Got An Aviation Hot Take? Here Is How To Start Your Own Thread

Credit: Shutterstock, Simple Flying Updated Aug 11, 2026, 5:47 AM EDT The leading independent voice for aviation news and insight. Sign in to your Simple Flying account Simple Flying's 'Threads' discussion board is the go-to place for avgeeks and enthusiasts to share their thoughts on all things aviation. The Simple Flying team has plenty of ideas up its sleeve, and we love hearing your thoughts on the topics we share, but did you know that users are also able to submit their own subjects for discussion? Here's how you can get involved! How To Submit Your Own Thread Credit: Simple Flying Submitting your own topics for discussion couldn't be easier, as it is done directly on the Threads homepage, which is available at this link. As pictured above, the blue icon just to the left of 'Thread Leaderboards' is the place to go, and clicking this will bring up the submission form. Here, users can select the relevant category for their Thread, give it a title, and (optionally) add a relevant link and image. Your written thoughts are welcome in the 'Content' box, with users encouraged to share their own opinions on the topic in a concise manner and welcome others to join in the discussion. Of course, some topics do better than others, but user-submitted big-hitters have included: Could Any More US Airports Become Hubs For Major Airlines? What Do You Think United Airlines' 100-Year Livery Will Look Like? Aer Lingus' Potential Manchester Base Closure: Underperformance Or Retaliation? All Submissions Are Moderated By The Simple Flying Editorial Team Credit: Simple Flying Upon submitting your Thread, it will be sent to the Simple Flying editorial team for moderation. We are looking forward to seeing what topics you come up with, and if, for whatever reason, a subject doesn't hit the mark for publication, we will endeavor to provide prompt feedback to inform your future submissions. Users are welcome to submit their ideas at this link - come and join the discussion today!