Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast
The Simple Flying Podcast, hosted by Tom Boon and Channing Reid, covers the top commercial aviation news stories each week. All discussed stories can be found on simpleflying.com. The podcast is owned and operated by Valnet Inc.
Episodes
#306: Delta Air Lines Passenger Breaches Airport Security, Air France Unlocks New US Routes For 2027
Delta Air Lines passenger breaches security, steals airport tugAlaska Airlines’ new partnership with Breeze AirwaysAir France unlocks new US long-haul routes for 2027American Airlines’ latest network changes for profitabilityBroken lavatories force American Airlines emergency diversion
#305: Alaska Airlines' New Premium Upgrades, flydubai Hijacking & More
In episode 305 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines’ huge premium upgradesflydubai hijacking incidentElon Musk’s harsh comments over Delta Air Lines refusing StarlinkAirbus A350F’s first flightAmerican Airlines’ new app feature that monitors the “perfect seat”
#304: LA News Helicopter Crash, Passenger Hides Knife From TSA, J.D. Power's Best Airports In North America
In episode 304 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your host Channing discusses:Newschopper 4 deadly crashAmazon Air Boeing 767 removed from Miami crash sitePassenger caught hiding knife from TSA Frontier Airlines' new "Cancel For Any Reason" benefitJ.D. Power's Best Airports In North America
#303: Amazon Air Boeing 767 Crash Latest, ATC Chaos In The UK
In episode 303 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Amazon Air Boeing 767 crash latestLondon City Airport's new aircraft typeUnited Airlines calls off 9/11 Denver flyover UK ATC ChaosAmerican Airlines and Delta World of Hyatt drama
#302: Injuries at Skiathos Airport, JetBlue's 2nd BlueHouse Lounge, Starlink Drama
In episode 30 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Skiathos InjuriesJetBlue opens second BlueHouse loungeAir France Lounge SaunaAmerican Airlines expanding Flagship Dining accessQatar Airways & Delta Air Lines' Starlink
#301: American Airlines To Bring Back Seatback Screens, Munich's Back-To-Back Runway Incidents
In episode 301 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:American Airlines to bring back seatback screensVietnam Airlines Boeing 787 overrun incident in MunichDelta Air Lines boosts premium seats on new aircraftLufthansa Airbus A380 lands short of runway in MunichAlaska Airlines Boeing 787 flight attendants overextended on long-haul flights
#300: Looking Back On 300 Episodes, BA A380 Flight To Nowhere, & More!
In episode 300 (that's right) of the Simple Flying Podcast, hosts Tom and Channing sit down to discuss,The podcast's top episodes (5-3)Delta Air Lines launches Austin to ParisThe podcast's top episodes (2-1)FedEx's retro Boeing 777British Airways' A380 flight to nowhere
#299: Farnborough Airshow Recap Special
In episode 299 of the Simple Flying podcast, regular host Tom is joined by Sumit to recap the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and more...
