The Airways Podcast
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The Airways PodcastJul 19, 2023
Big Orders: Air Canada's Boeing 787-10 and Air France-KLM's A350, plus Delta's Mileage Tweak
In this episode of the new Airways Podcast, we discuss two important wide-body orders: Air Canada’s for 18 Boeing 787-10 jets, with the option to purchase 12 more, and Air France-KLM’s for 50 A350 jets, with the option to purchase 40 more. Plus, Rohan and Vinay go into detail about Delta Air Line’s unpopular changes to its frequent-flyer program.
Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara
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Uncovering the Aviation Skills Shortage with Capt. Chris Smith
In this latest episode, we delve into the pressing issue of the skills shortage gripping the commercial aviation industry. Join us as we sit down with our esteemed guest, Capt. Chris Smith, author and commercial pilot, to explore the current lack of flight crew and ground staff and its impact on the industry.
Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara.
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American Airlines Skiplagged Lawsuit, Qantas Boeing 787 Order
In episode five of the new Airways Podcast, we discuss the Skiplagged lawsuit from American Airlines and the Qantas Boeing 787 order, among other top news stories of the week.
Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara
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Brian Sumers │ The Business Side of Aviation
In this episode, listen to a lively discussion with Brian Sumers, Editor of The Airline Observer, a newsletter covering the business of airlines, including route networks, revenue management, and onboard and airport products.
Rohan, Vinay, and Brian explore the recent headlines making waves in the aviation world. They delve into Copa Airlines' earnings and its intriguing partnership with Thai Airways. They also dissect Air Canada's demand for sixth freedom rights, a strategy that holds potential for their global expansion. Finally, the crew unravels the complexities of US carriers' expansion into China, examining the strategies, challenges, and implications surrounding this move from Brian's commercial perspective of the industry.
Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara
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Q2 23 Earnings, Wizz Air's A321neo Order and Etihad's New Boston Route
In this episode, we comment on U.S. airlines’ recent Q2 2023 earnings, Wizz Air’s order for 75 A321neos, and Etihad Airways’ upcoming Abu Dhabi-Boston Dreamliner route.
For our Plus extension, we sit down with the founder and editor of The Airline Observer, Brian Sumers, to talk all things aviation. The interview will be published next week for our Plus members, so stay tuned to Airways.
Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara
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Delta Revenues, United Transpacific Expansion and Azul A350 Phase Out
In this new episode, we comment on Delta Air Lines’ all-time record operating revenues in Q2 2023, United Airlines’ major transpacific expansion for the IATA Northern Winter of 2023–2024, and Azul’s plans to phase out its Airbus A350s after less than one year of operations.
For our Plus extension, we discuss the future of the Schiphol Airport flight cap ruling and the impasse between Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport and the TSA regarding the start of long-haul routes.
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Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara.
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Delta Air Lines Posts Record-high Quarterly Revenue
United Airlines Expands Transpacific Network
Could the Collapse of the Dutch Government Stall Schiphol Flight Cuts?
United and the FAA, JetBlue and the NEA, and Delta in Tokyo
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of The Airways Podcast after a two-year hiatus. In this new episode, we comment on United Airlines’s operational meltdown and battle with the FAA, JetBlue's Termination of the NEA with American Airlines, and the US DoT's denial of Delta Air Lines’ request for gateway flexibility for two of its five Tokyo Haneda slot pairs to fly from any U.S. airport.
Then, for our feature interview, we discuss the latest developments in the industry garnered from the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show with our Editor-in-Chief, Roberto Leiro, who was at Le Bourget last month.
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Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara
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