Shows
Growthcast with ShashankHow to Stay Relevant in Job Market of 2026?Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Saurabh Nigam, as we delve into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the job market. Will AI replace human workers or augment their capabilities? How can professionals future-proof their careers? Sourabh shares his expertise, exploring the possibilities and challenges of AI adoption. Tune in to discover: The current state of AI in the workforceJobs most likely to be automated and those that are safeStrategies for upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven economyThe human skills that AI can't replicate (yet!) Whether you're a curious learner, a concerned...
2025-12-0949 min
The Allplane PodcastThe Allplane Podcast #129 with Shashank Nigam (Simpliflying / Sustainability in the Air)In this episode of the we welcome Shashank Nigam, who, together with Dirk Singer, has co-authored the Sustainability in the Air book series, two volumes that cover many of the most prominent entrepreneurs, companies and projects striving to make air travel cleaner and more sustainable.Now, Shashank is no newcomer to the aviation industry. He is also the founder of Simpliflying, a firm that has been providing advice in marketing and sustainability to airlines and airports for quite a few years, and also runs the Sustainability in the Air podcast.So, in a way, this...
2025-09-0100 min
The Geeky NomadsTalking aviation and sustainability in the Middle East with Shashank NigamWe're back with another episode up in the air at 36,000ft and going even higher with a guest joining us on the move while on-ground. Shashank Nigam (CEO of aviation consultancy Simpliflying) joins us to talk about the evolving landscape of the aviation industry, focusing on sustainability, connectivity innovations, and the role of technology in enhancing customer experience. We even explore the challenges and opportunities presented by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and the importance of airports in shaping the future of air travel. All while being focused on the Middle East region and the aviation players that...
2025-06-261h 08
Sustainability In The AirCharting the next phase of sustainable aviation: Sustainability in the Air, Vol. IIIn this special episode, SimpliFlying’s CEO Shashank Nigam and Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer sit down with senior leaders from three companies featured in their upcoming book, Sustainability in the Air, Vol. II. Joining the conversation are Jonathon Counsell (Group Head of Sustainability, IAG), Diana Birkett Rakow (SVP of Public Affairs and Sustainability, Alaska Airlines), and Ashwin Jadhav (VP of Business Development, Twelve). Together, they exp...
2025-05-0150 min
Sustainability In The AirIs demand management in aviation a myth or reality?In this special episode, we bring together Patrick Edmond, Managing Director of Altair Advisory, and Shashank Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying, to discuss whether aviation demand management is a myth or a necessary component of climate action. Moderated by Dirk Singer, SimpliFlying’s Head of Sustainability, the discussion stems from a heated LinkedIn exchange between Patrick and Shashank, sparked by Shashank’s reflections after speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year. As the debate gained momentum online, many called for a...
2025-03-0656 min
The Indian AvGeekSimplifying Airline Marketing - feat. Shashank Nigam (Simpliflying)As a historic week in the world of Indian aviation continues to rumble, the world’s foremost aviation marketing expert, Shashank Nigam, joins the show to talk about iconic brands of Indian aviation. We discussed the importance of airline marketing and how it differs from the usual marketing we all know.
How airline marketing evolved into health ratings during the pandemic, marketing’s importance for leading OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, GE, and so forth. His unfiltered thoughts on Vistara’s brand dilution, Air India’s brand revamp, Indigo’s marketing, and how Indian airports are marketing themselves.
Shashank Nigam - @Simpl...
2024-11-1036 min
Airplane Geeks PodcastAirline Sustainability with SimpliFlyingAirline sustainability with the founder and CEO of the SimpliFlying aviation marketing, branding, and communications consultancy firm. Also, actions by Boeing, the outcome of the American Airlines vs. Skiplagged.com suit, US airlines performing poorly in a global ranking, United Airlines and passenger accessibility, and the U.S. Army looks for a new heavy-lift helicopter.
Guest
Shashank Nigam is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world’s largest aviation marketing, branding, and communications consultancy firms. Shashank’s new area of interest is airline sustainability.
Shashank explains that airline brand experience and...
2024-10-231h 20
The BarberShop with ShantanuThe ULTIMATE PLAYBOOK for Building a FOOD EMPIRE in India in 2024: Technology, Trends & More! | TBWSIn this exciting new episode of The Barbershop, we break down the future of the food industry in India, with an exciting roster of guests! 🎙️Ravi Nigam, Founder, TastyBite 🎙️Raghav Verma, Co-founder, Chaayos 🎙️Sameer Khetarpal, MD & CEO, Jubilant Foodworks 🎙️Shashank Mehta, Founder and CEO, The Whole Truth Foods 🎙️Arjun Purkayastha, Senior VP, and Managing Director, Reckitt We discuss important food trends, case studies of mind-blowing food technologies, and a lot more.
2024-07-052h 29
Sustainability In The AirEarth Day Special: SimpliFlying’s first annual Sustainable Aviation Outlook ReportIn this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying’s CEO Shashank Nigam, COO Shubhodeep Pal and Head of Sustainability, Dirk Singer about the launch of SimpliFlying’s first annual Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report.As the world reels from the catastrophic consequences of climate change, the question of what the aviation industry can do about sustainability is rife with divided opinions. Is net zero by 2050 realistic? Is it equitable for all? Do we have the money to make it happen? Will customers support it? Aviation’s pathways to net zero are also hotly...