#298: Farnborough International Airshow Preview
In episode 298 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Airshow backgroundEtihad's rumored Boeing 787 orderAircraft making appearances at the AirshowWhy the Red Arrows can't display at the AirshowLogistics behind organizing the show
#297: American Airlines Delay Affects Lawmakers' Votes, Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Double Diversion
SAS' Airbus A330neo orderAmerican Airlines delay causes lawmakers to miss votesLufthansa Boeing 747-8 double diversionEmirates' new global lounge conceptWhat to expect with Simple Flying's new Flight Tracker
#296: American Airlines' Airbus A319 & A320 Retrofits, SFO Delays Quadruple
In episode 296 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:American Airlines Airbus A319/A320 retrofitsAirbus A220 Milestones United Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped widebodyExperience onboard Air Canada’s Boeing 787San Francisco delays quadruple from parallel landing ban
#295: America250 Shuts Down Reagan National Airport, British Airways Boeing 787 Cabin Fire
In episode 295 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Airbus unveils 10th A320 final assembly lineAmerica250 celebrations shut down Reagan National AirportKLM's 1st Airbus A350British Airways Boeing 787 cabin fireLufthansa Airbus A380 Boston diversion
#294: Newark Liberty Leads On-Time Flights, Qantas' 1st Airbus A350-1000ULR Takes Flight
In episode 294 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Newark Liberty leads on-time performance among Northeast airportsLATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner door falls offAlaska Airlines' luxurious Portland loungeQantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR takes flightDelta Air Lines planning second Delta One lounge in Los Angeles
#293: Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Can't Wear Leis, American Airlines' Starlink Plans
In episode 293 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your host Channing discusses:Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants forced to drop leis & aloha shirtsAmerican Airlines announces StarlinkQantas Project Sunrise delayedDenver International Airport pedestrian walkwayEmirates multi-billion dollar Airbus A380 retrofit
#292: World's Largest Airport May Drop TSA, UPS Flight 2976 Crash Investigation, & More
In episode 292 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your host Channing discusses:UPS flight 2976 crash investigation continuesChina confirms massive Boeing order for 200 jetsWorld's largest airport mulls dropping TSAHollywood Burbank Airport opening new terminal this fallJetBlue Airways pulls back in Newark
#291: United Airlines' New Flight Attendant Contract, Papa Johns' Free Pizza For Ex-Spirit Loyalty Members, & More
In episode 291 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your host Channing discusses:United Airlines flight attendants ratify contractBreeze Airways celebrates 5th birthday with new onboard food & drinksAmerican Airlines centennial summer plansPapa Johns rewards former Spirit Airlines loyalty passengersUnited Airlines returns to Glasgow with the Boeing 737 MAX
#290: Lufthansa's Boeing 777X 'Plan B,' Airbus' A220 Win, Southwest Airlines' BWI Collision & More
In episode 290 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:Lufthansa's possible 'Plan B' for the Boeing 777XAirAsia's major Airbus A220 orderAir Astana's latest plans for the 787Southwest Airlines planes collide in BaltimoreVC-25B bridge aircraft completes testing
#289: American Airlines Raising $1 Billion For Aircraft, Air Canada's 1st Airbus A321XLR, & More
In episode 289 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:American Airlines selling $1 billion in bonds for planes1st Air Canada Airbus A321XLRLatest on possible 2nd Miami Airport Boeing 777X Still On Track For 2027United Airlines & Lyft launch new pay with miles partnership
#288: 2 Close Calls In 48 Hours, AIX 2026 Review, & SkyTeam's Newest Lounge
In episode 288 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss:FAA investigating two close calls in 48 hoursAIX 2026 ReviewAmerican Airlines reshaping its New York-JFK experience SkyTeam Alliance's newest airport loungeDelta TechOps new Airbus A320 component repair agreement
#287: Pilots' Animals Sounds On ATC, Southwest Airlines New Airport Lounges
