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Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

by Aviation Week · English

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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Is It Time To Rewrite Airport Slot Rules?

Reforming airport slot rules at capacity-constrained airports (e.g., Heathrow, JFK, Bristol, LaGuardia).

12 Nov 2026 · 25m · 9 chapters

A Conversation With The LATAM Airlines Group CEO

LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo discusses LATAM’s growth drivers, operating challenges (fuel, taxes/fees, infrastructure, supply chain), cargo strategy, the Delta joint venture,…

5 Nov 2026 · 21m · 11 chapters

Emirates' Tim Clark Shares Hidden A380 Backstories

Emirates’ response to Middle East geopolitical unrest, fuel-cost pressure, and aircraft delivery delays; how Dubai hub resilience supports demand; and the future of the A380 and ultra-large aircraft…

29 Oct 2026 · 30m · 11 chapters

Air Serbia's Winning Formula

Air Serbia’s post-Etihad turnaround and “winning formula” of hub growth, demand-led capacity increases, and fleet/network strategy amid high fuel prices and geopolitical uncertainty.

22 Oct 2026 · 20m · 11 chapters

KLM Cityhopper, SAS Execs See Uncertain Winter Ahead

At the European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) General Assembly, KLM Cityhopper and SAS executives discuss an uncertain winter ahead for European regional airlines, driven by high fuel costs,…

15 Oct 2026 · 24m · 9 chapters

Can Alaska's Big Bets Pay Off?

Alaska Air Group’s “big bets” after buying Hawaiian—premium cabin upgrades, loyalty and lounge expansion, international network growth, and potential American Airlines Atlantic/Pacific joint ventures.

5 Oct 2026 · 25m · 12 chapters

What Airport Directors Are Most Concerned About

Paul Wiematt of Airport Next Solutions discusses ACINA’s 2026 Airport Future Study, based on 55 identified trends, a survey with 300+ North American airport executives, and follow-up focus groups and…

25 Sep 2026 · 26m · 14 chapters

Conflict Zone Drones, Civil Aviation And Airspace Safety

Zelensky’s Sept 1 warning that Russian airspace is “effectively” closing due to drone activity and air-defense operations, and what that means for civil aviation safety, airline routing, insurers,…

11 Sep 2026 · 30m · 13 chapters

Former American CEO Doug Parker On Breaking Down Barriers

Doug and Gwen Parker discuss their aviation nonprofit Breaking Down Barriers, which funds and mentors underrepresented aspiring airline pilots to overcome cost and awareness barriers.

4 Sep 2026 · 28m · 11 chapters

Loganair's Electric Bet

Loganair’s plan to introduce electric aircraft on short Scottish routes, starting with cargo/mail, using Beta Technologies’ Beta Alia CX300 (order for five with five options; deliveries from 2029).

27 Aug 2026 · 19m · 6 chapters

What's Next For Europe's Airlines?

European airline outlook and near-term pressures, focusing on EasyJet’s takeover by Apollo, AirBaltic’s fleet shrink and financing, European capacity restraint due to high fuel costs amid the Middle…

20 Aug 2026 · 31m · 10 chapters

The Jet Fuel Crisis

“The Jet Fuel Crisis” explains why jet fuel prices are spiking after US/Israel strikes on Iran (six months in), with Strait of Hormuz disruptions, refinery capacity limits, and future crude inventory…

11 Aug 2026 · 24m · 11 chapters

A Conversation With The New AAPA Director General

Conversation with Wong Hong, newly appointed Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), on Asia-Pacific aviation market trends, airline financial/operational pressures,…

6 Aug 2026 · 32m · 11 chapters

IATA Chief Walsh Reflects On Industry Challenges

Willie Walsh, outgoing IATA Director General, reflects on industry challenges and leadership changes.

28 Jul 2026 · 20m · 8 chapters