On Your Flight Today

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today What if an airline actually listened to its passengers? In this episode, Cilliers Jordaan from South Africa's Lift Airlines shares how putting customers first isn't just a slogan, it's their survival strategy.  Launched in just 90 days during the height of COVID, Lift discovered something radical: give people flexibility when they n...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today You never really know who’s sitting next to you on your flight today. For nearly two decades, it might’ve been Gary Quesenberry , a Federal Air Marshal living a life most of us only glimpse in movies, quietly protecting passengers from threats at 30K feet. His career began in the intense aftermath of 9/11 and took him nearly 2.5 million miles thro...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today We go inside the corporate jet business with Steve Varsano,   founder of The Jet Business, the world’s first street-level corporate jet showroom. Steve has spent over 40 years shaping the way private jets are marketed and sold. From closing his first unforgettable deal at gunpoint to building a globally respected brokerage in London, his story is...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Go behind the scenes of the inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) strategy of a 5 star global airline with Tal Kalderon , Head of Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity at El Al, the flag carrier of Israel . A true veteran of the IFE world, Tal shares his fascinating journey from his early beginnings in the television industry to spendin...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Imagine transforming your flight into a hands-on cooking experience, mastering gourmet cuisine while soaring through the skies. Through her Inflight Cooking School , a show now featured on American Airlines' inflight entertainment system, Chef Mel Alafaci shares expert tips, tricks, and culinary secrets, turning every flight into a flavorful...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today What’s it really like to fly without sight? This episode offers a rare glimpse into air travel through the perspective of Scott Thornhill , Executive Director of the American Council of the Blind (ACB). Stay tuned because you’re about to explore air travel from a perspective few have experienced but all of us need to understand. Scott dives into t...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Discover the journey redefined with Play Airlines, a new Icelandic low-cost airline operating flights from Iceland to North America and Europe. My guest today is Adrian Keating , Executive Director Commercial at Play Airlines. Adrian will unravel how Play Airlines is challenging the norms of travel, marrying modesty with monumental strides in serv...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Delve into the intriguing world of aviation safety videos, focusing particularly on Qantas’s recent release. Our guest, Teri O'Toole , is a veteran Qantas long-haul flight attendant and a barrister at law, currently leading the Flight Attendants' Association of Australia ( FAAA ). Teri brings a unique perspective, blending her inflight e...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today As technology continues to advance and the demand for a personalized passenger experience surges, the realms of Airline Loyalty and In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) are progressively merging. The organizational structure of an airline to support its Loyalty and IFEC lines of business varies by the geographic origin of the airline an...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Embark on a journey through the vibrant skies with JSX, a trailblazing public charter operation rooted in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Much like its counterparts in the realm of public charter services, JSX finds itself amidst a complex web of allegations touching on safety, security, and environmental concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In today's episode, we are delighted to present a unique and historic gathering of industry leaders – the three foremost seatback inflight entertainment providers, each represented by their distinguished product and technology visionaries. Our topic today, accessibility for seatback in-flight entertainment systems. We delve into the challenge...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today On today’s episode we’ll dive into the world of luxury family travel with my guest Carmen Sognonvi . Carmen is a renowned travel influencer and the founder of Top Flight Family who travels the world with her husband and 2 children. With over a million followers on social media, they captivate audiences worldwide sharing their expertise and insight...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Imagine embarking on a journey of a lifetime, where every moment is filled with awe-inspiring experiences and unparalleled service. TCS World Travel specializes in curating all-inclusive trips that deliver precisely that. They have carefully crafted their offerings to provide meaningful adventures in unique destinations across the globe all while...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In our episode today, I am joined by Neale Faulkner , Regional Vice President at Inmarsat Aviation based in the Middle East. Neale and I will deep dive into the Inmarsat Passenger Experience Survey 2022 and discuss the results and findings. In the age of constant connectivity, staying connected even at 30,000 feet has become a top priority for mod...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In this episode we are joined by Alejandro Nunez Vicente , creator, founder and CEO of the Chaise Longue economy airplane seat design. Alejandro joins the show to share his journey with us. What impresses most about Alejandro is his passion, determination and dedication to push the boundaries and shape the future of passenger experience for the ne...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Our episode today will delve into the making of "Airlines of the World", a television documentary series currently being created and produced, with the expectation to be released at the end of 2023. The series will focus on the global airline industry, past, present and future.   I will be joined by Patrick Weil , Managing Director of Je...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Welcome to this special edition of the On Your Flight Today podcast. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Lukas Kaestner, Head of Marketing, PR & Events from Hamburg Aviation. Lukas is also the President of the Crystal Cabin Awards Association and he is returning to the show today to talk with me about some of the innovation highlights, themes...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In today’s episode, we are joined by Jeb Brooks. Jeb is the founder of GreenerGrass , a website that offers content to jetsetters who want to learn about luxury travel, the aviation industry, and globetrotting secrets.  Jeb is a popular social media, YouTube personality and travel enthusiast who has visited all seven continents of the world includ...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In today's episode, we are joined by David Kondo . David is the Head of Customer Experience and Product Design at Finnair , in addition to being on the Board of Directors of the Airline Passenger Experience Association .  David is joining us today from Helsinki, Finland and will be talking about the new Finnair International long-haul experie...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Welcome to the first episode of ‘ On Your Flight Today ’, a podcast hosted by Corinne Streichert . This episode is an introduction by Corinne where she shares her vision, inspiration and goals for the show as well as some background information on her experiences working in aviation for the past two decades.  The podcast will be a bi-weekly show t...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today In today's episode, we are joined by Lukas Kaestner , the Head of Marketing, PR and Events from Hamburg Aviation , a non-profit organization that supports the aviation industry in the Hamburg region. Lukas is also the Co-Founder of the Sustainable Aero Lab and President of the Crystal Cabin Award Association .    Hamburg Aviation is a non-pro...

Send a question or message to On Your Flight Today Trailer for the 'On Your Flight Today' podcast Welcome to "On Your Flight Today," a podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of inflight passenger experiences.    Hosted by Corinne Streichert, an airline industry professional and inflight entertainment and connectivity veteran, this podcast is your inside look at t...