Channing Reid

1 month ago | simpleflying.com | Channing Reid

A Charlotte-bound American Eagle Embraer ERJ-145 suffered a “possible maintenance issue,” which prompted a diversion to Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday. The aircraft started its journey in Newport News, but changed course less than 10 minutes into the flight. Piedmont Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines and operator of the aircraft, temporarily removed the regional jet from service to conduct inspections. It returned to the skies on Monday.

1 month ago | simpleflying.com | Channing Reid

Southwest Airlines’ slew of recent changes is making headlines again. For the first time ever, the low-cost carrier (LCC) announced Tuesday that it will begin charging passengers to check their bags for the first time ever. It comes just weeks after the Dallas-based airline announced its first-ever corporate layoffs in its history. The changes follow months of pressure from Elliot Investment Management, which now owns at least 10% of the airline.

1 month ago | simpleflying.com | Channing Reid

Breeze Airways is marking a milestone in the continued growth of its route network. On Tuesday, the self-proclaimed “Seriously Nice” airline inked Key West, Florida, as its 70th destination. Beginning this summer, Breeze will commence service to the island city from Orlando and Tampa. It comes as the airline is also planning to increase frequencies on another route within Florida.

1 month ago | simpleflying.com | Channing Reid

A Boeing 737-800, operated by Southwest Airlines, narrowly avoided colliding with a Bombardier business jet at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday. The aircraft, which was seconds before touching down, pulled back up and ascended over the runway to perform a go-around procedure. The private jet was taxiing and appeared to cross the active runway. Initial reports and air traffic control recordings indicate that the jet was instructed to hold short of the runway.

2 months ago | simpleflying.com | Channing Reid

An American Airlines flight landed safely in Rome after a "security issue" while enroute to New Delhi, India, on Sunday. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, originated in New York. Officials have not confirmed the exact nature of the security issue, but several reports suggest there was a bomb threat onboard. Flight data shows that the aircraft reversed course as it was about 10 hours into its journey, over the Caspian Sea. Escorted by Euro Fighters AA292 departed from John F.