Airlines Confidential: Christina Cassotis, Scott McCartney on Premium Travel Demand, Tackling Large Infrastructure Projects
Latest industry podcast episode examines how airlines are racing to meet luxury demand, airports responsibly constructing new terminal projects, more
By Blue Sky Staff
Published August 31, 2026
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Editor’s Note: Former Wall Street Journal Travel Editor and “Middle Seat” columnist Scott McCartney hosts the weekly podcast “Airlines Confidential,” the leading podcast reaching travel industry insiders, frequent flyers and AvGeeks. Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis is a frequent guest co-host with McCartney. In this episode, they welcome guest Brett Burgess, CEO, ATPCO.
On the Aug. 26 Airlines Confidential episode, Scott McCartney and Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis explored the airlines’ response to premium air travel product demand and the effect on the industry.
They also explored Google’s proposal to purchase Spirit’s internal business data, which has sparked conversations around privacy considerations. The Association of Flight Attendant’s objection to the sale underscores the shared responsibility across the industry to protect confidential information.
The episode also discussed airport infrastructure programs, their price tags and how airports and airlines are navigating funding models built decades ago, prompting conversation around new, sustainable approaches.
Listen to the episode on AirlinesConfidential.com or your favorite podcast streaming app.