In episode 287 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your host Channing discusses:ATC slams pilots over animal soundsUnited-American mergerLatest on Southwest Airlines' new loungesLufthansa strikeAlaska Airlines facing $75,000 lawsuit over girl burned by hot tea
#286: Frontier Airlines' Near Miss At LAX, AIX 2026 Preview, Airbus' March Deliveries
In episode 286 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:Frontier Airlines' near miss with two vehicles at LAXAIX 2026 PreviewAmerican Airlines plans to return to VenezuelaLufthansa's special 100th anniversary flightsAirbus delivers 60 new planes in March
#285: Delta Air Lines Teams Up With Amazon Leo, The Best April Fools' Aviation Stories, Alaska Airlines' New Business Class & More
In episode 285 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:Delta Air Lines partners with Amazon Leo for a new high-speed WiFiThe best 2026 April Fools ' Day aviation storiesAlaska Airlines unveils its new international business class experienceAirbus A350 Freighter's latest certification testsFAA bans parallel landings in San Francisco
#284: Air Canada Crash Latest, United Airlines Introduces Couches In Economy Class & More
In episode 284 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:Air Canada crash investigationUnited Airlines invests in 3 aircraft types to transform flightseasyJet launches Newcastle base & orders new seatsDelta Air Lines grows even more in Los AngelesIranian Air Force One destroyed
#283: TSA Officers Quit, Lufthansa's Comments On The Boeing 777x & More
In episode 283 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:TSA officers quit amid DHS shutdownLufthansa's comments on the Boeing 777XAmerican Airlines' expanded Austin Admirals LoungeBehind the scenes at AviationtagDelta TechOps expanding with CFM LEAP
#282: Iran Aviation Crisis, United Airlines Boeing 787 Emergency At LAX
In episode 282 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Latest on the Iran aviation crisisLAX Groundstop from United Boeing 787 IssueAn Airbus A380 TestbedAmerican Airlines London Catering IssuesFinnair Visit Recap
#281: Spirit Scrapping 3 Year Old A320neos, United Backs GE For 787 Engines
In episode 281 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Delta increases Los Angeles-Melbourne frequenciesSpirit scrapping 3-year-old A320neosUnited backs GE for 787 powerLufthansa's 787 Allegris gets closerAmerican's Kentucky Derby flights
#280: Southwest Airlines' Starlink WiFi, NBC Sportscaster Flies Straight From Super Bowl To Olympics
In episode 280 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Channing and Jennifer discuss,Southwest Airlines to introduce Starlink WiFiNBC Sportscaster flies 10 hours in private jet from the Super Bowl to the OlympicsAir Canada places Airbus A350-1000 orderLondon Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airportFAA closes El Paso airspace due to security scare
#279: Lufthansa's Airbus A340 Retirement, Boeing To Deliver Improved 787s
In episode 279 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Lufthansa sets Airbus A340 retirementBoeing to start delivering improved 787 DreamlinersEmirates' ambitions in BerlinAmerican Airlines considers the future of its CEOSecurity preparations underway for Super Bowl LX
#278: UPS Retires MD-11 Fleet, Lufthansa Flies Empty A380 To Ireland, & Southwest Ends Open Seating
In episode 278 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,UPS retires MD-11 fleet after fatal crashLufthansa flies an empty A380 to IrelandSouthwest Airlines operates final flight with open seatingHeathrow Airport removes 100ml liquid rulesAirlines add flights for Super Bowl LX
#277: British Airways Passenger Breaks Ankle Inflight, Boeing Marks 600 Deliveries In 2025
In episode 277 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,British Airways Airbus A380 broken ankle incidentBoeing flagged faulty MD-11 engine part 15 years ago easyJet Airbus A320 loses pressurization inflightBoeing marks 600 total deliveries in 2025Etihad reinstates its last Airbus A380
#276: Alaska's Huge Boeing Order, US Airlines With Dirtiest Tap Water
In episode 276 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Alaska Airlines' huge Boeing orderLufthansa (kinda) turns 100Hawaiian Airlines' $600 million investmentThe pawsome reason airports fill with dogs at New YearsWhich US airlines have the dirtiest tap water?
