Your Inside Track to the Most Influential Conversations in Air Travel

Skift Aviation Forum 2025 takes place in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 3. Top decision makers from airlines, airports, and travel partners gather for a focused day of high-impact insights. Prior editions reached capacity long before doors opened, so grab one of our last few seats.

Economic shifts, new technologies, and changing traveler demands are accelerating faster than ever before. Choosing the right conversations becomes a competitive advantage. 

Here are the most valuable sessions for the aviation leaders who set the agenda for performance and future growth.

Inside the C Suite

Clear vision and decisive strategy define tomorrow’s top performers. Listen in as industry leaders reveal how they plan to push boundaries and rethink traditional playbooks.

• Southwest Airlines CFO Tom Doxey on evolving an iconic brand
• Alaska Airlines COO Jason Berry on operational excellence in action
• JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty on how smaller airlines scale success
• American Airlines SVP Brian Znotins on smarter network expansion

Global Market Pulse and Network Transformation

Regional dynamics shape connectivity and revenue opportunities. These sessions explore economic forces and smart planning for long-term competitive strength.

• DFW Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin on airport driven economic growth
• Porter Airlines President Kevin Jackson on network shifts
• Skift’s Jay Shabat on the state of the U.S. airline industry
• Skift Research Analyst Ashab Rizvi on what the data reveals about travel demand

Mastering Operational Efficiency

Execution matters. Leaders share the tactics and decisions that support resilience and elevated performance during peak demand.

• Air Canada COO Mark Nasr on performing under peak demand
• Air Line Pilots Association First Vice President Capt. Wendy Morse on frontline empowerment

Winning the Modern Traveler

Customer experience creates loyalty and drives market share. Discover how airlines are raising the bar in service, trust, and premium design.

• American Airlines COO David Seymour and CCO Heather Garboden on experience upgrades
• American Express Travel VP Amy Bernard on premium lounge leadership
• Vista President Leona Qi and Cathay Pacific SVP Cindy Lam on premium travel trends
• United Airlines Chief Customer Officer David Kinzelman on seamless journeys

Evolving the Low-Cost Carrier Model

Growth continues across LCCs. These sessions examine fleet strategy, new routes, and smart expansion that keeps this model strong.

• Expanding Reach and Efficiency in Low Cost Airlines
• Growth and Market Approaches for Emerging Carriers

Revolutionizing Distribution and Retail

Commercial success depends on reaching travelers in smarter ways. Hear how partnerships, digital retailing, and loyalty innovation fuel new revenue.

• Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman on modern low-cost strategy with flair
• Allegiant CCO Drew Wells on efficient growth for value-oriented travelers

Revolutionizing Distribution and Retail

Fleet design defines competitive advantage for years to come. These insights bring real clarity to long-term planning and investment.

• Allianz Partners GM Emily Hartman and Delta Managing Director Vanessa Rounds on partnership-led trust
• Agoda CCO Damien Pfirsch on smarter loyalty and digital retail

Innovation and Future Fleet Strategy

• BLADE CEO Rob Wiesenthal and Airbus SVP Daryl Taylor on the fleet of tomorrow

Secure Your Spot at Aviation’s Most Strategic Event

Skift Aviation Forum brings together the leaders defining the next era of air travel. Demand grows each year, and space is limited. 

Secure your pass now to join the executives who influence global aviation strategies and shape new opportunities.

Reserve your seat for December 3 in Fort Worth, Texas.