Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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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.

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20 episodes
Updated Tuesday

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Tuesday · 20 min
IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges
Willie Walsh, during his last week as IATA director general and before taking the helm at IndiGo, talks with Karen Walker about his work at IATA and why he remains optimistic about the air transport business.
July 22 · 16 min
On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026
Which announcements mattered most, what do the latest aircraft orders reveal about the market and where is commercial aviation heading next? ATW editors unpack the defining themes from the Farnborough Airshow. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here.
July 17 · 26 min
Airlink To The Rescue
The new CEO at Airlink, Aviation Week's charity partner, chats with Karen Walker about her role and missions in crisis-hit Venezuela and West Africa.
July 9 · 28 min
ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, head of pilots' union ALPA, joins ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker to discuss air traffic modernization, safety and more.
July 2 · 22 min
What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet?
ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
June 11 · 20 min
What's Up Next For SAS?
Listen in as Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Head of International Network Gonzalo Pernas shares his thoughts on all aspects of SAS' strategy, including upcoming fleet decisions.
June 4 · 15 min
CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy
Editors recap the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, covering air traffic modernization debates, rising costs, FAA head Bryan Bedford's certification news, LCC strategy and more.
May 29 · 19 min
A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff
Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
May 21 · 22 min
Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation
European aviation is operating in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable environment, with geopolitical instability and rising costs shaping airline network strategy. This episode explores some of the key takeaways from Routes Europe 2026, which took place in Rimini, Italy.
May 14 · 22 min
Do Alliances Still Matter In 2026?
Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias discusses how alliances can transform customer experience and why they are still relevant today. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive here.
May 8 · 32 min
Spirit: What Went Wrong And What's Next?
ATW editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.
April 30 · 22 min
How Airline Networks In Asia Are Evolving
Recorded in Xi'an, China, at Routes Asia 2026, this episode explores the key themes shaping air service development across the Asia-Pacific region—from shifting traffic flows and evolving airline strategy to China's recovery and how the industry is balancing short-term uncertainty with long-term growth.
April 21 · 21 min
War, Jet Fuel and Airlines
An oil expert discusses the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and jet fuel availability with ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker.
April 14 · 23 min
Where Next For U.S. ATM Modernization?
Industry experts from Thales and Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.
April 9 · 31 min
How Wizz Air Is Managing Fleet And Market Pressures
Wizz Air CCO Ian Malin discusses how the airline is navigating the summer 2026 season, including the impact of the Middle East conflict, aircraft groundings, fuel price volatility and changing booking trends.
April 2 · 16 min
ITA Airways CEO On What Lies Ahead
ITA Airways CEO Jörg Eberhart discusses fleet plans and challenges, what's next for the Italian flag carrier after joining Star Alliance and the wait for Lufthansa's decision on increasing its stake from 41% to 90%.
March 27 · 33 min
An Awful Week In Commercial Aviation
ATW and Routes editors discuss how the world's airlines are adapting to airspace and airport closures, record high oil prices, a fatal crash in the U.S. and chaos at airport security screening. For more details on the TSA situation discussed in this episode, check out Aaron Karp's latest update.
March 19 · 22 min
How Airlines Are Working Through The Iran War
Aviation consultant John Strickland talks with Karen Walker about how airlines are adapting to the latest crisis.
March 12 · 16 min
What Airlines Can—And Can't—Control When It Comes To Sustainability
Listen in as Maria del Mar Whittaker, Abra Group's chief corporate responsibility officer, discusses airline sustainability in Latin America and beyond. Recorded at Routes Americas 2026 in Rio.
March 6 · 23 min
Airlines, Airports And War Zones
An aviation risk management and conflict zone overflight expert talks with Karen Walker about what airlines and airports must prioritize through the Iran war. This episode was recorded March 5.

Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges

On Location: Key Takeaways From Farnborough 2026

Airlink To The Rescue

ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws

What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet?

What's Up Next For SAS?

CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy

A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff

Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation

Do Alliances Still Matter In 2026?

Spirit: What Went Wrong And What's Next?

How Airline Networks In Asia Are Evolving

War, Jet Fuel and Airlines

Where Next For U.S. ATM Modernization?

How Wizz Air Is Managing Fleet And Market Pressures

ITA Airways CEO On What Lies Ahead

An Awful Week In Commercial Aviation

How Airlines Are Working Through The Iran War

What Airlines Can—And Can't—Control When It Comes To Sustainability

Airlines, Airports And War Zones