Airlines Confidential Podcast
Airlines Confidential Podcast, hosted by Scott McCartney, former travel editor and Middle Seat columnist for The Wall Street Journal, covers airline news, industry CEO interviews and listener questions. The show has 357 episodes released weekly, typically around 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly airline-industry conversations with CEOs, reaching travel insiders and frequent flyers
- Weekly show with 357 episodes and a consistent format of news plus executive interviews
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 161 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Host Scott McCartney brings decades of Wall Street Journal travel reporting credibility
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, news roundup, listener Q&A
- Tone
- informed, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The contact page invites sponsorship inquiries but names no sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover airline business, executive interviews and the 9/11 remembrance without flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.airlinesconfidential.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1488637686 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:7215… |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 358 - Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan. Guest: Dave Emerson, CEO, Virgin A | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 20 min |
| 357 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 4 min |
| 356 - Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz. Guest: Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Air | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 7 min |
| 355 - Scott McCartney with Jimmy Dempsey, CEO, Frontier Airlines - Fro | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 5 min |
| 354 - Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman. Guest: Andrew Levy, CEO, Avelo Airli | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 29 min |
| 353 - 9/11 - 25th Remembrance - Scott McCartney, Doug Parker, Beverley | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
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About Airlines Confidential Podcast
Airlines Confidential Podcast is hosted by Scott McCartney, former travel editor and Middle Seat columnist for The Wall Street Journal, according to the show's website. The show covers airline business news, interviews with airline CEOs and listener questions, with 357 episodes released weekly and a median runtime of about 72 minutes. The show's website and feed describe it as aimed at travel industry insiders, frequent flyers and aviation enthusiasts.
Apple Podcasts lists 161 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars. Audience figures are estimates only: based on these signals, the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with an audience skewing toward older professionals and frequent travellers. The feed shows no sponsors so far, and the contact page invites sponsorship inquiries.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $200 per episode. This suits airline, travel, loyalty and corporate travel brands seeking a business-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Airlines Confidential Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Airlines Confidential Podcast
How much does Airlines Confidential Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $200. Rates are estimates derived from public signals, not a published price.
What is Airlines Confidential Podcast about?
The show covers airline industry news, interviews with airline CEOs and listener questions. It is hosted by Scott McCartney, former travel editor and columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
How do I contact Airlines Confidential Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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