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Channing Reid-Senior Journalist

Channing Reid

Senior Journalist

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About Channing Reid

An aviation geek at heart, Channing is thrilled to cover 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.

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

I have always been a fan of the Boeing 757 series. Ahead of its time, several airlines fell in love (and still love) with the plane type. It's also unique as there has not yet been any other aircraft developed that meets its performance capabilities. Plus, the blended winglet retrofits make the aircraft look even better.    

Why do you love aviation?

Waking up in one bed and going to sleep in another that could be 3,000 miles away on the same day is magical. Aviation brings us together and allows us to see and experience all the sights and sounds of this world. Not to mention all the different airlines, airplanes, and passenger amenities!

What is your industry focus?

I primarily frequent US commercial aviation with an emphasis on airlines, airports, and the overall passenger experience. I also enjoy analyzing fleet strategies and route networks.

Latest Articles

Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 taking off.
Vehicle Gets Wedged Under Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 Engine At New York-JFK Airport

The airline has opened an investigation and is performing a thorough inspection of the plane.

United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
United Airlines Resumes Washington DC-Athens Flights Nearly 3 Weeks Earlier Than Planned

It comes as the airline is preparing to return several long-haul seasonal routes next month.

outhwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft at Kona International Airport.
Runway Crack Prompts Nearly 2-Hour Closure At Kona International Airport

The ordeal forced some flights to return to their gates.

American Airlines Boeing 777-323/ER landing at London Heathrow Airport.
"No Flights": American Airlines Passengers Traveling To Oklahoma City Spend $900 To Fly On Another Carrier

Severe weather played a factor in their undoubtedly frustrating and lengthy ordeal.

United Airlines Boeing 737-824 taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Over 1,700 Flights: Which Airline Is Flying The Most Between Phoenix & Denver This Month?

The route is among the most competitive from the Desert Southwest hub.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 departing from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Southwest Airlines No Longer Ranked Top 3 Global Carrier By Market Value

Another carrier reached a market cap slightly higher than the large low-cost pioneer.

Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 departing from Orlando International Airport.
Breeze Airways Announces First Profitable Month Since Launching

In its first three years of operation, the carrier has increased its Available Seat Miles by nearly 300%.

Southwest Airlines LCC.
Analysis: Why Offering Free Checked Baggage Works So Well For Southwest Airlines

It is just one of the many elements that sets the airline apart from others.

American Airlines economy baggage guide.
American Airlines' Baggage Policy In Economy Class: A Complete Guide

The carrier allows passengers up to three complimentary checked bags depending on their elite status.

Tupolev Tu-95 Custom Thumbnail
Russia's B-52 Competitor: A Look At The Tupolev Tu-95

The first aircraft was produced over seven decades ago.

JA8904 Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines
Throwback: When Two Japan Airlines Widebodies Came Within 500 Feet Of A Mid-Air Collision

The close call initiated changes from aviation regulators, ordering pilots to follow commands from onboard anti-collision systems.

American Airlines Airbus A319-112 (N723UW) at the gate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
American Airlines Begins Cockpit Display Retrofits On Over 170 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

The carrier expects the conversions will be performed over “the next few years.”

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo flying in the sky.
Delta Air Lines Will Increase Airbus A321neo Flights To The Caribbean This Summer

The aircraft will be the carrier’s exclusive operator on three routes in July.

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4 landing at Dallas Love Field.
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 Engine Cowling Rips Off During Takeoff From Denver

A similar incident involving a United Airlines plane near the airport occurred three years prior.

Austrian Airlines Airbus A320neo at Vienna International Airport.
Ouch: Austrian Airlines Airbus A320neo Stabilizer Breaks Off After Hitting Jet Bridge In Vienna

Depending on the severity, ground damage incidents can cost airlines as much as $100,000.

United Airlines Boeing 757-224 taking off from Los Angeles International Airport.
United Airlines Calls Off Faro, Portugal Service & Delays Tokyo-Cebu Flights After FAA Scrutiny

The airline said its schedule changes are “a consequence” of the agency’s heightened oversight.

JetBlue Airways Airbus A220-300 landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
JetBlue Replaces Airbus A320 With A220-300 Between New York-JFK & Vancouver

The transborder route will be among the airline’s longest on the aircraft type.

Cessna 172 and a Piper PA28-181 Archer II propeller plane at the parking area on a small airfield.
Tuskegee University Receives $6.7 Million In Federal Funds To Launch A New Aviation Program

The program is part of the university’s strategic plan catered to the demands of the industry.

Boeing 737 MAX 7 taking off.
Under The Spotlight: Boeing CEO David Calhoun Earned $33 Million But Declined Yearly Bonus In 2023

The executive has had a rather troubling four-year tenure.

Air India Boeing 707-437
History: When Salvador Dalí Designed An Ashtray For Air India

A look back at the bizarre and “most unusual” artifact that once reflected the sign of luxury.

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