

Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast
Simple Flying
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.
We discuss the top commercial aviation news stories each week, all of the stories discussed can be found on simpleflying.com.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 29min
#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

Aug 29, 2025 • 25min
#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

Aug 23, 2025 • 24min
#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

Aug 18, 2025 • 26min
#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

Jul 31, 2025 • 29min
#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

Jul 24, 2025 • 31min
#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

Jul 17, 2025 • 30min
#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

Jul 4, 2025 • 36min
#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

Jun 28, 2025 • 32min
#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

May 23, 2025 • 36min
#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