

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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Nov 28, 2025 • 34min
#272: Southwest Airlines' California Expansion, Dubai Air Show Recap & 3 more stories
Southwest Airlines is expanding with five new routes from Southern California and plans services to Hawaii by 2026. The Dubai Air Show steals the spotlight with Emirates' major orders and innovative Starlink plans. Western Global Airlines faces challenges with pilot furloughs due to FAA inspections. Flydubai emerges as the show’s standout performer with significant A321neo and 737 MAX orders, while Republic Airways becomes the largest operator of Embraer E175 aircraft after merging with Mesa. It's an exciting time in aviation!

Nov 14, 2025 • 33min
#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

Oct 29, 2025 • 31min
#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

Oct 24, 2025 • 29min
#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

Oct 20, 2025 • 28min
#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

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


