

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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Mar 28, 2025 • 31min
#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

Mar 24, 2025 • 30min
#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

Mar 14, 2025 • 33min
#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

Mar 7, 2025 • 29min
#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

Mar 3, 2025 • 28min
#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

Feb 21, 2025 • 29min
#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

Feb 14, 2025 • 27min
#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

Feb 7, 2025 • 30min
#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

Feb 3, 2025 • 28min
#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

Jan 23, 2025 • 26min
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?