The Airways Podcast

In this episode, the Airways Podcast crew discusses the 2023 Dubai Airshow before delving into the chronicle of US airlines with David H. Stringer, history editor at Airways Magazine and a member of the editorial board of the British publication, The Aviation Historian.

With an airline career spanning 32 years with Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, and Northwest, David’s research and writing are focused on preserving the stories of the companies, the aircraft, and the people who are now part of commercial aviation's past.

David's new book, America's Local Service Airlines, is the definitive history of the remarkable companies that brought scheduled air service to hundreds of small cities throughout the U.S. after World War II. With more than 70 airline history articles published in two quarterly journals and one monthly periodical, David is hard at work preserving the history of commercial aviation.

Join us for a history-packed episode!

Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara

Produced by: Helwing Villamizar

Music: Fesliyan Studios

Episode Links

* DAS2023: Full Airshow Recap, Final Analysis

* The Aviation Historian

* America’s Local Service Airlines

* Airways Magazine December 2023 Issue

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In this episode, the Airways Podcast crew discusses American Airlines dehubbing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Spirit Airlines closing operations at Denver International Airport, Air India and Alaska Airlines entering into an interline partnership, and Porter Airlines conducting its proving flight campaign to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with the Embraer E195-E2 jet in preparation for its Canada-to-Florida expansion.

Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara

Produced by: Helwing Villamizar

Music: Fesliyan Studios

Episode Links

* American Cuts 21 Austin Routes

* Spirit Pulls Out of Denver International Airport

* Air India, Alaska Airlines Enter Interline Partnership

* First Look: Porter Airlines E195 Jet at Fort Lauderdale Int’l Airport

* Airways Magazine December 2023 Issue

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In this episode, we focus our commentary on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Line’s earnings calls. We also talk about Ackbar Al Baker's unexpected departure from Qatar Airways as Group CEO.

Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara

Produced by: Helwing Villamizar for Airways

Music: Fesliyan Studios

Episode Links

* United Airlines Reports Q3 Financial Results

* Akbar Al Baker Steps Down as Qatar Airways CEO

* Airways Magazine November 2023 Issue

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In this episode, we engage in a lively discussion with a very special guest, First Officer Marrit Gorter, Aruba’s first and only female airline pilot. We chat about her journey as a trailblazer in her profession, breaking down gender and age stereotypes, and changing perceptions within the aviation industry. No matter who you are, if you have any doubts about pursuing a career in aviation, this episode is for you!

Hosted by: Helwing Villamizar, Rohan Anand, and Vinay Bhaskara

Music: Fesliyan Studios

Episode Links

* Countries with the Highest Number of Female Pilots

* Airways Magazine November 2023 Issue

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In this episode, we comment on United Airlines’ order for 50 more Boeing 787s and 60 more A321s. Will the airline finally kill off its A350-900s? Next, we head over to Europe to chat about Air France-KLM’s investment in SAS and the subsequent SkyTeam switch.

For our Plus extension, Rohan and Vinay discuss China Eastern Airlines’ questionable expansion pl…

In this episode of the 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

Episode Links

* Air Canada Orders Boeing 787-10 Aircraft

* Air France-KLM to Order 50 Airbus A350

* Airways Subscriptions

* Latest Issue

* 2024 Calendar

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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.

Episode Links

* Lufthansa Launches Seattle-Munich Nonstop

* Staffing Shortages

* Airways October 2023 Issue

* Subscriptions

* The Airways 2024 Calendar

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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

Episode Links:

⁠Qantas Reveals International Fleet Plans⁠

⁠Airways Subscriptions⁠

⁠Latest Issue⁠

⁠2024 Calendar⁠

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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

Episode Links

⁠The Airline Observer⁠

⁠Copa Airlines 2023 Expansion Plans⁠

⁠Air Canada’s Sixth Freedom Triumph⁠

⁠US Majors Reveal Expansion of China Flights⁠

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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

Episode Links

⁠JetBlue Post Q2 Profits⁠

⁠Wizz Air Expands A321neos Fleet⁠

⁠Etihad Announces Abu Dhabi-Boston Flight⁠

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