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"That's me (Peter), the one who's not Miss Texas 2002. Since sitting next to her on a trip from Houston to New York, I've taken over 300 airplane trips, and have yet to sit next to someone that beautiful.
But – I have sat next to other CEO's, marketing directors, movie stars, clothing impresarios, and tons of other people. (...)
That's why I started AirTroductions. We all fly so much, I figure there's got to be a better way to use all that time in the air.
So whether you're looking for a date in Los Angeles, a business networking partner in Tokyo, or just someone to share a cab from Kennedy to Midtown, look no further. You've found AirTroductions. If you've got any ideas on how to make AirTroductions even better, then we want to hear from you!"
As part of my job, I travel extensively: I know airports quite well, and sitting on planes for hours. It could be dead boring, but occasionnaly, when you seat next to someone interesting and friendly you start talking... And it feels like the trip last 10mn!
I love networking, and I like Peter's idea very much. I was sitting on a plane from London to Chicago in January 2006 when I read an article about AirTroductions in American Airlines magazine.
So, you can stick to randomness (which is quite exciting in a way), or you can decide to plan in advance an interesting and entertaining flight with a person who match your criteria!
Your idea is a brilliant one. For those of us who fly all the time, it is hard to make a networking meeting the third Tuesday of every month. Airtroductions seems like the perfect solution. Most of my executive branding clients fly all the time and have a hard time fitting networking into their busy agendas – yet all strong brands have poweful and cared-for networks. Now that I know about Airtroductions, I will ensure that they all become members.
On a personal note, after reading your profile, I am surprised I have not sat next to YOU on a plane. I lived in Paris and travel extensively between New York, Paris, London and SF.
Posted by: William Arruda | January 30, 2006 at 08:09
This new venture is vey smart. I have adviced a friend of mine to use the service as she is single and always travel all across Europe. Thanks for th tips Christophe. Will let you know if she meets somebody interesting...
Posted by: Guillaume | January 23, 2006 at 18:42