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United States Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz are co-founders of On Airplane Mode, an award-winning LGBTQ+ platform dedicated to inspiring travel and advocating for inclusivity.
Kirstie and Christine offer brands expertise in social media, influencer consulting, and marketing to create impactful campaigns that resonate.
Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz of On Airplane Mode discussed their work as changemakers in the LGBTQ+ travel space in Episode 7 of 85 Percent.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including United Airlines.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Netflix.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Michael Kors.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Kiehls.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Free People.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Visit Great Britain.
On Airplane Mode has featured brands across multiple verticals including Booking.com.
Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz collaborated with a local Jordanian photographer from Flytographer during their trip to Jordan for a photoshoot.
Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz are an award-winning multicultural LGBTQ+ couple who co-founded On Airplane Mode, a platform designed to inspire others and celebrate unique identities. They initially met in New York City and discovered a shared passion for travel. This led them to embark on a two-year journey that included Kirstie managing the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney, Australia, on a working holiday visa. Their travels continued, notably with a significant backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, where they observed a lack of LGBTQ+ representation in media, particularly within the travel sector. This insight motivated them to establish On Airplane Mode, aiming to create a resource where the LGBTQ+ community could find guidance on various topics, including travel and relationships. Over time, the platform expanded its focus to include fashion, skincare, beauty, and entertainment, leveraging their combined expertise in content creation and marketing.
Since its launch in late 2019, On Airplane Mode has grown significantly, establishing itself as a leading LGBTQ+ travel platform in the United States with a following of over half a million across various platforms. Kirstie and Christine utilize their platform to champion LGBTQ+ advocacy, contributing to committees for organizations such as the Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) and the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA). Their work involves speaking on panels, presenting workshops, and creating content that prominently features the LGBTQ+ community, contributing to powerful and impactful campaigns. They offer consulting services to brands, tourism boards, and corporations, assisting them in fostering greater acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. Their efforts have earned them accolades from esteemed publications and award ceremonies including Tagg Magazine, Diva Magazine, The Points Guy Awards, and the GayTravel Awards. Christine Diaz, leveraging over 10 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry, applies her corporate knowledge to On Airplane Mode, focusing on DEI inclusion and advocating for the representation of queer women and women in general across industries.
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