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
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.
The Oldest Aircraft In Allegiant Air's Fleet
The average age of the airline’s fleet surpasses Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines combined.
Singapore Airlines Passes United Airlines As Largest Boeing 787-10 Operator
The airline’s newest aircraft arrived just in time for Christmas.
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 Flies Teen To Puerto Rico Instead Of Cleveland
Adding to the confusion, both flights reportedly departed from the same gate.
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 Is The World's Largest Airline By ASKs In 2023
It comes as the airline spent 10 months preparing for smooth operations this winter.
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 Blames End Of Year Flight Cancelations On Crew Illness
The airline anticipated that more than 50 flights would be axed over the weekend.
354% Year-On-Year Order Increase: Global Aircraft Backlog Nears 15,000 Units
Across all manufacturers, aircraft demand appears to be booming.
Azerbaijan Airlines Is Coming To London Gatwick Next Spring
The airline flies to nearby Heathrow Airport as often as three times a week.
Got $3M To Spare? You Could Buy A Connecticut House With Hangar & Runway
The home is perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
TSA Stops Passenger With Loaded Handgun At Reagan National Airport On Christmas Eve
The passenger could be fined as much as $15,000 for the offense.
Delta Air Lines Aircraft Parts Upcycled To Artwork In Miami
The art pieces were on display for two hours during a special event.
The Best Disney Liveried Planes & How To Fly Them In 2024
Two North American airlines operate aircraft painted in unique Disney paint schemes.
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.
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.
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.
1st Anniversary: T’way Air Launched Sydney Flights Last Year
The airline joins four other airlines serving the popular South Korean market.
Dinner Party Gone Bad: 700 Airbus Employees Sick After Celebration
Officials are looking into the cause of the Christmas nightmare.