#275: Simple Flying's Holiday Special
In episode 275 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing close the door on 2025 by looking at:British Airways' Christmas preparationsAmerican Airlines' 2026 new routesThe European Airline that doesn't fly on Christmas Day2025's top flight diversionsANA's 2020 Christmas flight to nowhere
#274: Delta's Extremely Long Taxi At JFK, American Airline's Historic Week
In episode 274 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:JetBlue's new domestic first class seatsEmirate's latest route network changeAmerican Airlines' 1st Airbus A321XLR flightDelta's extremely long taxi at New York-JFK AirportLaw professor sues Boeing after cross-country flight
#273: Global Airlines Update, NTSB Slams New Defense Bill
In episode 273 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:A Global Airlines updateNTSB slams new defense billBoeing 777X delivery timelinesDelta's passenger experience milestoneQantas' Airbus A380 drama
#272: Southwest Airlines' California Expansion, Dubai Air Show Recap & 3 more stories
In episode 272 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Southwest Airlines announces 5 new routes from Southern CaliforniaDubai Air Show RecapWestern Global Airlines furloughs pilotsThe airline that stole the Dubai Air ShowRepublic Airways becomes the largest Embraer E175 operator
#271: Ryanair Scraps Paper, Dubai Airshow Preview, & 3 more stories
In episode 271 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Ryanair ditches paper boarding passesWhat to expect at Dubai AirshowGovernment shutdown flight impactOnboard Condor's last 757 flightPittsburgh International new terminal news
#270: Government Shutdown Latest, Condor Retires 'Wir Lieben Fliegen' Boeing 757 & 3 Other Aviation Hot Topics
In episode 270 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss,Government Shutdown ATC impactsCondor retires 'Wir Lieben Fliegen' Boeing 757-300Airbus trims A220 output due to supply chain issuesRiyadh Air debuts new Boeing 787 DreamlinerAlaska Airlines' costly IT outage
#269: Boeing 747 Runway Excursion In Hong Kong, United Airlines 737 MAX Windshield Cracks & LAX Closing Terminal 5 For Rebuild
In episode 269 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss,Deadly Boeing 747 runway excursion in Hong KongAtlanta Police arrest man who attempted to shoot up airportUnited Airlines 737 MAX windshield cracks inflightLAX closing Terminal 5 in preparation for the 2028 OlympicsDubai Airshow preview
#268: American Airlines' New Centennial Special Livery, flydubai Offers Free Inflight Meals, United Airlines Celebrates 35 Years In Europe
In episode 268 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss,American Airlines’ new Boeing 777 livery for its centennial celebrationflydubai makes meals free for allAirbus boosts A320 family production in MobileUnited Airlines celebrates 35 years of EuropeAmerican Eagle CRJ900 gets drenched in fuel
#267: Spirit Airlines' Exceptional OTP, Air Force Begins Modifying Qatar-Gifted Boeing 747
In episode 267 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Channing and Jennifer discuss,Spirit Airlines’ exceptional Summer on-time performanceDelta Air Lines & Aeromexico ordered to drop joint ventureSouthwest Airlines’ new restrictions on passengers who use wheelchairsToxic fumes on commercial planesUS Air Force begins modifying Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8
#266: Greenland Security Issues, Korean Air's Big Boeing Order
In episode 266 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Greenland's international security challengesKorean Air's huge Boeing orderThis Airbus A380 is returning to FrankfurtLast Boeing 737 MAX removed from storage
#265: Alaska & Hawaiian Launch Atmos Rewards, Delta Boeing 737 Wing Flap Detaches Inflight
In episode 264 of the Simple Flying podcast, your host Channing discusses,Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines launch Atmos RewardsDelta Air Lines Boeing 737 wing flap partially detaches inflightUnited Airlines crew decides to leave flight before takeoffDelta Air Lines captain rejects Boeing 757Unruly passenger opens door on Volaris flight during pushback
#264: Spirit Airlines Cash Worries, Southwest Forgets Blind Passengers
In episode 264 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Spirit Airlines has cash worriesFAA Sets Newark Traffic LimitsBoeing's Record July DeliveriesSouthwest Airlines Forgets Blind PassengersAsiana's Airbus A380s Are Back At Frankfurt
