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Olha Habestro

Job/Position: Head of Customer Support

Olha Habestro is a senior aviation operations and customer support professional with 9+ years of experience in the aviation industry, including 4+ years leading customer support operations related to air passenger compensation claims. Her background combines technical aviation expertise with large-scale passenger communication and claims coordination across multiple airlines and jurisdictions.

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Olha Habestro

As Head of Customer Support at AirAdvisor, Olha oversees passenger communications and operational support related to airline compensation claims. She coordinates claim workflows, supports passengers throughout the compensation process, and works closely with internal legal and claims teams to ensure accurate handling of cases across different regions and airline policies.

Aviation & operational experience

Before joining AirAdvisor, Olha worked in aeronautical information and flight operations, where she was responsible for:

  • Managing flight schedules and operational changes
  • Obtaining overflight and landing permits
  • Maintaining flight logs and operational documentation
  • Communicating with Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide, from North America to Asia

This experience required working with large volumes of time-sensitive information, responding quickly to operational changes, and ensuring continuity of flight operations under strict regulatory requirements.

Education

Olha holds a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Aviation Transport from the Kirovohrad Flight Academy of the National Aviation University, with a specialisation in aeronautical science, aeronautical information services, and flight planning.

Areas of expertise

  • Aviation operations & aeronautical information
  • Air passenger rights & compensation claims
  • Customer support and passenger communications
  • Claims coordination across multiple jurisdictions
  • Operational problem-solving under regulatory constraints

Professional approach

Olha is known for her structured, result-driven approach and her ability to work effectively under pressure. She is motivated by achieving fair outcomes for passengers and ensuring that complex operational or procedural issues do not prevent travelers from exercising their rights.

Personal interests

Outside of work, Olha enjoys staying active through sports, particularly aerobics, and has a strong interest in travel and international cultures. She also enjoys cooking dishes inspired by different cuisines, especially French and Asian.

Courses and Certifications

As part of her professional growth, Olha has earned the following certifications:

  • Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) Training (2025) - Udemy
  • Customer Experience Leadership (2025) - LinkedIn Learning
  • Project Management in IT (2023) - LABA
  • Basics - Introduction to Coding (2023) - SheCodes
  • English Certificate B2 Level (2022) - Grade Education Center
  • PM & Leader School (2022) - STUD-POINT
  • English Certificate C2 Proficient (2022) - EF SET
  • Trello Fundamental Badge (2022) - Atlassian
  • Confluence Fundamental Badge (2022) - Atlassian
  • JIRA Fundamental Badge (2022) - Atlassian
  • Project Management - Skillsetter

AirAdvisor has been featured in:

  • CNN
  • Forbes
  • USA Today
  • Mirror