# 342 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host and Guest Chris Chiames

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Podcast: [Airlines Confidential Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/airlines-confidential-podcast-640988)
Published: 2026-06-17T00:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/airlinesconfidential/342-chris-chiames
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## Resource

Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host and Guest Chris Chiames. Topics: The complexity of the Cruise Industry vs Airlines, Working for legendary CEOs. Plus: News from the IATA World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro; Consumers changing views on travel; Scott Kirby continues to talk about an American takeover; A difficult day at Chicago's ORD; Listener input on FAA safety inspection programs, Southwest on-time performance declines while cancellations stay very low.

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