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The Indian AvGeek

Vishal Mehra
Air India
Indigo
India
Aviation
Indian Aviation
Aviation Industry
Mumbai
Spicejet
Boeing
Bengaluru International Airport
Aircraft Leasing
Embraer
Travel Industry
Vistara
Regional Aviation
Air Canada
Emirates
Fly91
Aviation Growth In India
Airbus

Every fortnight, Vishal Mehra goes deep with airline CEOs and COOs, airport route-development chiefs, OEM leaders, loyalty heads and the analysts who keep them honest, from DEL and BOM to AMS, FRA, DFW and beyond. Networks, fleets, slots, alliances, PaxEx and the economics behind every decision. The name is Indian. The conversation is global. The subject is always the business of aviation. The Ind... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to run one of the world's largest, busiest aviation mega-hubs while actively chasing the world's fastest-growing aviation market? In Episode 70 of The Indian AvGeek, we sit down with Chris McLaughlin, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth Intern... more

What does it actually take to build a great passenger experience at 35,000 feet and who's keeping airlines honest when they fall short? In Episode 69 of The Indian AvGeek, Vishal Mehra sits down with Seth Miller, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaxEx.... more

On Episode 68 of The Indian AvGeek, host Vishal Mehra sits down with Wilco Sweijen, Airline Partnerships Director at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, for a behind-the-curtain conversation on how AMS picks its airline partners, courts new routes, and quiet... more

In Episode 67 of The Indian AvGeek, we are going under the hood of one of the world’s most aggressive loyalty transformations. Our guest is Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest. India is Etihad Guest's second-largest member market globally,... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Miller
Founder and editor-in-chief of PaxEx.Aero; host of Dots, Lines & Destinations
PaxEx.Aero
Episode: AIX 2026 & The PaxEx Paradox feat. Seth Miller (Founder, PaxEx.Aero)
Wilco Sweijen
Airline Partnerships Director at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Episode: Slot Archaeology & Airline Networking feat. Wilco Sweijen (Airline Partnerships Dir, AMS Schiphol)
Mark Potter
Managing Director of Etihad Guest; Director of Guest Value and Loyalty at Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways / Etihad Guest
Episode: The Future of Airline Loyalty feat. Mark Potter (Managing Director, Etihad Guest)
Thomas Jaeger
Founder and CEO, CH Aviation
CH Aviation
Episode: State of the Aviation Industry (part 1) feat. Thomas Jaeger & Addison Schonland
Addison Schonland
Founder and Partner, Air Insight Group
AirInsight Group
Episode: State of the Aviation Industry (part 1) feat. Thomas Jaeger & Addison Schonland
Felipe Bonifatti
Vice President Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Joint Ventures East, Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa Group
Episode: Hub & Seek: How Lufthansa is Playing the Long Game feat. Felipe Bonifatti (VP Asia Pacific, ME & JV East, Lufthansa Group)
Kushan Mitra
Veteran analyst of the Indian industrial landscape and printer and publisher of The Pioneer
The Pioneer
Episode: On Pieter Elbers and IndiGo feat. Kushan Mitra (The Pioneer) & Ajay Awtaney (Live From A Lounge)
Scott McCartney
Former Wall Street Journal aviation columnist; host of Airlines Confidential
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The Middle Seat’s Masterclass feat. Scott McCartney (Airlines Confidential Podcast)
Kevin Markette
Senior Director for Regional Sales in South Asia at Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa Group
Episode: Frenemies at the Gate: The Lufthansa - Air India Moment feat. Kevin Markette (Head of Sales-South Asia, Lufthansa Group)

Host

Vishal Mehra
Host of The Indian AvGeek; frequent analyst and interviewer covering Indian aviation business, airlines, and airports.

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Apple Podcasts
#237
United States/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#31
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#195
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#105
Germany/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#158
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#5
India/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#22
Finland/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#50
Colombia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#51
Sweden/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#58
Denmark/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#64
Netherlands/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#73
India/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#78
Norway/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#86
Belgium/Leisure/Aviation

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Slot Archaeology & Airline Networking feat. Wilco Sweijen (Airline Partnerships Dir, AMS Schiphol)
Q: Walk us through how a new route opens via the conferences and what the typical timeline looks like.
New routes begin with introductions at major conferences like Routes and World Routes, followed by a multi-year dialogue with network planners; success hinges on fleet availability, market economics, and regulatory support, with some routes taking five to twelve years to materialize.
The Future of Airline Loyalty feat. Mark Potter (Managing Director, Etihad Guest)
Q: What role does technology and AI play in the loyalty program's evolution?
AI is being explored as a background enabler for personalization, real-time decision-making, and optimizing member experiences, while keeping a human-centric approach to engagement and value.
The Future of Airline Loyalty feat. Mark Potter (Managing Director, Etihad Guest)
Q: How does Etihad balance high-value saver seats with loyalty-driven redemptions?
The program uses a hybrid model with fixed-price aspirational redemptions and a last-seat-available dynamic option, ensuring saver seats remain available for valued members while allowing flexibility and revenue protection.
The Future of Airline Loyalty feat. Mark Potter (Managing Director, Etihad Guest)
Q: How is Etihad Guest adapting to the Indian market and everyday ecosystem partnerships?
By building a localized ecosystem around everyday spend with partners like Flipkart, Swiggy, and Shopper Stop, and by launching co-branding and reward shop enhancements, Etihad Guest is embedding miles into daily life while keeping premium redemption options available for top-tier members.
State of the Aviation Industry (part 2) feat. Thomas Jaeger & Addison Schonland
Q: What is your take on Boom Supersonic's Overature program and JetZero's blended-wing concept?
Both guests acknowledge the novelty and potential of these technologies but express caution about market size, certification, and the need for substantial supporting infra and investment before adoption, with a nuanced view on where they might fit in the long term.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Indian AvGeek

What is The Indian AvGeek about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers in-depth discussions on India's aviation ecosystem, blending airline strategy, airport development, and industry-wide analysis with a data-driven lens. Epidoses frequently center on Indian market dynamics, partnerships and alliances, fleet and product decisions, and technology-enabled travel experiences, often featuring senior airline executives, analysts, and aviation researchers. Unique strengths include a strong focus on India's evolving aviation landscape, candid takes on regulatory and market shifts, and the use of seasoned industry voices to unpack complex moves from alliances to new airport infrastructure. Potential listeners who want actionable insights into India's aviation growth, policy impacts, and competitive dy... more

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1. Seth Miller
2. Wilco Sweijen
3. Mark Potter
4. Thomas Jaeger
5. Addison Schonland
6. Felipe Bonifatti
7. Kushan Mitra
8. Scott McCartney

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