeiro.
This segment discusses the ongoing revision of EU passenger rights rules, focusing on their impact on regional airlines and the unintended consequences of current regulations like EU 261.
The podcast discusses sustainability challenges in Latin American aviation, focusing on what airlines can control, such as operational efficiencies and fleet renewals to reduce emissions.
Boeing's Vice President of Commercial Marketing discusses the strong demand for nearly 5,000 new airplane deliveries in Southeast Asia over the next 20 years, highlighting recovery challenges and opportunities for airlines in the region.
This segment discusses the financial forecasts for the global airline industry, including profit estimates and profit margins, with insights from IATA executives.
This segment introduces a discussion on Boeing's involvement in Advanced Air Mobility, focusing on their subsidiary WISC and its development of autonomous aircraft for air taxi operations.
This segment discusses the impacts of the Iran War on airlines, focusing on uncertainty in air travel demand and the role of Gulf carriers in aviation infrastructure.
This segment discusses the proposed merger between Allegiant and Sun Country, two innovative U.S.
This segment discusses the causes of disruptions in the airline industry, including social media, full aircraft, aging infrastructure, and changing weather patterns, and their impact on passenger experience.
This segment previews the 2026 Singapore Airshow, focusing on commercial air transport expectations, including aircraft displays and related events like the Changi Aviation Summit.
This podcast segment discusses how airlines can increase revenue by targeting passengers during the day-of-travel window, from check-in to boarding, with insights from Plusgrade on passenger behavior and upgrade opportunities.
All eyes are on the Middle East.
JetSmart CEO Estuardo Ortiz discusses the airline's low-cost strategy in South America, highlighting rapid growth to 50 million passengers and innovations like AI customer service.
David Pollard, director of Tallahassee International Airport, discusses managing a small market airport, including infrastructure upgrades, economic development from a new foreign trade zone, security technology like CT scanners, and plans for advanced air mobility with eVTOL aircraft.
This episode features an interview with Flyadeal CEO Steven Greenway, discussing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to expand air transport to 330 million passengers by 2030, with insights into Flyadeal's rapid growth and competitive positioning among low-cost carriers in the kingdom.
Commercial aviation takes several hits at once.
Karen Walker, Kurt Hoffman, Aaron Karp, and Laurie Ransom assess airline conditions for 2026, including Venezuela-related disruption, India’s expansion, aircraft shortages, and uneven regional profitability.
Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast examines why the UK government selected Heathrow Airport Limited's 3,500-meter Northwest Runway Scheme to shape a revised airport national policy statement, while stressing that the choice is not final approval.
Martin Gauss, the new CEO of Gulf Air, discusses his leadership background, recent award recognition, and his vision for transforming the airline based on his experience at Air Baltic.
Discussion on the U.S.
Interview with Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser about opportunities and challenges in Latin American aviation.
Editors discuss the rapid growth and changing dynamics of the Latin American airline market, citing recent IATA and ALTA data.
This episode discusses the key themes and takeaways from Routes World 2025, an aviation industry event in Hong Kong, including the impact of a super typhoon on operations.
Host Karen Walker discusses airline vs.
Interview with ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar discussing global aviation strategies and standards.
Interview with Cathay Cargo director discussing their award and the air cargo market outlook.
An interview with British Airways' Chief Planning and Strategy Officer about airline strategy and industry insights.
Aviation Week's editor interviews Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lamb about the airline's post-COVID recovery and financial performance.
Senior editors discuss key trends and financial outlook for the global air transport industry in 2025.