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Channing Reid

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About Channing Reid

An aviation geek at heart, Channing shares a similar interest in telling stories. His longtime passion for traveling and airplanes brings a unique approach to his reporting. Spending most of his career in local news, Channing is thrilled to cover some of the industry's top headlines. US West Coast-based.

Latest Articles

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World's Most Punctual Airline In 2023: avianca

The airline may have beat out other airlines around the globe but it finished second in Latin America.

Allegiant Air aircraft at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. 1
The Oldest Aircraft In Allegiant Air's Fleet

The average age of the airline’s fleet surpasses Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines combined.

Singapore Air Lines, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport. 1
Singapore Airlines Passes United Airlines As Largest Boeing 787-10 Operator

The airline’s newest aircraft arrived just in time for Christmas.

View of Delta Air Lines Terminal at New York-JFK Airport. 1
Protesters Reportedly Attempt To Shut Down New York-JFK Airport By Launching Balloon

It is unclear whether the balloon was directly related to the protests.

Frontier Airlines Airbus A320neo at Philadelphia International Airport. 1
Frontier Airlines Flies Teen To Puerto Rico Instead Of Cleveland

Adding to the confusion, both flights reportedly departed from the same gate.

Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332ER taking off.  1
Delta Air Lines Set To Scale Back On Pilot Recruitment This Year

The airline welcomed more than 2,200 pilots in 2023 but claimed unusual hiring patterns due to the pandemic.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4 landing. 1
Southwest Airlines Is The World's Largest Airline By ASKs In 2023

It comes as the airline spent 10 months preparing for smooth operations this winter.

Airbus A321XLR on the ground. 1
2023 In Review: Simple Flying's Biggest Aviation News Stories Of The Year

A look back at some of our top stories this past year.

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 departing. 1
Cathay Pacific Blames End Of Year Flight Cancelations On Crew Illness

The airline anticipated that more than 50 flights would be axed over the weekend.

An AirAsia Airbus A320 being manufcatured in the Airbus plant in Toulouse. 1
354% Year-On-Year Order Increase: Global Aircraft Backlog Nears 15,000 Units

Across all manufacturers, aircraft demand appears to be booming.

Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A320s.  1
Azerbaijan Airlines Is Coming To London Gatwick Next Spring

The airline flies to nearby Heathrow Airport as often as three times a week.

Cessna 150 training aircraft landing at sunset. 1
Got $3M To Spare? You Could Buy A Connecticut House With Hangar & Runway

The home is perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Sunny view of the terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 1
Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-251 departing. 1
Delta Air Lines Aircraft Parts Upcycled To Artwork In Miami

The art pieces were on display for two hours during a special event.

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 “Mickey’s Toontown Express” N565AS. 1
The Best Disney Liveried Planes & How To Fly Them In 2024

Two North American airlines operate aircraft painted in unique Disney paint schemes.

Delta Airlines Jet at Los Angeles International Airport. 1
Los Angeles International Airport's 2023 In Review: What's Happened This Year?

While focusing on a full recovery from the pandemic, the Southern California airport has made progress on many initiatives.

Air Canada airplane on its way to the airport of Montreal. 1
Merry Christmas: The Airline Ads That We Love The Most This Festive Season

The magic and wonder of Christmas are on full display, undoubtedly stirring one’s emotions.

American Airlines Boeing 777-323/ER taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.  1
Festive Flights: The US Airports With The Most Flights On Christmas Day 2023

The Mile High City had almost 900 flights, while Dallas/Fort Worth had a spike in aircraft movements versus last year.

T'way Air Airbus A330-300. 1
1st Anniversary: T’way Air Launched Sydney Flights Last Year

The airline joins four other airlines serving the popular South Korean market.

Airbus A350 on approach. 1
Dinner Party Gone Bad: 700 Airbus Employees Sick After Celebration

Officials are looking into the cause of the Christmas nightmare.

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