Podium for Kasper van Kooten on board at Transavia
One of the consequences of the corona crisis is that people can no longer do what they want most: practice a great profession, serve customers, realize a passion. Comedian, actor and columnist Kasper van Kooten therefore made an appeal on LinkedIn: 'Offer me a stage on an airplane for live entertainment'. He misses performing, wants to go on stage to connect, entertain and inspire people. Transavia also recognized itself in this. The aircraft were grounded for weeks, except for the repatriation flights. Transavia employees could no longer do what they loved most; taking passengers to beautiful destinations.
Petra de Ruiter, Transavia operational director: “We saw Kasper's call on LinkedIn and recognized ourselves in his story; wanting to do what you love most. But that's not possible. That's why we decided to invite him. In a safe way, high in the air, we connect aviation with the theater world and offer Kasper the stage to give a part of his performance to our passengers in a special setting. A unique performance on board a Boeing 737 en route to Malaga in Spain. We were really looking forward to it and for our passenger and crew on this flight this was a unique experience! They were very enthusiastic and the compliments for Kasper's performance were wonderful. We hope to inspire others to seek connections.”
FLY-OUT, the very first flying theater show in the Netherlands
Kasper van Kooten: “I can't wait until my beloved theater halls can open completely again. The corona crisis affects many sectors, including mine, but it also offers opportunities! I posted about a possible collaboration and Transavia immediately responded in solidarity and let me provide an exclusive comedy performance on their flight! I am honored by this collaboration and was eager for this short FLY-OUT, the very first flying theater show in the Netherlands! It became a legendary flight."
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