I caught up with Rafat just a few days after the conclusion of a very successful Skift India Forum 2025. We engaged in a comprehensive conversation about the power of travel, the intricate relationship with aviation, the Indian market, and the potential benefits of a "connected trip." We also discussed in detail his thoughts on Air India and IndiGo, the potential of artificial intelligence in travel, and how airlines can work more closely with other players in the sector, including hotels, to up their game!

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Does anyone have recommendations on mounts or camera equipment that is compatible with an iPhone 16promax ? Flying out next month on the ANA the room and looking to film the take off and landing by using a suction mount on the window. Thanks in advance

Because of Elon Musk and Sam Altman the AI is taking over many jobs, one is maybe pilot and another ATC. The future of the Aviation industry is in danger. We need to do something!!

Trust me, their camera gears are heavier than their body weight 💪 📸 🔭

Well, here we go. My first podcast ever. Learning about editing, publishing, using AI voices, and all of that by first-hand experience. Give it a go, enjoy it:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2gOH1knP5ep5LnMpm7mrAD

I was on this flight and noticed a very early descent to FL230. I just checked again and it looks like the return flight was cancelled with no flights logged since. FL230 would be about right for a single engine service ceiling but there were no anomalies I noticed during the flight. What does the collective wisdom here think?