The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 285: Delta Air Lines' New High-Speed WiFi, FAA Bans SFO's Parallel Landings

An aviation geek at heart, Channing enjoys the thrill of covering some of the industry's top headlines. With nearly a decade of professional experience, his longtime passion for traveling and airplanes brings a unique approach to his reporting. Channing holds a degree in broadcast journalism and spends some time freelancing in local news. US West Coast-based.

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 285th episode is now available for your listening pleasure.

The Simple Flying Podcast is released weekly and is hot off the press today. We aim to cover some of the week's most important commercial aviation stories with commentary and occasionally a little bit of fun!

What's In Episode 285

Tom and Channing are taking a look at the hot aviation news of the past week. They discuss:

• Delta Air Lines partners with Amazon Leo for a new high-speed WiFi
• The best 2026 April Fools' Day aviation stories
• Alaska Airlines unveils its new international business class experience
• Airbus A350 Freighter's latest certification tests
• FAA bans parallel landings in San Francisco

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