#263: American Airlines Drops Seatback Screens, Wizz Air Cuts Airbus A321XLR Order & More Aviation Stories
In episode 263 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Spirit Airlines furloughs and demotes hundreds of pilotsEtihad Airways' extraordinary loyalty challengeAmerican Airlines drops seatback screens in 1st legacy Airbus A319 retrofitWizz Air cuts A321XLR orderHawaiian Airlines to add premium economy seats to its A330-200s
#262: Global Airlines' Parked Airbus A380, US Threatens To End Delta & Aeromexico Partnership & More Aviation Stories
In episode 262 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Global Airlines' parked Airbus A380Trump Administration Threatens To End Delta Air Lines & Aeromexico PartnershipBoeing begins 777-8F productionTeenagers wreak havoc on Virgin Atlantic flightStockholm Airport to dispose Boeing 747 hotel
#261: Virgin Atlantic's Big Announcements, Air India Crash Update & More Aviation Stories
In episode 261 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Virgin Atlantic's big announcementsAir India Crash UpdateAvelo Airlines exits the West CoastFatal crash closes Southend AirportSouthwest Airlines' newest route
#260: SAS Buys Embraer E2s, Oman Air Joins oneworld & More Aviation Stories
In episode 260 of the Simple Flying podcast, your host Tom and Channing discuss,SAS orders up to 55 Embraer E195-E2sTSA expects a busy July 4th weekendOman Air joins oneworldHacking targeting airlinesComparing the Amsterdam oneworld & Star Alliance lounges
#259: Qatar Airways Shutdown, Southwest Eyes Europe & More
In episode 259 of the Simple Flying podcast, hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Boeing's door plug redesignQatar Airways Brief ShutdownSouthwest Eyes EuropeJetBlue's 25-year status challengeSouthwest's new cold drink rules
#258: San Francisco Catering Complications, Wizz Air 1st Airbus A321XLR
In episode 258 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,United's San Francisco catering complicationsWizz Air's 1st A321XLR deliveryStarlux eyes Phoenix-Taipei flightsUK-EU e-gate agreementDoorDash driver ends up airside in Chicago
#257: Big Orders For Boeing, United Polaris Overhaul
In episode 257 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Big orders for BoeingNewark ATC worriesAir Force One plansUnited Airlines' Polaris overhaulAir Canada delivery delays
#256: American & United Chicago Drama, Air Canada's Brand New A321XLR & The Newark Fiasco
In episode 256 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,United Airlines fighting back after American Airlines files lawsuit in ChicagoA visit to Air Canada's new A321XLRThe ATC meltdown in NewarkRiyadh Air's new cabinAmerican Airlines auctions Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator experience
#255: Alaska Airlines Retires World's 1st Boeing 737-900, MEM On The Move! & Other Hot Topics
In episode 255 of the Simple Flying podcast, Channing is joined by Terry Blue, the President and CEO of the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority, for an exclusive interview about all the happenings at Memphis International Airport. Other hot topics discussed include:Southwest Airlines beginning cabin retrofits in MayAlaska Airlines retiring the Boeing 737-900 series prototypeFrontier Airlines p
#254: American Airlines Fire Lawsuit, 2025's Best April Fools, & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 254 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,Lufthansa Allegris at FrankfurtAmerican Airlines Fire Lawsuit2025's Best April FoolsNewark on course to top 2024 gun recordEmirates' new shortest A380 flight
#253: Boeing Reversing Guilty Plea, London Heathrow Meltdown
In episode 253 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,Boeing reversing guilty 737 MAX pleaLondon Heathrow Airport closes for a dayA United Airbus A319 having troubleRyanair launches Prime frequent flyer programAmerican's 1st A321XLR has been spotted
#252: American Overhauls Admirals Club Food, Buy Part Of Iron Maiden's Boeing 747
In episode 252 of the Simple Flying podcasts your hosts Channing and Tom discuss,Who might lead the FAAEd Force One AviationtagsDelta's Dublin aircraft changesAir France-KLM interest in Air EuropaAmerican Airlines overhauls Admirals Club food
#251: Bags Fly Free No More, Korean Air Rebranding
