GlobalData research has found the top airlines influencers based on their performance and engagement online. Using research from GlobalData’s Influencer platform, Verdict has named ten of the most influential people in airlines on Twitter during Q4 2019.
Biggest influencers in airlines: The top ten in Q4 2019
1. Isaac Alexander (@jetcitystar)
Isaac Alexander is the editor in chief of Jet City Star, which offers the latest aviation and defense news from Seattle and the Puget Sound Area. A freelance aviation and aerospace writer, Alexander posts, blogs, and contributes to the blog. Prior to this, he co-created and led the publicity and promotion of the Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival (MIFFF) held annually in Seattle.
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Twitter followers: 15,618
GlobalData influencer score: 100
The first Boeing #777X is in flight. After a few hours of flying, the jet will land at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington.
Track the flight here: https://t.co/ekfjglCcb7 pic.twitter.com/XRTetREL4M
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By GlobalData— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) January 25, 2020
2. Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower)
Jon Ostrower is the editor in chief of The Air Current, which provides news, intelligence, and trends related to global aerospace and aviation. Prior to this, Jon served as aviation editor for CNN, providing a global coverage of the business of flying. He was also a staff reporter with the Wall Street Journal, covering Boeing, aviation safety, and the global aerospace business.
Twitter followers: 82,657
GlobalData influencer score: 77
Current civilian air traffic in Iraq and Iran tracked by Flightradar24.
📡 https://t.co/Ml4L4s0xPM pic.twitter.com/eVUwTyn60M
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 7, 2020
3. Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir)
Alex Macheras is an aviation analyst and consultant, offering aviation analysis on the global aviation industry across networks such as BBC, CNN, ABC Australia, Al Jazeera, NPR Morning Edition, and more. He also covers travel and aviation news for magazines, newspapers, and publications.
Twitter followers: 36,502
GlobalData influencer score: 73
Breaking: Qatar Airways acquire a 60% stake in Rwanda’s new International Airport project 🇶🇦🇷🇼
• Qatar will build, own 60%, and operate the new state-of-the-art airport near Kigali ✈️
• New airport will handle 7 million passengers at launch year pic.twitter.com/bObTBM9SEc
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) December 9, 2019
4. Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer)
Jason Rabinowitz is a researcher and writer, covering aviation news ranging from transit, travel to airlines and airplanes. A contributor to Forbes, Jason is skilled at analysing in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems and in-flight products. He also co-hosts the Flightradar24’s AvTalk podcast that covers aviation news.
Twitter followers: 46,172
GlobalData influencer score: 65
I hate spilling water on my couch. I'd REALLY hate to spill anything on the center console of an A350 leading to an in-flight engine shutdown and diversion to Alaska :-/https://t.co/ZGMWLP8eUv
— Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer) January 29, 2020
5. Tim Robinson (@RAeSTimR)
Tim Robinson is the editor in chief of Aerospace, a magazine of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the oldest professional aerospace organisation. He also covers space and aviation news for the Aerospace Insight blog, and is recognised as an aerospace expert by BBC and CNN, among other media organisations.
Twitter followers: 22,126
GlobalData influencer score: 62
Boeing internal documents reveal culture of deceit to keep down costs of 737 MAX.
“This airplane is designed by clowns, who are in turn supervised by monkeys.”
One exchange related to Indonesian airline Lion Air is particularly chilling.https://t.co/Dc1YrSuCVd— Dominic Gates (@dominicgates) January 10, 2020
6. Seth Miller (@WandrMe)
Seth Miller is an aviation journalist, who is also the author for PaxEx.Aero, which provides aviation news and analysis on the in-flight entertainment and connectivity market. He specialises in in-flight connectivity and loyalty programs. Seth is also consulted for passenger experience by leading technology providers and airlines.
Twitter followers: 16,380
GlobalData influencer score: 58
SWISS concluded the cabin refurbishment programme for its Airbus A340 aircraft fleet in mid-January. All five fleet members have now been provided with a totally new cabin and a new inflight entertainment system. For more information: https://t.co/he3SfnYNsA pic.twitter.com/7Xlpyk7EBI
— LX_Newsroom (@LX_Newsroom) January 21, 2020
7. Henry Harteveldt (@hharteveldt)
Henry Harteveldt is an airlines, travel, and hotel industry analyst focusing on business strategies, marketing, distribution, and other topics. He currently serves as president of the Atmosphere Research Group, a consultancy firm that provides research and analysis on brand strategies, retailing, digital commerce, distribution, customer experience, and marketing. Prior to this, Henry led the global travel industry research at Forrester Research.
Twitter followers: 20,971
GlobalData influencer score: 54
Smart, creative strategy: Amidst a pilot shortage, @united buys a flight training school to create a pipeline of new pilots. https://t.co/sP4nqzRuHD #aviaiton #careers #airline #avgeek
— Henry Harteveldt (@hharteveldt) February 5, 2020
8. Paul Thompson (@FlyingPhotog)
Paul Thompson is an aviation and travel journalist, with more than a decade’s experience in airline passenger experience, aircraft manufacturing, cargo handling, and operations. He currently serves as aviation correspondent of The Points Guy, an online platform that aims at maximising travel experiences. Paul has contributed towards many publications. He has worked with leading organisations such as Airbus, Boeing, British Airways, Honeywell, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, the US Navy, and more.
Twitter followers: 12,074
GlobalData influencer score: 54
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Boeing will give up its Washington state tax breaks to avoid European tariffs https://t.co/fdKfEEHYSV via @seattletimes— Dominic Gates (@dominicgates) February 19, 2020
9. Heather Poole (@Heather_Poole)
Heather Poole is an airline expert with approximately 20 years of experience as flight attendant. She has also authored the New York Times bestseller ‘Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama and Crazy Passengers at 30,000 Feet’. Her work was also published in the Log Angeles Times, CNN, and The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010, among others.
Twitter followers: 94,551
GlobalData influencer score: 53
Boeing internal documents reveal culture of deceit to keep down costs of 737 MAX.
“This airplane is designed by clowns, who are in turn supervised by monkeys.”
One exchange related to Indonesian airline Lion Air is particularly chilling.https://t.co/Dc1YrSuCVd— Dominic Gates (@dominicgates) January 10, 2020
10. Ben Mutzabaugh (@benmutzabaugh)
Ben Mutzabaugh is a senior aviation editor at The Points Guy, a platform aiming at maximising travel experiences through aviation news, reports, reviews, deals, and rewards. He also launched the award-winning Today in the Sky, aviation blog, at the USA Today.
Twitter followers: 183,936
GlobalData influencer score: 52
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