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Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast

BySimple Flying
259 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the world of aviation with the "Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast," where hosts Tom Boon and Channing Reid bring you the latest and most intriguing developments in commercial aviation. Each week, they unpack top news stories, offering insights that are both informative and entertaining. From United Airlines’ strategic expansions in San Francisco to Boeing’s monumental aircraft orders, no topic is too complex for their engaging discussions. The podcast also features guest experts, providing unique perspectives on trends and challenges facing the industry today. Their lively banter and deep dives into aviation policy, sustainability, and technological advancements make this podcast a must-listen for aviation enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or just curious about the skies, the "Simple Flying Aviation News Podcast" is your window into the ever-evolving world of air travel, ensuring you stay informed and inspired. Tune in and take your aviation knowledge to new heights!

#1

#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

2025-05-23•35mins
#2

#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

2025-05-14•27mins
#3

#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

2025-05-08•31mins
#4

#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

2025-04-10•26mins
#5

#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

2025-04-03•30mins
#6

#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

2025-03-28•31mins
#7

#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

2025-03-24•29mins
#8

#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

2025-03-14•32mins

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#9

#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

2025-03-07•29mins
#10

#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

2025-03-03•28mins
#11

#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

2025-02-21•28mins
#12

#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

2025-02-14•27mins
#13

#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

2025-02-07•29mins
#14

#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

2025-02-03•28mins
#15

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?

2025-01-23•26mins
#16

#243: Looking Back On 2024's Top Stories

In this special episode of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing take a look back through 2024, discussing the top stories from each month based on what our readers were reading the most.

2024-12-27•31mins
#17

#242: Frontier Cuts 40+ Routes, FAA Certifies P&W A321XLR Engine

In episode 242 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts, Tom and Channing, discuss, Frontier Airlines suspends 40+ routes Turkish Airlines commits to JFK Terminal One Delta Air Lines restarts daily Rio-JFK flights The FAA certifies the Airbus A321XLR with P&W engines QantasLink takes 1st ex-WestJet Dash 8 Q400

2024-12-23•20mins
#18

#241: AA Cuts 787 Flight Attendants, Grenade Found In Laguardia Baggage

In this episode of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom, discuss, Strikes at Finnair Hawaiian Airlines adds Seattle-Tokyo Boeing restarts 737 production American Airlines cuts 787 minimum flight attendants Grenade found in LaGuardia baggage

2024-12-13•22mins
#19

#240: Inside Emirates' New A350, Delta Retires 28 Year Old Boeing 757s

In episode 240 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Channing and Tom discuss, Hawaiian Airlines' San Francisco base Touring Emirates' new Airbus A350 Delta retires 28-year-old Boeing 757s Comparing Emirates' A350 to its Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s United hires one of its youngest captains yet

2024-12-11•29mins
#20

#239: Spirit Bankruptcy, TAP Hamsters Chaos, & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 239 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss, Hawaiian Airlines cuts routes Spirit Airlines enters Chapter 11 Delta's new Burger partnership Will Airbus meet its delivery target? Hamsters cause chaos for TAP

2024-11-22•28mins
#21

#237: Air Canada Boeing 767s, Air Force One Color Scheme

This episode was recorded on November 7th. However, due to a technical issue, it did not upload correctly to our podcast platform. In episode 237 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Channing discuss, Iberia's 1st Airbus A321XLR flight Air Canada brings 767s out of retirement Air Force One's color scheme Racoon causes chaos in LaGuardia The Boeing strike is over

2024-11-20•30mins
#22

#238: Southwest Separation Packages, 1st COMAC C929 Customer

In this slightly shorter episode, Tom and Channing discuss, Southwest Airlines' voluntary separation packages The 1st COMAC C929 customer Denver Airport's virtual golf lounge Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy risk

2024-11-15•21mins
#23

#236: 1st Airbus A321XLR Delivery, JetBlue Sued Over Ice Cream & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 236 of the Simple Flying podcast your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,​Delta Air Lines close calls​1st Airbus A321XLR delivered​American Airlines’ new longest route​Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus narrowbodies​JetBlue sued over an ice cream sandwich

2024-11-01•34mins

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#24

#235: Qatar Airways Launches Starlink, American Airlines Cargo Door Incident & 3 More Stories

In episode 235 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by new co-host Channing Reid to discuss, Qatar Airways launches Starlink American Airlines cargo door incident Tom visits Turkish Airlines A New Zealand Airport's new three-minute hug rule Lufthansa's new first class check-in delay

2024-10-25•36mins
#25

#234: Southwest Overhaul, Jo's Last Episode & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 234 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo joins Tom for the last time to discuss, Southwest Airlines' overhaul Jo's time at Simple Flying Delta's transatlantic plans Etihad's Airbus A380 to Paris Israel/Lebanon flight cancelations Tom will be back soon (with much better audio than this week) with a new co-host!