In episode 251 of the Simple Flying podcast, your host Channing and guest co-host Jennifer discuss:Southwest Airlines ditching free checked bagsNTSB calls to close helicopter route near DCAKorean Air's new livery & rebrandingThe smallest commercial aircraft at LAXFamily sues Delta & Japan Airlines after collision in Seattle
#250: Alaska Airlines Considers Starlink, Canada's 2nd Airbus A380
In episode 250 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss:Southwest Airlines closing 2 crew basesAlaska Airlines considers StarlinkFrontier Airlines adds new flights to SnohomishCanada's 2nd A380 operatorAllegiant Air cuts routes & closes LAX crew base
#249: Southwest Airlines Near Miss, Atlas Air & DHL Part Ways
In episode 249 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Qatar boosts A380 flights to Bangkok Southwest Airlines near miss Atlas Air & DHL Express Part Ways FAA Certifies Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage Engine easyJet returns to Frankfurt after 5 years
#248: Delta CRJ900 Crash, British Airways Buys Boeing MRO Unit
In episode 248 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss, Delta CRJ900 crash in Toronto British Airways buy's Boeing's Gatwick MRO unit Alaska Airlines Boeing delivery delays Lufthansa offers check-in at home Grenade found under San Diego runway
#247: Boeing's Great January Deliveries, Southwest Airlines New Routes
In episode 247 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom discuss, Boeing posts highest January deliveries since 2019 Southwest Airlines launches new routes Iberia mirrors BA loyalty changes JetBlue turns 25 KLM Boeing 787 flying the Belgian Queen suffers cracked windshield
#246: JetBlue Ends Popular Route, London City Airport Seeks A320neos
In episode 246 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,JetBlue ends a popular routeLondon City seeks A320neo approvalAllegiant ended 2024 with unexpected Boeing 737 MAXsITA ditches SkyTeam for Star AllianceAn interesting Alaska Airlines route
#245: American Airlines Crash, 1st Boeing 777X Customer & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 245 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,
American Airlines CRJ700 crash
United Airlines has 1,000 planes
Who will get the 1st Boeing 777X?
Boom's XB-1 flies supersonic
Lufthansa takes a stake in airBaltic
Recorded: January 30th
244: Southwest Airlines Pilot Cuts, Emirates' Odd 2 Class A380s & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 244 of the Simple Flying Podcast your hosts, Tom and Channing, return for a new year to discuss,
Southwest Airlines ATL & DEN pilot reduction
Emirates 2 Class Emirates Airbus A380
Horizon Air flight attendant federal mediation
Flying Emirates’ New Airbus A350
How many firearms did the TSA find in 2024?
#243: Looking Back On 2024's Top Stories
In this special episode of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing take a look back through 2024, discussing the top stories from each month based on what our readers were reading the most.
#242: Frontier Cuts 40+ Routes, FAA Certifies P&W A321XLR Engine
In episode 242 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss,
Frontier Airlines suspends 40+ routes
Turkish Airlines commits to JFK Terminal One
Delta Air Lines restarts daily Rio-JFK flights
The FAA certifies the Airbus A321XLR with P&W engines
QantasLink takes 1st ex-WestJet Dash 8 Q400
#241: AA Cuts 787 Flight Attendants, Grenade Found In Laguardia Baggage
In this episode of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom, discuss,
Strikes at Finnair
Hawaiian Airlines adds Seattle-Tokyo
Boeing restarts 737 production
American Airlines cuts 787 minimum flight attendants
Grenade found in LaGuardia baggage
#240: Inside Emirates' New A350, Delta Retires 28 Year Old Boeing 757s
In episode 240 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom discuss,
Hawaiian Airlines' San Francisco base
Touring Emirates' new Airbus A350
Delta retires 28-year-old Boeing 757s
Comparing Emirates' A350 to its Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s
United hires one of its youngest captains yet
#239: Spirit Bankruptcy, TAP Hamsters Chaos, & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 239 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,
Hawaiian Airlines cuts routes
Spirit Airlines enters Chapter 11
Delta's new Burger partnership
Will Airbus meet its delivery target?
Hamsters cause chaos for TAP
#237: Air Canada Boeing 767s, Air Force One Color Scheme
This episode was recorded on November 7th. However, due to a technical issue, it did not upload correctly to our podcast platform.
