Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast
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Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

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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.

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.

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#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 crisis LAX Groundstop from United Boeing 787 Issue An Airbus A380 Testbed American Airlines London Catering Issues Finnair Visit Recap
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#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 frequencies Spirit scrapping 3-year-old A320neos United backs GE for 787 power Lufthansa's 787 Allegris gets closer American's Kentucky Derby flights
Politic and economy 2 weeks
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#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 WiFi NBC Sportscaster flies 10 hours in private jet from the Super Bowl to the Olympics Air Canada places Airbus A350-1000 order London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport FAA closes El Paso airspace due to security scare
Politic and economy 3 weeks
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#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 retirement Boeing to start delivering improved 787 Dreamliners Emirates' ambitions in Berlin American Airlines considers the future of its CEO Security preparations underway for Super Bowl LX
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#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 crash Lufthansa flies an empty A380 to Ireland Southwest Airlines operates final flight with open seating Heathrow Airport removes 100ml liquid rules Airlines add flights for Super Bowl LX
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#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 incident Boeing flagged faulty MD-11 engine part 15 years ago easyJet Airbus A320 loses pressurization inflight Boeing marks 600 total deliveries in 2025 Etihad reinstates its last Airbus A380
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#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 order Lufthansa (kinda) turns 100 Hawaiian Airlines' $600 million investment The pawsome reason airports fill with dogs at New Years Which US airlines have the dirtiest tap water?
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#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 preparations American Airlines' 2026 new routes The European Airline that doesn't fly on Christmas Day 2025's top flight diversions ANA's 2020 Christmas flight to nowhere
Politic and economy 2 months
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#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 seats Emirate's latest route network change American Airlines' 1st Airbus A321XLR flight Delta's extremely long taxi at New York-JFK Airport Law professor sues Boeing after cross-country flight
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#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 update NTSB slams new defense bill Boeing 777X delivery timelines Delta's passenger experience milestone Qantas' Airbus A380 drama
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#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 California Dubai Air Show Recap Western Global Airlines furloughs pilots The airline that stole the Dubai Air Show Republic Airways becomes the largest Embraer E175 operator
Politic and economy 3 months
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#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 passes What to expect at Dubai Airshow Government shutdown flight impact Onboard Condor's last 757 flight Pittsburgh International new terminal news
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#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 impacts Condor retires 'Wir Lieben Fliegen' Boeing 757-300 Airbus trims A220 output due to supply chain issues Riyadh Air debuts new Boeing 787 Dreamliner Alaska Airlines' costly IT outage
Politic and economy 4 months
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#269: Boeing 747 Runway Excursion In Hong Kong, United Airlines 737 MAX Windshield Cracks & LAX Closing Terminal 5 F

In episode 269 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss, Deadly Boeing 747 runway excursion in Hong Kong Atlanta Police arrest man who attempted to shoot up airport United Airlines 737 MAX windshield cracks inflight LAX closing Terminal 5 in preparation for the 2028 Olympics Dubai Airshow preview
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#268: American Airlines' New Centennial Special Livery, flydubai Offers Free Inflight Meals, United Airlines Celebrates

In episode 268 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Tom & Channing discuss, American Airlines’ new Boeing 777 livery for its centennial celebration flydubai makes meals free for all Airbus boosts A320 family production in Mobile United Airlines celebrates 35 years of Europe American Eagle CRJ900 gets drenched in fuel
Politic and economy 4 months
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#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 performance Delta Air Lines & Aeromexico ordered to drop joint venture Southwest Airlines’ new restrictions on passengers who use wheelchairs Toxic fumes on commercial planes US Air Force begins modifying Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8
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#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 challenges Korean Air's huge Boeing order This Airbus A380 is returning to Frankfurt Last Boeing 737 MAX removed from storage
Politic and economy 6 months
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#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 Rewards Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 wing flap partially detaches inflight United Airlines crew decides to leave flight before takeoff Delta Air Lines captain rejects Boeing 757 Unruly passenger opens door on Volaris flight during pushback
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#246: Spirit Airlines Cash Worries, Southwest Forgets Blind Passengers

In episode 246 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Spirit Airlines has cash worries FAA Sets Newark Traffic Limits Boeing's Record July Deliveries Southwest Airlines Forgets Blind Passengers Asiana's Airbus A380s Are Back At Frankfurt
Politic and economy 6 months
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#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 pilots Etihad Airways' extraordinary loyalty challenge American Airlines drops seatback screens in 1st legacy Airbus A319 retrofit Wizz Air cuts A321XLR order Hawaiian Airlines to add premium economy seats to its A330-200s
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