This podcast episode discusses the impact of global conflicts on air travel safety and the aviation industry. It begins with a segment on the strained US-India relationship under President Trump, focusing on trade disputes and immigration issues, then transitions to an analysis of how airspace closures due to conflicts in various regions (e.g., Russia-Ukraine, Middle East) are increasing flight times, reducing available airspace, and creating an uneven playing field for airlines. A specific example highlights how the closure of Russian airspace forces longer flight routes, disadvantaging Western airlines compared to those from countries like China and India. The episode concludes by emphasizing the growing complexity and potential cost increases in air travel due to these geopolitical factors, suggesting that these challenges are likely to persist for the foreseeable future.
