Hosted by Scott McCartney, Fmr. Travel Editor/"Middle Seat" Columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Top Stories, C-Suite Guests, Listener Q's. The Leading Podcast Reaching Travel Industry Insiders, Frequent Flyers, & Aviation Geeks. Created by & Dedicated to Ben Baldanza.
Airlines Confidential Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Scott McCartney
4.7(129 reviews)
345 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
81
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality95
Social0
YouTube74
Engagement94
Podcast Overview
Hosted by Scott McCartney, Fmr. Travel Editor/"Middle Seat" Columnist for The Wall Street Journal. Top Stories, C-Suite Guests, Listener Q's. The Leading Podcast Reaching Travel Industry Insiders, Frequent Flyers, & Aviation Geeks. Created by & Dedicated to Ben Baldanza.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
10/21/2019
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
81
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality95
Social0
YouTube74
Engagement94
9
Excellent Areas
2
Good Performance
8
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Publishing Consistency
Every 7 days
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Airlines Confidential Podcast
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
345 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman
Host Scott McCartney interviews Delta Air Lines CEO Maya Leibman about EasyJet's future, Delta's earnings, and industry shifts.
July 1, 2026
344 - Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman. Guest: Joerg Eberhart, CEO, ITA Airways
Host Dave Hilfman interviews ITA Airways CEO Joerg Eberhart about airline competition, ATC advancements, and industry outlooks.
June 24, 2026
343 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis
Host Scott McCartney interviews Christina Cassotis about airport beauty, aircraft backorders, passenger compensation, and airline leadership changes.
345 total episodes available with 123 transcripts
Recent guests on Airlines Confidential Podcast
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Maya Leibman
Guest
Dave Hilfman
Guest
Joerg Eberhart
Guest
Christina Cassotis
Guest
Chris Chiames
Guest
Glen Hauenstein
Guest
Charles Duncan
Guest
Erik Olund
Guest
Bryan Bedford
Guest
Scott McCartney
Guest
Doug Parker
Guest
Oscar Munoz
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
The Air Show
Cranky Flier LLC
Airline Weekly Lounge
Skift
Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast
Simple Flying
21.FIVE - Professional Pilots Podcast
21Five Podcast
AvTalk - Aviation Podcast
Flightradar24
Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast
Aviation Week
Airplane Geeks Podcast
Airplane Geeks
Cockpit Casual: The Podcast
Steve Giordano and Robert Allen
Passive Income Pilots
Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson
Pilot to Pilot - Aviation Podcast
Justin Siems
Aviation News Talk podcast
Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network
Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots
Delta MEC Communications
Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation Podcast
Capt Jeff
Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk
Air Traffic Talk
NTSB News Talk
Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network
Deep-dive analytics for Airlines Confidential Podcast
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Airlines Confidential Podcast?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.