2024-10-01•27mins
#26

#233: Simple Flying Meets Christina Cassotis, CEO Pittsburgh Airport

Christina Cassotis is CEO of Allegheny County Airport Authority and oversees developments at Pittsburgh International Airport. Like the famous steel city’s own business renaissance, the airport is witnessing record demand growth after moving from a hub operation to supporting what has become a booming O&D market. In this episode, Lead Journalist Jonathan Hendry sits down with Christina to discuss PIT's expansion plans, perks for travelers and hopes for the future. Join us for an inside look at how Pittsburg is shaking things up over the coming years.

2024-09-20•17mins
#27

#232: 1st Low Cost A321XLR Route, CRJ900 Tail Ripped Off & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 232 of the Simple Flying podcast Tom Boon is joined by Joanna Bailey to discuss, Wizz Air A321XLR Routes Lithium-ion batteries risk CRJ-900 tail ripped off British Airways' weekend meltdown Ural Airbus A320 scrapped

2024-09-13•26mins
#28

#231: Cathay's A350 Issues, SWISS First Class Too Heavy, & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 231 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom and Jo discuss, Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 issues SAS leaves Star Alliance for SkyTeam SWISS' new first class is too heavy Fishy things at Alaska Airlines Heathrow to welcome to Beluga XL

2024-09-06•23mins
#29

#230: New Aussie LCC, 2 Drink Limit At Airports & More Aviation News

Join Jo and Tom for some of the week's most interesting aviation news! In discussion today, we have: Florida Man tries to check in as luggage Koala Airlines - another airline is trying its luck at low-cost in Australia Flair sells flights for $1 Michael O’Leary wants a two drink limit at airports Lufthansa finds another Sharkskin customer

2024-08-30•26mins
#30

#229: Canada JetLines Closes, Boeing Latest & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 229 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Marisa to discuss, Canada JetLines closes Boeing's latest news Finnair's lounge milestone Celebrity airport and airline fails Tom's lost baggage experience

2024-08-23•25mins
#31

#228: Voepass ATR-72 Crash, New Airline Gets An Old A310 & More Aviaton News Stories

Join Jo and Tom to discuss the week's top stories from the world of aviation. On the agenda this week are: Voepass ATR-72 crashes in Brazil Frontier drops the A321XLR Why airlines are cutting China flights El Al makes an order for the Boeing 737 MAX A new airline takes an old A310 into its fleet Thanks for joining us, please do let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments!

2024-08-19•23mins
#32

#227: Boeing Vs Airbus At Farnborough, Qatar CEO Interview & Much More

Today, managing editor Joanna Bailey is joined by Editorial Lead Sumit Singh to take an analytical look at the recent Farnborough Airshow. Jo & Sumit discuss: Boeing Vs Airbus: Who won FIA? Turkish Airlines new business class The importance of the USA to Turkish & Air India Qatar Airways holds onto A380s, drops hints about southern Africa airline investment What we know so far about the Airbus future narrowbody Boom Supersonic reinvents the cockpit for Overture

2024-08-13•38mins
#33

#226: Farnborough Airshow Recap

Simple Flying's Tom Boon is joined Pete Syme of Business Insider and Rhys Jones of Head for Points for a look back at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow.

2024-08-02•26mins
#34

#225: Learnings From American Airlines Battery Fire, Unserved Africa Routes & 3 More Aviation News Stories

This week Jo welcomes Simple Flying's lead Africa journalist, Tatenda Karuwa, to the podcast. Together, we discuss some of the weeks' hottest topics, including: What we learned from the American Airlines battery fire Some of the top unserved Africa routes Korean Air 777X potential order at Farnborough SAF and sustainability in Africa - how can it work? Pan Am returns for an exclusive experience

2024-07-26•25mins
#35

#224: easyJet Celebrates Football, Hurricane Beryl Upsets Flights & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 224 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, easyJet's football celebration Hurricane Beryl's impact New Pacific loses it's CEO Boeing is in spending mode Airbus vs Boeing in H1

2024-07-12•24mins
#36

Bonus: Farnborough Airshow CEO Interview

The Farnborough International Airshow is now in touching distance. This year's show will be the first sold-out show in decades. In this bonus episode of the Simple Flying podcast, Content Manager Tom Boon catches up with Gareth Rogers, CEO of the Airshow, for a sneak peek at what's in store!

