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Simple Flying podcast discusses key airline changes including American Airlines retrofit decisions

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Simple Flying podcast discusses key airline changes including American Airlines retrofit decisions
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Simple Flying has released the 263rd episode of its weekly podcast, hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid. The episode covers several major aviation developments from the past week.

Among the topics discussed are Spirit Airlines' decision to furlough and demote hundreds of pilots, Etihad Airways' new loyalty challenge, American Airlines' move to remove seatback screens in its first legacy Airbus A319 retrofit, Wizz Air's reduction in its order for the Airbus A321XLR, and Hawaiian Airlines' plan to introduce premium economy seats on its A330-200 aircraft.

Listeners can access the latest episode on various platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts, Podchaser, Overcast, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts.

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