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Dive into the heart of the skies with the "On Your Flight Today" Podcast, where we bring the inflight passenger experience into the spotlight like never before!
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the world of People, Process, and Product, as we unlock the secrets behind the ultimate inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) space. But that's just the beginning—our adventure extends beyond, exploring groundbreaking products, innovations, and trends that are reshaping both commercial and private aircraft interiors and passenger experience.
Brought to you by IFECtiv LLC, this podcast is your all-access pass to exclusive insights, drawing on our hosts' extensive background in enhancing passenger experiences. Each episode is a deep dive into the industry's heartbeat, featuring riveting conversations with an eclectic mix of guests—from CEOs and product wizards to travel gurus, frontline suppliers, and even the travelers themselves, with familiar faces from every corner of the globe.
"On Your Flight Today" isn't just about exploring the now; it's about influencing tomorrow. We're on a mission to spotlight and spark transformative change in accessibility within the inflight experience, tackling the broader challenges of accessible travel head-on.
Whether you're an industry insider, a business aviation or commercial airline professional, a supplier, a student eager to learn, or a passenger with a story to tell, the "On Your Flight Today" Podcast is your platform to discuss, discover, and dive deep into the dynamics of the inflight experience.
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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 through the skies, blending in with the passengers while staying constantly alert. In this episode, G...
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 as captivating as it is insightful. This deep dive pulls back the curtain on the corporate av...
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 spending the past 20 years transforming the passenger experience at El Al. Tal gives an inside look at El...
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 adventure. Known as The Happy Chef and founder of Vanilla Zulu, Chef Mel joins me today to talk about ...
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 the ACB’s efforts to improve independence, security, and quality of life for blind and visually im...
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 service and ingenuity. Offering insights into the trailblazing budget-friendly airline, we talk about...
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 experience with legal expertise to represent 6.5K+ flight attendants in Australia. The primary discussion revo...
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 and the competitive landscape it competes in. Within the International Airlines Group (IAG), the I...
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 (FAA) has invited public comments to assist in assessing the necessity and potential scope of ...
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 challenges, the innovations, and the immense opportunities that lie ahead in making air travel more inclusive ...
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 insights online and in popular publications like Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, The Washington ...
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 flying in luxury private jets. Their expertise and dedication have earned them numerous accolade...
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 modern-day travelers. Whether it's business professionals needing to stay in touch with their work,...
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 next generation. Intended to offer more choice in seating for the economy cabin, the develop...
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 Jennuin Films and Senior Executive Producer and Creator of the “Airlines of the World” documentar...
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 and trends we see emerging from this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist that was just announ...
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 including 69 countries to date, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he ge...
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 experience, including the renewed Business class with the AirLounge, and the totally new Premium Economy 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-profit networking and communications agency supporting the aviation cluster in the Hamburg Metrop...
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 that will explore the latest developments in aircraft interiors, inflight entertainment and con...
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