NewsBusiness NewsLeisureAviation

Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

Aviation Week

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.

Play

Open in

28 episodes
weekly
Avg 24 min
English

Episodes 28

Newest Oldest Longest

All20 Unplayed20 In progress0 Played0

Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.

Monday · 25 min
Can Alaska's Big Bets Pay Off?
Editors discuss Alaska Airlines' new cabins, lounges and proposed international partnerships, with insights from its investor day in Seattle—and assess what it will take to turn those ambitions into stronger profits.
September 25 · 25 min
What Airport Directors Are Most Concerned About
AirportNEXT Solutions Chairman Paul Ouimet discusses the Airport Futures Study, a comprehensive survey and analysis of what North American airport executives believe will be the key trends over the next three to five years.
September 11 · 30 min
Conflict Zone Drones, Civil Aviation And Airspace Safety
In the wake of Zelensky's warning about Russian airspace safety, risk expert Matt Borie returns to the podcast to discuss the effect of drone activity on civil aviation, conflict zone impacts on commercial air transport and more.
September 4 · 27 min
Former American CEO Doug Parker On Breaking Down Barriers
Listen in as former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and his wife Gwen join the podcast to discuss Breaking Down Barriers, their non-profit that helps people in underserved communities become pilots. Doug is the recipient of this year's L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation which will be presented by Aviation Week and the International Aviation Club of Washington D.C. on Sept. 10.
August 27 · 18 min
Loganair's Electric Bet
In 2029, Scottish regional carrier Loganair is set to be one of the world's first commercial airlines flying electric aircraft. Loganair CEO Luke Farajallah talks about his first-mover decision and what it will take to make electric aircraft work in real-world airline operations.
August 20 · 30 min
What's Next For Europe's Airlines?
EasyJet's takeover and airBaltic's restructuring headline a period of change as European airlines adapt to new competitive, financial and capacity pressures. Listen in as David Casey, Victoria Moores, Richard Maslen and Edmond Rose break it all down.
August 11 · 23 min
The Jet Fuel Crisis
Listen in as energy and oil specialist Chris Russo talks about how airline managers should think about fuel strategy.
August 6 · 31 min
A Conversation With The New AAPA Director General
Wong Hong, who heads up the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, talks about industry optimism despite challenges.
July 28 · 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.

Showing 1–20 of 28 episodes