Airlines Confidential Podcast

Scott McCartney

Booking Overview

This aviation industry interview and news show covers airlines, airports, air travel, and frequent-flyer issues, regularly featuring airline CEOs, aviation executives, pilots, and established industry journalists. Agencies could credibly pitch senior airline and airport leaders, aviation technology executives, transportation experts, veteran pilots, and authoritative aviation commentators; booking is likely high difficulty because prominent industry figures are common guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 357

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 422 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

questions@airlinesconfidential.com

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Host

Scott McCartney - Former Travel Editor and “Middle Seat” columnist for The Wall Street Journal, specializing in air travel and aviation coverage.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Senior airline, airport, aviation technology, or transportation executives; veteran aviation professionals; pilots with notable industry experience; and established aviation journalists or commentators.

Required Achievements:

Leading a major airline or aviation company, Holding senior executive responsibility in commercial aviation, Building a distinguished career as a pilot or aviation professional, Demonstrated expertise and public authority in airline or aviation coverage

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrew Levy - Avelo Airlines, Airline Strategy, And Current Developments In The Aviation Industry

Beverley Bass - Remembering 9/11, Commercial Aviation, And Reflections On Come From Away

Chris Sloan - Canadian North Airlines And The Airline’s Role In The Aviation Market

Brett Burgess - Airline Pricing, Aviation Technology, And The Future Of Air Travel Distribution

Ed Bastian - Airline Leadership, Delta’s Business, And Developments Across The Commercial Aviation Industry

Recent Topics

Travel, Aviation, Airlines, Airport Operations, Air Traffic Control

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Airlines Confidential Podcast

357 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt

October 07, 2026

Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt. Topics: Terrorism by 1st officer on FlyDubai; A NASA SR-71 Blackbird revival? Scott Kirby envisions massive increase in United Chicago flights; United launches Base First fare and status match; Does Starlink move customers? Alaska Atmos Rewards & product offerings; Listener input on fleet composition, SWA lack of first class.

356 - Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz. Guest: Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Airlines

September 30, 2026

Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz. Guest: Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Air Group. Also: Airline market capitalization, Primary and backup system failure at Philly TRACON; Market share numbers & discussion; Listener input on Frontier's "Spirit" plane, and pilot pay.

355 - Scott McCartney with Jimmy Dempsey, CEO, Frontier Airlines - From Denver, CO

September 23, 2026

Scott McCartney with Jimmy Dempsey, CEO, Frontier Airlines - From the stage of The American Bar Association's 2026 Forum on Air and Space Law Annual Meeting in Denver. Session presented by Husch Blackwell. Plus: AirBaltic bankruptcy filing; Ryanair adds capacity; US airlines cutting certain routes due to fuel costs; FAA tech budget increases; Listener input on renaming BNA, MIA accident.

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