Simple Flying Podcast Episode 306: Delta Air Lines Passenger Breaches Airport Security, Air France Unlocks New 2027 US Routes

Published Oct 9, 2026, 11:26 PM EDT 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. Sign in to your Simple Flying account Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 306th episode is now available to listen to. 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 306 Channing takes a look at the hot aviation news of the past week: Delta Air Lines passenger breaches security, steals airport tug Alaska Airlines’ new partnership with Breeze Airways Air France unlocks new US long-haul routes for 2027 American Airlines’ latest network changes for profitability Broken lavatories force American Airlines emergency diversion Listen To Episode 305 Now Click below to listen to the latest episode. The Simple Flying Podcast is also available on the following platforms: Spotify - Click here to listen on Spotify Amazon Music - Click here to listen on Amazon Music Pocket Casts - Click here to listen on Pocket Casts Podchaser - Click here to listen on Podchaser Overcast - Click here to listen on Overcast Google Podcasts - Click here to listen on Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts - Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts Get Involved As our podcast grows, we would love to hear your thoughts! Please leave any feedback or suggestions in the comments section of this article. Additionally, if you want a question answered on next week’s episode, drop us an email.