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Oct 2026

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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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October 15, 202624 min

KLM Cityhopper, SAS Execs See Uncertain Winter Ahead

SAS and KLM Cityhopper are taking different approaches to regional flying, but both are investing heavily in Embraer E195-E2s. Maarten Koopmans, KLM Cityhopper managing director, and Mikael Wångdahl, SAS group VP for airline operations and external production, discuss how the regional market is changing, the balance between in-house and outsourced capacity, and the potential impact of Air France-KLM increasing its SAS stake. Thank you to our sponsor 1PointFive. Learn more about Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive at: 1pointfive.com/aviation

October 5, 202625 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, 202625 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, 202630 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, 202627 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, 202618 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, 202630 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, 202623 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, 202631 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, 202620 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.