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Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

The Simple Flying Podcast - hosted by Tom Boon and Channing Reid is your go to podcast for commercial aviation news and insight. We discuss the top commercial aviation news stories each week, all of the stories discussed can be found on simpleflying.com.Owned and operated by Valnet Inc. For copyright matters relating to this page, please contact us directly at: [email protected]

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  1. 304

    #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

  2. 303

    #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

  3. 302

    #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

  4. 301

    #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

  5. 300

    #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...

  6. 299

    #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

  7. 298

    #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

  8. 297

    #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

  9. 296

    #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

  10. 295

    #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

  11. 294

    #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

  12. 293

    #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

  13. 292

    #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

  14. 291

    #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

  15. 290

    #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

  16. 289

    #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

  17. 288

    #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

  18. 287

    #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

  19. 286

    #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

  20. 285

    #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

  21. 284

    #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

  22. 283

    #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

  23. 282

    #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

  24. 281

    #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

  25. 280

    #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

  26. 279

    #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

  27. 278

    #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

  28. 277

    #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?

  29. 276

    #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

  30. 275

    #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

  31. 274

    #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

  32. 273

    #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

  33. 272

    #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

  34. 271

    #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

  35. 270

    #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

  36. 269

    #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

  37. 268

    #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

  38. 267

    #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

  39. 266

    #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

  40. 265

    #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

  41. 264

    #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

  42. 263

    #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

  43. 262

    #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

  44. 261

    #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

  45. 260

    #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

  46. 259

    #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

  47. 258

    #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

  48. 257

    #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

  49. 256

    #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 passenger stopped from flying home with their pet bird

  50. 255

    #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

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The Simple Flying Podcast - hosted by Tom Boon and Channing Reid is your go to podcast for commercial aviation news and insight. We discuss the top commercial aviation news stories each week, all of the stories discussed can be found on simpleflying.com.Owned and operated by Valnet Inc. For copyright matters relating to this page, please contact us directly at: [email protected]

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