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BTC Radio

by Kevin Mitchell

Produced by Kevin Mitchell and focused on airline and travel industry competition issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Interview with Captain Josh LeBlanc, President, Teamsters Local 357 in Plainfield, Indiana

    Captain Josh LeBlanc is an 18-year veteran of Republic Airline and currently serves as the Teamsters Union Local 357 Executive Board President. In this episode, we will discuss the US Government shutdown, its impact on morale and financial stability for workers and what Local 357 did to assist ir...

  2. Interview With Barbara Parshall, Co-founder & CEO of Baarb, Inc.

    Barbara Parshall, CEO of Baarb, Inc., is a true disrupter in the sometimes complicated and frustrating hotel search space. As a venture capital-backed artificial intelligence entrepreneur, Barbara is obsessed with improving lives through travel using advanced technologies. In this 10-minute…

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  3. Interview with Karen Walker, Editor-In-Chief at Air Transport World

    Karen Walker is one of the most accomplished and respected aviation journalists not just in the US, but in the world. In this 25-minute episode we will discuss the 3-year-old campaign by the US3 – meaning Delta, American and United airlines to frustrate market entry by the ME3 - Qatar, Etihad and...

  4. Interview with Steve Shur, President of the Travel Technology Association

    Steve Shur is a leading voice on public policy issues impacting the independent distribution of travel, and he represents the world’s leaders in travel technology. In this 16-minute episode we will discuss Steve’s recent testimony before the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth,...

  5. Interview with Laddie Hostalek, Business Agent for Teamsters Local 1108 in Ohio

    In this 18-minute episode, we will discuss two well known fractional aircraft ownership companies - Flight Options and Flexjet. There is a concerted effort to decertify the Teamsters union at those two companies. We will examine the long-term effects of a decertification, and why corporate,...

  6. Interview with frequent business traveler Robert Healy

    Robert Healy is an accomplished executive, living in the Philadelphia, PA area, and a frequent traveler over some 25 years. In this 12-minute episode we will discuss the state of the airline industry from the customer’s perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Interview With Diana Moss, President of the American Antitrust Institute

    Diana Moss is President of the American Antitrust Institute. In this 25-minute episode, we will discuss a white paper that argues the U.S. DOT should routinely review antitrust immunity for international airline alliances. We will discuss how the U.S. BIG 3 – Delta, American and United – are…

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  8. Interview with Steve Shur, President of the Travel Technology Association

    Steve is one of the most respected and effective public affairs executives in Washington, DC. In this 12-minute episode, we will discuss a range of issues including travel distribution, the short-term home rental space and an initiative to boost tourism to the US. You can sign up for the monthly...

  9. Interview With Bill McGee, Airline Industry Consumer Advocate

    Our guest for this 17-minute show is Bill McGee airline industry consumer advocate and author of a great book titled Attention All Passengers. Bill has long been one of the most respected and effective advocates in the business. Recently, Bill wrote a column in USAToday regarding the US…

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  10. Interview with Christoph Klenner, Secretary General of the European Technology and Travel Services Association

    In this 20-minute episode, we will discuss a range of issues associated with a recent announcement by the International Airlines Group – or IAG - to levy a surcharge on tickets purchased outside the distribution channels that it controls such as its various websites and reservation centers.…

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  11. Interview With Christopher Dane, President of Hickory Global Partners.

    Our guest for this 23-minute show is Christopher Dane, President of Hickory Global Partners. With more that 40 years of experience in the travel and airline industries, Chris is one of the most creative, innovative and effective leaders and executives you would ever want to meet. We will discuss…

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  12. Interview With Bill McGee, Airline Industry Consumer Advocate

    Our guest for this 27-minute show is Bill McGee airline industry consumer advocate and author of a great book titled Attention All Passengers. Bill has long been one of the most respected and effective advocates in the business. We will discuss the recent passenger service meltdowns on United,...

  13. Interview With Bill Flynn President and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide

    Our guest for this 20-minute show is Bill Flynn President and CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. Bill is one of the most respected leaders in the global air freight industry. We will discuss the ways in which U.S. Open Skies policy has impacted the air freight industry business model. Hosted on...

  14. Interview With Phil Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

    Our guest for this 15-minute edition is Phil Brown, Executive Director of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Phil is one of the most knowledgeable and engaged aviation industry executives in the business today. We will discuss the role of U.S. Open Skies policy when airports seek new...

  15. Interview with John Byerly, former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of State.

    Our guest for this 18-minute edition is John Byerly, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. John is one of the most sought after speakers and advisors in the global airline industry. We will discuss the role antitrust immunity plays in Open...

  16. Interview With Tom Engle, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of State

    Our guest for this edition is Tom Engle, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Tom is one of the most respected aviation policy leaders in Washington and it’s a true honor to have him on the show. Our 20-minute discussion will focus on the genesis…

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  17. Interview With Jonathan Grella, EVP, U.S. Travel

    Our guest in this edition is Jonathan Grella, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the U.S. Travel Association. Our 20-minute discussion includes the U.S. Government’s goal for attracting foreign visitors, the role Open Skies policy and Fifth Freedom rights play in supporting visitor...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Produced by Kevin Mitchell and focused on airline and travel industry competition issues.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kevin Mitchell

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