In episode 237 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Channing discuss,
Iberia's 1st Airbus A321XLR flight
Air Canada brings 767s out of retirement
Air Force One's color scheme
Racoon causes chaos in LaGuardia
The Boeing strike is over
#238: Southwest Separation Packages, 1st COMAC C929 Customer
In this slightly shorter episode, Tom and Channing discuss,
Southwest Airlines' voluntary separation packages
The 1st COMAC C929 customer
Denver Airport's virtual golf lounge
Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy risk
#236: 1st Airbus A321XLR Delivery, JetBlue Sued Over Ice Cream & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 236 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,Delta Air Lines close calls1st Airbus A321XLR deliveredAmerican Airlines’ new longest routeRiyadh Air orders 60 Airbus narrowbodiesJetBlue sued over an ice cream sandwich
#235: Qatar Airways Launches Starlink, American Airlines Cargo Door Incident & 3 More Stories
In episode 235 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by new co-host Channing Reid to discuss,
Qatar Airways launches Starlink
American Airlines cargo door incident
Tom visits Turkish Airlines
A New Zealand Airport's new three-minute hug rule
Lufthansa's new first class check-in delay
#234: Southwest Overhaul, Jo's Last Episode & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 234 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo joins Tom for the last time to discuss,
Southwest Airlines' overhaul
Jo's time at Simple Flying
Delta's transatlantic plans
Etihad's Airbus A380 to Paris
Israel/Lebanon flight cancelations
Tom will be back soon (with much better audio than this week) with a new co-host!
#233: Simple Flying Meets Christina Cassotis, CEO Pittsburgh Airport
Christina Cassotis is CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority and oversees developments at Pittsburgh International Airport. Like the famous steel city’s own business renaissance, the airport is witnessing record demand growth after moving from a hub operation to supporting what has become a booming O&D market.
In this episode, Lead Journalist Jonathan Hendry sits down with Christina to d
#232: 1st Low Cost A321XLR Route, CRJ900 Tail Ripped Off & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 232 of the Simple Flying podcast Tom Boon is joined by Joanna Bailey to discuss,
Wizz Air A321XLR Routes
Lithium-ion batteries risk
CRJ-900 tail ripped off
British Airways' weekend meltdown
Ural Airbus A320 scrapped
#231: Cathay's A350 Issues, SWISS First Class Too Heavy, & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 231 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Jo discuss,
Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 issues
SAS leaves Star Alliance for SkyTeam
SWISS' new first class is too heavy
Fishy things at Alaska Airlines
Heathrow to welcome to Beluga XL
#230: New Aussie LCC, 2 Drink Limit At Airports & More Aviation News
Join Jo and Tom for some of the week's most interesting aviation news! In discussion today, we have:
Florida Man tries to check in as luggage
Koala Airlines - another airline is trying its luck at low-cost in Australia
Flair sells flights for $1
Michael O’Leary wants a two drink limit at airports
Lufthansa finds another Sharkskin customer
#229: Canada JetLines Closes, Boeing Latest & 3 More Aviation Stories
In episode 229 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Marisa to discuss,
Canada JetLines closes
Boeing's latest news
Finnair's lounge milestone
Celebrity airport and airline fails
Tom's lost baggage experience
#228: Voepass ATR-72 Crash, New Airline Gets An Old A310 & More Aviaton News Stories
Join Jo and Tom to discuss the week's top stories from the world of aviation. On the agenda this week are:
Voepass ATR-72 crashes in Brazil
Frontier drops the A321XLR
Why airlines are cutting China flights
El Al makes an order for the Boeing 737 MAX
A new airline takes an old A310 into its fleet
Thanks for joining us, please do let us know what you thought of the episode in the
#227: Boeing Vs Airbus At Farnborough, Qatar CEO Interview & Much More
Today, managing editor Joanna Bailey is joined by Editorial Lead Sumit Singh to take an analytical look at the recent Farnborough Airshow.
Jo & Sumit discuss:
Boeing Vs Airbus: Who won FIA?
Turkish Airlines new business class
The importance of the USA to Turkish & Air India
Qatar Airways holds onto A380s, drops hints about southern Africa airline investment
What we know so far
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