Kirstie & Christine

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. After establishing On Airplane Mode in late 2019, Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz quickly built it into a leading LGBTQ+ travel platform in the United States, amassing a following of over half a million across various platforms. The award-winning co-founders were motivated to create On Airplane Mode after observing a significant lack of LGBTQ+ representation in media, particularly within the travel sector, during a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia. Their shared passion for travel had previously led them on a two-year journey, during which Kirstie managed the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney, Australia.

This podcast further solidifies their role as voices for the LGBTQ+ community, offering insights into travel, relationships, and identity, mirroring the comprehensive scope of their successful platform. As co-founders of On Airplane Mode, Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz continue to inspire travel and advocate for inclusivity, maintaining their position as influential figures in the LGBTQ+ space. Their ongoing work includes developing impactful campaigns and consulting with industry leaders, utilizing their platform’s significant reach to drive meaningful change and champion diverse representation across various sectors.