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Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

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The editors of Airline Weekly discuss the most interesting developments within the commercial airline industry. In keeping with Airline Weekly’s style, conversation generally centers on one question: How do you make money in this industry?

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In part one of this week's show, we discuss a changing of the guard at Virgin Atlantic, as CEO Shai Weiss prepares to step down after seven years. In part two, we contextualize a strong set of Q3 figures from Delta.

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In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the latest developments in the Hong Kong aviation scene. From a return to profitability at Cathay Pacific to a new third runway at the city's international airport, the Asian hub is looking to reassert its ... more

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Ronald Lam
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Lavinia Lau
Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at Cathay Group
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Barry Biffle
CEO of Frontier Airlines
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Campbell Wilson
CEO of Air India
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Peter Elbers
CEO of Indigo
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Episode: The Dynamic Growth of Air India and Indigo Airlines
Robert Isom
CEO of American Airlines
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Episode: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Trump, Boeing, and New Routes
Willie Walsh
Director General of IATA, an industry veteran with over 45 years of experience.
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Episode: IATA's Willie Walsh on Low-Cost Carriers, Sustainability and More Airline Challenges
Andrew Nocella
Chief Commercial Officer of United Airlines
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Episode: Skift Global Forum: The Airline Storylines
Vasu Raja
Former Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines
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Episode: Former American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja on Aviation's Current Inflection Point

Hosts

Gordon Smith
Host of the Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast, with a focus on the commercial airline industry, providing insights on business strategies and financial performance.
Jay Shabat
Co-host of the Airline Weekly Lounge, contributing to discussions about airline industry developments and analytical insights.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Want to be great but unlistenable

    The narration is awful: audio and delivery. These two are very smart and I believe know their content but they are not meant for podcasting.

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    1
    Hirhino
    United States2 months ago
  • Utterly unlistenable

    Audio is so bad, it makes the podcast unlistenable.

    As anti American hosts as you can get. Jay is clearly butthurt over Trump. Can’t even report airline news without crying about Trump. He’s embarrassing himself. No wonder reviews are so pour

    I don’t think Madu (sp?) actually has a clue. He was surprised there’s traffic to Florida. The content is essentially a couple of outsiders with very limited, surface knowledge of airlines. There’s very little preparation that’s goes into the podcast whi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crazy192837
    United States3 months ago
  • Utterly unlistenable

    Audio is so bad, it makes the podcast unlistenable.

    As anti American hosts as you can get.

    I don’t think Madu (sp?) actually has a clue. He was surprised there’s traffic to Florida. The content is essentially a couple of outsiders with very limited, surface knowledge of airlines. There’s very little preparation that’s goes into the podcast which becomes abundantly clear. Just because you try to be contrarian with the way you say leisure isn’t fooling anyone. Quality of audio is horrendous. F... more

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    1
    Crazy192837
    United States5 months ago
  • Audio Quality

    Content is find for mindless commutes. Jay seems like a lovely person but his speaking volume and microphone is not meant for podcasting. Need a consistent volume and a better microphone. The most recent episode about Korean Air was maddening with the volume fluctuations.

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    3
    Mjc3000
    United States6 months ago
  • Unlistenable

    Jay is just unlistenable. Every other word is uuuuhhhhhh. It’s beyond nails on a chalkboard

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    amm201125
    United States7 months ago

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Some reviews appreciate the informative content while criticizing its production values, suggesting a gap between strong potential and execution.
Positive comments highlight the hosts' expertise and ability to discuss complex topics, but often follow them with notes about needing improvements in audio and presentation.

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What’s Happening at WestJet?
Q: What do you think WestJet would look like in five to ten years?
WestJet may see incremental growth and could consider consolidation with other airlines.
What’s Happening at WestJet?
Q: What was your thinking when you saw the order come in?
The order indicates WestJet's confidence and growth in the market despite prior struggles.
Grounded Ambitions: Can Spirit and Wizz Soar Again?
Q: How much of Wizz and Spirit's current pain is self-inflicted and how much of it is just bad luck?
It's a combination of bad luck and developments that make running an airline very challenging, especially with the issues with the GTF engines.
IATA's Willie Walsh Talks Tariffs, Air Traffic Control and Oil Prices
Q: Do you believe the air traffic control issues in the U.S. will see improvements?
Walsh expresses hope for positive change with the Trump administration addressing staffing and technology needs for air traffic control, while recognizing the need for urgency in resolving these issues.
IATA's Willie Walsh Talks Tariffs, Air Traffic Control and Oil Prices
Q: Can you provide your perspective on sustainability targets leading towards net zero by 2050?
Walsh criticizes inefficient regulatory targets and emphasizes the need for pragmatic, realistic steps towards sustainable aviation goals, pointing out that every stakeholder in the aviation sector must be involved.

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