2024-04-2559 min
Time on Wing PodcastShashank Nigam and Dirk Singer - SimpliflyingWhat are some of the challenges the airline industry is facing in achieving sustainability?We talk sustainability with Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer of Simpliflying. The discussion proves to be far more nuanced than "don't emit carbon."
2024-03-131h 38
Sustainability In The AirSustainability in the Air: Pioneering the Green Future of AviationIn this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying’s CEO Shashank Nigam, and Head of Sustainability Dirk Singer, about the launch of their brand new book, ‘Sustainability in the Air.’The aviation industry finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with the environmental consequences of its operations. While today aviation’s global share of greenhouse gases is around 3%, that could grow to 22% by 2050 if left unchecked. But the authors of Sustainability in the Air argue that this is not a doomsday scenario; it’s a call to action. In their bo...
2023-11-0253 min
Sustainability In The AirHow we created the most successful podcast on sustainable aviation: Behind the scenesIn the special 50th episode, SimpliFlying CEO and host of the podcast, Shashank Nigam, reflects on the podcast's evolution from its inception on Earth Day 2022. He is joined by the SimpliFlying team members as they record the episode on a boat in London during their annual retreat. Shashank begins by highlighting the critical contributions of each member of the SimpliFlying team in the areas of research, writing, production management, design, marketing and distribution. Tracing the podcast's journey, Shashank notes the transition from his initial short YouTube video content to in-depth p...
2023-09-0749 min
Sustainability In The AirVirgin Atlantic’s 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel gambitLater this year, Virgin Atlantic will conduct the world’s first net zero transatlantic flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). If all goes well, it could set the stage for much cleaner flying by the end of this decade.In this episode, we talk to Holly-Boyd Boland, Virgin Atlantic’s VP Corporate Development and Sustainability. She shares how Virgin Atlantic is preparing to conduct the historic flight with its partners and the existing regulatory and technical challenges with procuring, producing and using SAF. We’ll also learn about the importa...
2023-04-1948 min
Sustainability In The AirWhy CarbonClick wants airlines to work on reduction strategies before offsettingCarbon offsetting is a frequently used solution for mitigating excessive emissions, especially in aviation. The solution however, is not without its fair share of controversies.In this episode, we talk to CarbonClick’s Vice President of Enterprise Product & Strategic Partnerships, Seth Horowitz. He shares how the carbon offsets, when used carefully, can be an asset to aviation. As an industry leader in managing and implementing transparent offsetting programs, CarbonClick helps individuals and top global airlines reduce pollution while restoring nature. However, Horowitz emphasises that offsetting must be used as the las...
2023-04-1239 min
The MidpointCan we afford to fly? with Shashank NigamIn this episode of The Midpoint, Rico joins with Shahank Nigam, an expert in the aviation industry. Shahank founded SimplyFlying, a leading strategy consulting firm for airlines globally, which started as a blog in 2008. Shahank shares his journey and how his passion for aviation led him to start this exciting project. They discuss the evolution of airlines' use of social media for marketing and customer service and the importance of sustainability in this industry and the areas where airlines still require consulting support, despite their increased use of technology. Throughout the episode, Rico and Shahank reminisce about old times...
2023-04-0738 min
Business Travel 360Linking the Travel Industry - Week 47Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -The changes happening in both In...
2022-11-2924 min
Business Travel 360Linking the Travel Industry - Week 32Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with real audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include -Indian airline IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Lt...
2022-08-1628 min
Airlines Confidential Podcast140 - Shashank Nigam, CEO, SimpliFlyingThis week: Shashank Nigam, CEO, SimpliFlying; An update from Chris on the JetBlue & Frontier offers for Spirit; Covid testing requirement dropped for inbound USA air travelers; Startup Norse Atlantic: 3000 applicants for 50 pilot positions; Listener input: ALPA issues doc on training/pilot shortage; Q: Who gets the armrest? Shout-outs
2022-06-1555 min
Sustainability In The AirTony Douglas: How Etihad is leading the industry towards a sustainable futureWelcome to the first episode of Sustainability In The Air podcast. We launch the podcast on Earth Day 2022 with the discussion between Shashank Nigam, CEO at SimpliFlying and Tony Douglas, Group CEO at Etihad Aviation Group. Going forward, trust will require airlines, airports and the entire industry to share how to build a sustainable future. No airline is doing as much as Etihad Airways when it comes to taking measures proactively on sustainability and also communicating about them. In the interview, Tony shares with us the journey of sustainability that Etihad has been on, including the stories of...
