Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast

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• What Could Happen To UK Budget Carrier EasyJet? 02.07.2026 22min

  ATW editors discuss the move by a U.S. investment firm to acquire EasyJet.
• What's Up Next For SAS? 11.06.2026 20min

  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.
• CAPA Summit Recap: ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy 04.06.2026 15min

  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.
• A New Aircraft Demos Urban Landing And Takeoff 29.05.2026 19min

  Electra CEO Marc Allen talks with Karen Walker about the new EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.
• Geopolitics And Rising Costs Reshape European Aviation 21.05.2026 22min

  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.    
• Do Alliances Still Matter In 2026? 14.05.2026 22min

  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.
• Spirit: What Went Wrong And What's Next? 08.05.2026 32min

  ATW editors discuss the factors behind the failing of Spirit Airlines and how it might change the U.S. airline market.
• How Airline Networks In Asia Are Evolving 30.04.2026 22min

  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.
• War, Jet Fuel and Airlines 21.04.2026 21min

  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.
• Where Next For U.S. ATM Modernization? 14.04.2026 23min

  Industry experts from Thales and Karen Walker discuss the priorities and challenges of making sweeping changes across the national air traffic control system.
• How Wizz Air Is Managing Fleet And Market Pressures 09.04.2026 31min

  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.
• ITA Airways CEO On What Lies Ahead 02.04.2026 16min

  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%.
• An Awful Week In Commercial Aviation 27.03.2026 33min

  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.
• How Airlines Are Working Through The Iran War 19.03.2026 22min

  Aviation consultant John Strickland talks with Karen Walker about how airlines are adapting to the latest crisis.
• What Airlines Can—And Can't—Control When It Comes To Sustainability 12.03.2026 16min

  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.
• Airlines, Airports And War Zones 06.03.2026 23min

  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.
• Strong Demand And Shifting Structures In Latin America 26.02.2026 25min

  As industry leaders prepare to gather in Rio de Janeiro for Routes Americas 2026, Latin America is experiencing renewed traffic growth alongside structural change. Aviation Week editors discuss Brazil's competitive reset, Argentina's liberalization, Venezuela's reopening and the potential Viva-Volaris merger reshaping Mexico.
• Boeing's Vision For Air Taxi Operations 19.02.2026 11min

  Karen Walker sits down with Boeing's Phil Swinsburg to talk about Wisk and the company's autonomous air taxi targeting late-decade certification. They discuss the futuristic yellow aircraft's pilotless technology and Boeing's vision for revolutionizing urban air mobility.
• Asia-Pacific Insights From The Head Of AAPA 12.02.2026 20min

  Karen Walker sits down with Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Director General Subhas Menon to discuss challenges faced by airlines, emerging markets in the region, network strategy and more. This interview was recorded at the Singapore Airshow.
• Boeing's Commercial Outlook For Southeast Asia 05.02.2026 10min

  Karen Walker is live on the ground at Singapore Airshow with Darren Hulst, Boeing's vice president for commercial marketing, discussing the OEM's outlook for the region, airliner demand, LCC growth, cargo and more.