2024-07-05•23mins
#37

#223: Southwest Airlines Incidents, Embraer Insight & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 223 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Recent Southwest Airlines incidents Everything commercial at Embraer Recent notable government flights Flying on the Embraer KC-390 1st Airbus A321XLR flights on sale

2024-06-28•29mins
#38

#222: IATA Update, 1st Farnborough Aircraft Revealed & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 222 (to Toulouse) of the Simple Flying podcast, regular hosts Jo and Tom are joined by Editorial Lead Sumit Singh to discuss, What happened at the IATA AGM Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 news 1st Farnborough Airshow aircraft revealed Airlines are still being fined for COVID cancelations Lufthansa's new status match offer

2024-06-12•28mins
#39

#221: AA Ditches Transcon Widebodies, Tom Visits Air Astana Catering

In episode 221 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Air India delays 3rd Airbus A350 for the Luftwaffe American Airlines ditches transcon widebodies Tom visits Air Astana catering Iran reverse engineers engine fanblades

2024-06-07•30mins
#40

#220: Singapore Incident Update, Aircraft Interiors Expo, & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 220 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: Initial Singapore Airlines incident report released, Tom visits AIX in Hamburg, American Airlines has a shake up, the Crystal Cabin Award winners, the worlds best airlines.

2024-05-31•48mins
#41

#219: Singpapore Airlines Turbulence, Qatar's New Gulfstream 700 & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 219 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A freak Singapore Airlines turbulence occurance Qatar Airways' new Gulfstream G700s 2 AtlasJet fugitives arrested 17 years after crash Onboard Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 Saudia orders 105 more Airbus A320neos

2024-05-24•25mins
#42

#218: United's New Safety Video, Russian MC-21 Update & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 218 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, New United Airlines safety video Russia's MC-21 will be late & overweight Boeing delivery delay warnings NASA's DC-8 retires Emirates' London Heathrow SAF

2024-05-17•22mins
#43

#217: Emirates' 1st A350 Routes, Global's A380 Arrives In The UK & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 217 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, North America's top airlines for customer satisfaction Emirates' 1st Airbus A350 routes Global Airlines' A380 arrives in Scotland Air Canada on the Airbus A321XLR Why the A380 is a great flying testbed

2024-05-10•30mins
#44

#216: Lufthansa's New Allegris Cabin, Bonza Collapses & 3 More Aviation Stories

In episode 216 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Lufthansa's new Allegris cabin Australia's Bonza collapses SAS is joining SkyTeam More orders for the C919 Dubai World Central Airport plans

2024-05-02•34mins
#45

#215: Air India Boeing 747 Sale, Ex-Cathay A330 Destroyed By Fire & More Aviation News

Episode 215 of the Simple Flying aviation news podcast is here! Join Jo and Tom as we discuss some of the biggest and most interesting aviation stories of the week. In this episode, we discuss: Air India sells its Boeing 747s at last Ex-Cathay A330 is destroyed by fire GPS jamming is on the up Lufthansa's Allegris is here - an update Boom Supersonic gets permission to exceed Mach 1

2024-04-26•24mins
#46

#214: Rain Grounds Emirates, Iran Crisis Diversions & 2 More Aviation Stories

In episode 214 of the Simple Flying podcast your host Tom discusses, Historic rain grounds Emirates Iran crisis reroutes flights Lufthansa's new historical exhibition Royal Jordanian's new loyalty partnership

2024-04-19•14mins
#47

#213: SAS Defects To SkyTeam, Airline Loyalty Update

In episode 213 of the Simple Flying podcast, regular host Tom Boon is joined by US Lead Jonathan Hendry to talk about SAS's upcoming Star Alliance exit, and what else is new in the aviation loyalty world.

2024-04-12•16mins
#48

#212: Boeing Delays Impact Airlines, Best Aviation April Fools 2024

In episode 212 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A brand new JetBlue Airbus diversion Boeing delivery delays impact airlines USPS swaps to UPS Asian Airline Confidence Up The best Aviation April Fools 2024

2024-04-05•28mins
#49

#211: Boeing's Leadership Shakeup, Michael O'Leary Interviewed & Breeze Loyalty

For episode 211, the Simple Flying team make the most of being in the same part of the world for once. Doing things a little differently, we launch a roundtable discussion about some of the biggest events in aviation this week. Featuring Content Manager Tom Boon, Managing Editor Joanna Bailey, USA Lead Jonathan Hendry and Editorial Lead Sumit Singh, we discuss: * Boeing's big management shake-up * Breeze launches a loyalty program * Takeaways from Tom's time with Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary

2024-03-29•18mins
#50

#210: Qatar Airways First Class Returns, Transatlantic Beluga Crossing

In episode 210 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A transatlantic Beluga crossing Air Astana's impressive 2023 results A LATAM Boeing 787 incident update Qatar Airways reignites first class New 6 hour Embraer E195-E2 flights

2024-03-20•26mins

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