2022-04-2131 min
The South East Asia Travel ShowThe Challenges of Reconnecting the World, with Dirk Singer, SimpliFlyingThis week's episode takes on the complex task of reconnecting global air travel with Dirk Singer, Research Director of SimpliFlying, an aviation marketing and solutions firm founded by Canada-based Singaporean Shashank Nigam. From his London base, Dirk discusses the white-hot aviation, airline, airport, travel and tourism issues that are confounding policymakers in Europe, North, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Will vaccines eliminate the need for quarantines - and, if so, when? Can Green Zone travel actually work? How will vaccine passports be issued and accepted worldwide? What is a Vaccine Hierarchy and why...
2021-04-0134 min
What’s On Your Post-Pandemic Bucket List?Lorraine Link’In up with Shashank NigamLorraine talks to Shashank Nigam, CEO of SimpliFlying and author of SOAR.
2021-01-1537 min
Just One Question: Public Speaking PodcastJust One Question Episode 24: Nick talks to Shashank Nigam consultant & speaker on airline branding.Shashank Nigam is a global thought leader, consultant and speaker on airline branding and customer engagement strategy. He is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world’s largest aviation marketing firms. He is the author of Soar: How the World’s Best Airline Brands Delight Customers and Inspire Employees. I am thrilled to have Shashank on #JustOneQuestion to talk about the future of travel.
2020-08-1406 min
Work and the FutureEpisode 4: The Lights are Out in the Travel Sector – Will They Ever Go Back On?Many sectors have been impacted by the pandemic, but none more completely than the travel sector. One week is was functioning at full capacity, and then the next the lights had completely gone out, or so it seems. When they go back on, they will shine on a completely different sector, one is which work roles have changed quite dramatically.
To get some perspective on where travel and its workers are headed, in this episode we talk to two guests with slightly different vantage points.
Will Seccombe is President of Connect Travel, a company that...
2020-05-2934 min
AviaDev Insight AfricaEpisode 123. The Rise of Sanitized Air Travel with Shashank NigamMy guest today is Shashank Nigam, a person with jet fuel in his veins. Shashank is the founder and CEO of SimpliFlying, one of the world´s largest aviation marketing firms and author of SOAR, a bestseller on airline marketing. Together with his team at SimpliFlying they have created a material titled The Rise of Sanitized Travel which details over 70 different areas in the passenger journey that are expected to either change or to be introduced from scratch, to restore confidence in flying after COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the full report here.
2020-05-1541 min
Women at WorkHow We Take Care of OurselvesDespite what we see on Instagram, self-care isn’t just about face masks and massages (although those are nice). It’s about spending your time, including your workday, in ways that prioritize the things and people you care about. Studies show that this kind of self-care makes us happier and more focused in our jobs.
But it can be a challenge to take care of ourselves when we’re on deadline, traveling too much, or reporting to a boss who emails at all hours. We speak with researcher Ashley Whillans about how managers can model healthy habits and ho...
2019-11-1136 min
Leading Through Change with Melissa AgnesStrategies For Building Sustained Trust From The World's Leading AirlinesShashank Nigam, author of Soar and CEO of Simpliflying, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to share some powerful strategies on how today's leading airlines have managed to build sustainable trust – and how that serves them when undesirable incidents risk occurring. About this episode The airline industry is tough. The risks are exponential; profit margins are difficult to maintain; the general public is critical, emotional, and has the ability to instil a world of impact on brand equity and reputation; regulatory compliance is strict and severe… and the list goes on. And yet, there are some airlin...
2018-10-2338 min
Discover Legally Popular Titles Full Audiobooks in Mysteries & ThrillersWhat One Company Learned From Forcing Employees to Use Their Vacation Time Audiobook by Neil Pasricha, Shashank NigamListen to the full audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: What One Company Learned From Forcing Employees to Use Their Vacation Time
Author: Neil Pasricha, Shashank Nigam
Narrator: Fleet Cooper
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-23-17
Publisher: Harvard Business School
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, Business
Publisher's Summary:
Have you ever felt burned out at workafteravacation? Im not talking about being exhausted from fighting with your family at Walt Disney World all week.
Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com
2017-08-2310 min
Plane Crazy Down UnderPCDU Episode 77: Qantas Crisis: After the GroundingAlmost one year after the QF32 incident, Qantas is again in the news around the world and for a short time again appeared to be on the brink of a major disaster. At 5pm on Saturday the 29th of October, Alan Joyce (CEO of Qantas) announced that he & the board of directors had decided to ground all of Qantas’ domestic & international flights (about 108 aircraft). This unprecedented step disrupted the travel plans of almost 70,000 passengers in order to avoid a “death by a thousand paper cuts” due to ongoing damage from industrial disputes with three unions. The three unions...
2011-11-022h 15Plane Crazy Down UnderPCDU Episode 23: Australia: A TSA free zone (for now)Even down here in Australia we’re being impacted by the out-of-control antics of the TSA, so what the heck, we’ll have a bit of a c’est la vent moment about it. We also have our usual opinionated discussion on some other news items and chat with Shashank Nigam from SimpliFlying.Here’s how the show proceeds:Prosecutors want Garuda pilot back in jail (ABC News)Farmer’s flight path message for charity (ABC News)The first aircraft taken to Antarctica has been found again:Remains of Antarctica’s first plane found (ABC News)Future of An...
2010-01-151h 36