About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Glen Hauenstein, former President of Delta Air Lines, covering leadership changes at Southwest and insights from the Caribbean Tourism Organization conference.

Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt & Host Scott McCartney, with Glen Hauenstein, Fmr. President, Delta Air Lines. Also: A look beyond the public press release on leadership shakeup at Southwest & SWA's corporate culture; Report from the Caribbean Tourism Organization conference in NYC; Listener input: Bipartisan praise for FAA Administrator, Bryan Bedford; Thoughts on redundant Texas airports. Bonus ending: Happy anniversary from grandkids Sophia, Miller & Juliette.

People in this episode

Host: Scott McCartney

Guests: Henry Harteveldt, Glen Hauenstein

Topics covered

• leadership shakeup
• corporate culture
• tourism
• listener feedback
• airport redundancy

Keywords

• Delta Air Lines
• Southwest
• leadership
• tourism conference
• FAA Administrator
• Texas airports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Southwest, Caribbean Tourism Organization

Places: Texas

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