S10E2: O’Hare is Heating Up — Gates, Widebodies, and Venezuela

In Season 10, Episode 2 of the Airways podcast, Rohan and Vinay discuss the competitive landscape of the airline industry, focusing on the battle for Chicago O’Hare between American Airlines and United Airlines. They explore the implications of gate space, market share, and Southwest Airlines' impact. The conversation also touches on American Airlines’ challenges and future outlook, as well as Air Canada’s fleet expansion plans with the addition of Airbus A350-1000s. The episode highlights the complexities and unpredictability of the aviation market.Discover the All-New Airways DigitalAirways Digital provides readers with the flexibility to access North America’s leading commercial aviation magazine anytime, anywhere. Check out the new free previewer web app today!Become a Sponsor of The Airways PodcastIf you’re interested in sponsoring the Airways Podcast in 2026, please get in touch with us at [email protected] by Rohan Anand and Vinay BhaskaraProduced by Helwing Villamizar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit airwaysmagazine.substack.com/subscribe