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Airlines Confidential Podcast

Scott McCartney
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United Airlines
American Airlines
Airline Pricing
Loyalty Programs
Delta Airlines
Air Traffic Control
Low Cost Carriers
Aviation Safety
Boeing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Ben Baldanza
Army Blackhawk Helicopter
American Airlines Flight 5342
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
FAA
Frontier Airlines
Airline Labor Relations
Pittsburgh International Airport

Hosted by Scott McCartney, Fmr. Travel Editor/"Middle Seat" Columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Top Stories, C-Suite Guests, Listener Q's. The Leading Podcast Reaching Travel Industry Insiders, Frequent Flyers, & Aviation Geeks. Created by & Dedicated to Ben Baldanza.

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Latest Episodes

This week: Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance. Also: A deep dive into the low cost sector; United earnings and aggressive growth; Shai Weiss to step down at year end, Corneel Koster to be named new CEO, Virg... more

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Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis, Guests: Architects Luis Vidal & Carolyn Sponza - The new Pittsburgh International Airport. Also: Fall earnings season, Delta numbers; Spirit sheds aircraft - is deal with Frontier more likely? Listener input on Delta... more

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This week: Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Doug Parker, Fmr CEO, American Airlines and Guest: Richard Anderson, Fmr CEO, Delta Air Lines. A conversation with two transformative leaders.

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This week: Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines; Topics: Top level change at Alaska Airlines; Breeze comes to Norfolk VA; Ramifications of judicial decision on United / American gate reallocation in Chicago; WSJ up... more

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Theo Panagiotoulias
CEO of Star Alliance
Episode: 309 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance.
Luis Vidal
Architect from Luis Vidal and Architects
Episode: 308 - Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis, Guests: Architects Luis Vidal & Carolyn Sponza - New Pittsburgh Int. Airport
Carolyn Sponza
Studio Director and Principal at Gensler
Episode: 308 - Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis, Guests: Architects Luis Vidal & Carolyn Sponza - New Pittsburgh Int. Airport
Pedro Heilbron
Chairman and CEO of Copa Holdings and Copa Airlines, pioneer of Latin American aviation
Copa Airlines
Episode: 306 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines
Holly Hegeman
Founder, publisher and CEO of PlaneBusiness Banter, a newsletter for airline industry news and analysis
PlaneBusiness Banter
Episode: 305 - Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman, Guest: Holly Hegeman, Founder, PlaneBusiness
Nat Pieper
CEO of Oneworld Alliance, with a varied airline resume
Oneworld
Episode: 304 - Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz, Guest: Nat Pieper, CEO. Oneworld
Jamie Baker
Equity analyst and member of Institutional Investors Hall of Fame
JP Morgan
Episode: 303 - Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt, Guests: Mark Streeter & Jamie Baker, Analysts, JP Morgan Chase
Mark Streeter
Debt analyst with over 30 years at JP Morgan
JP Morgan
Episode: 303 - Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt, Guests: Mark Streeter & Jamie Baker, Analysts, JP Morgan Chase
Peter Ingram
Former CEO of Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Episode: 302 - Host Scott McCartney with Guest: Peter Ingram, Fmr CEO, Hawaiian Airlines

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Scott McCartney
Former Travel Editor and 'Middle Seat' Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, sharing expert insights in the airline industry and engaging discussions with industry leaders.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • 5 star show

    I’ve listened to the show from the very beginning. The Richard Anderson/Doug Parker episode finally inspired me to write a review.

    This show is officially required listening for ANYONE interested in commercial aviation. This episode in particular should win a people’s choice award. So enjoyable from start to finish. Please more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sidestep
    United States15 days ago
  • Always excellent

    Always a good listen. I look forward to Scott and his co-host’s weekly discussion of topics from the airline world. The guests are always relevant and give great insight into today’s airline world. Bottom line: From the Baldanza question to the mailbag questions the show keeps me entertained and wanting for more. Always. Keep up the great work Scott!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtee2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun but biased and wishy-washy

    I like all things aviation so I enjoy listening, but the show tends toward wishy-washy chatter, especially when conservative guests rotate through.

    By conservative, I mean, defending entrenched airlines no matter what (and having a little fun boosting tiny or low-quality carriers that will never challenge the majors).

    I'd relish real talk about markets, pricing and efficiency. They'd do well to study the work of a real economist like Hubert Horan. There's no mystique to airlines: they are ruth... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    paul4792
    United States2 months ago
  • RIP Ben 🪽

    I just went through my podcast saying to myself “let me find my podcast with Ben as he’s my favorite to listen to”. Then I came across the comments. Thank you Ben for co hosting such an amazing pod for your aviation family. You will be remembered! Sending love to him and his family! May he rest in peace. Sincerely flight attendant @ginalynnsutton

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginalynnsutton
    United States4 months ago
  • Not impressed

    Too much “reading a script format.” After hearing this was the best airline podcast around, I found it to be very amateurish.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pottsiew
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast offers a great balance of expert guest opinions and industry news, making it highly engaging.
Listeners enjoy the behind-the-scenes insights shared by experienced industry professionals.
Some reviews suggest dissatisfaction with shifts in hosting dynamics and sound quality, indicating areas for improvement.
Many listeners appreciate the insightful and informative discussions about the airline industry.

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

309 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance.
Q: What do you see as your goals for the future of Star? Five years, ten years, what would you like the Alliance to be doing?
Theo envisions a focus on customer experience initiatives and addressing irregular operations to improve the overall travel experience.
309 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance.
Q: So maybe what seems still exist or what are you still trying to focus on to make the overall travel experience between carriers better or smoother?
Theo mentioned that bag tracking and seat assignments are examples of seamlessness they are working on to improve the customer experience across member carriers.
309 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance.
Q: Theo, if you're a regular listener, you probably know this, but we ask every guest, we always start with what we call the Ben Baldanza question, which is, how did you get into this crazy business?
Theo Panagiotoulias always dreamt of being a pilot but found his way into the aviation industry by joining American Airlines in the 90s after being told he was too tall to fly.
306 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Pedro Heilbron, CEO, Copa Airlines
Q: What keeps you focused and successful after all these years?
Pedro emphasized the importance of finishing what he starts, pointing out that Copa has had many changes and challenges, but staying dedicated and focused has been key to his longevity.
304 - Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz, Guest: Nat Pieper, CEO. Oneworld
Q: Do you think with social media shining light on all the components of the airline experience that it's had a quantifiable adverse effect on Spirit?
Oscar Munoz states that brand reputation has always been an issue, and the negative publicity from social media certainly affects Spirit, especially during their bankruptcy process.

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A podcast that focuses on the intricacies of the airline industry through insightful discussions, engaging interviews, and expert commentary. It features prominent guests from various sectors of aviation, including airline executives and industry experts, who share their experiences and knowledge about trends, challenges, and innovations within the field. Key topics often include frequent flyer programs, airline operational challenges, safety protocols, and customer experience enhancements, making it a valuable resource for airline professionals, frequent travelers, and aviation enthusiasts alike. The show also addresses pressing issues such as air traffic control modernization, pilot shortages, and the evolving landscape of airline partner... more

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1. Theo Panagiotoulias
2. Luis Vidal
3. Carolyn Sponza
4. Pedro Heilbron
5. Holly Hegeman
6. Nat Pieper
7. Jamie Baker
8. Mark Streeter

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