Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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.

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Episodes

Norse Atlantic CEO Explains Long-Haul Startup's Strategy

Can Norse Atlantic succeed in making a success of the low-cost transatlantic business model? CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen breaks down the startup's plans in conversation with Routes Editor-in-Chief David Casey.

May 26, 2022•19 min

As Europe Recovers, Sustainability Takes Center Stage

This week's Window Seat Podcast comes from Bergen, Norway, where decision-makers are gathering at Routes Europe to shape future airline networks. Listen is as ATW European Bureau Chief Victoria Moores, Routes Editor-in-Chief David Casey and Aviation Week Network MD of strategy and consulting David Stroud take the temperature from the floor. All veterans of the event, they report on an unprecedented shift toward sustainability.

May 19, 2022•16 min

The Battle for Spirit Airlines

Our editors Karen Walker, David Casey and Ben Goldstein discuss competing bids to acquire U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines and how the outcome could change the U.S. airline landscape.

May 12, 2022•12 min

IATA DG Willie Walsh On Challenges Airlines Are Facing Ramping Back Up

As air transport recovers to normal levels in much of the world, IATA Director General Willie Walsh discusses the issues carriers are now contending with, how the market is changing and the outlook for the industry.

May 05, 2022•13 min

How Can The U.S. Pilot Shortage Be Resolved?

Listen in as Aviation Week and ATW air transport editors discuss the pilot shortage U.S. airlines are grappling with during the post-pandemic rebound. They explore the underlying issues and discuss potential near-and long-term solutions.

Apr 28, 2022•18 min

Interview Exclusive with Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci

Recorded at the Seattle headquarters of Alaska Airlines, CEO Ben Minicucci sits down with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to talk 2022 goals, customer service, sustainability and innovation. Read a transcript of this interview here

Apr 21, 2022•17 min

Green Ambitions: Etihad CEO Tony Douglas Outlines Sustainability Efforts

Listen in as Etihad CEO Tony Douglas sits down with Aviation Week's Karen Walker to discuss a range of topics, including how the airline is striving to become more sustainable.

Apr 14, 2022•24 min

UK Air Travel: A Perfect Storm Of COVID And Chaos

As demand for air travel returns, why have some airports and airlines in the UK struggled to ramp up operations accordingly? Aviation Week's Karen Walker, Jens Flottau and David Casey discuss how we got here and whether the chaos was inevitable or avoidable.

Apr 08, 2022•14 min

Masks Off?

Listen in Aviation Week Network air transport editors discuss the fast-changing attitudes and rules related to mask wearing in airports and onboard airliners.

Mar 31, 2022•19 min

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