Airport dating app

This Airline Wants to Set You Up With a Fellow Passenger

You're not alone if you've ever wished for company while killing time in the airport. Well, technically, you were alone, but there were other travellers wishing they could meet up and make new friends while trapped in a terminal too. A new app is looking to link solo flyers with new connections while en route, both in the airport and in the air. The Flight Mate app lets frequent flyers create a custom profile and look for nearby travellers to grab a drink at the gate or just gab during a layover. Users can also share their seats with other passengers on the same flight to connect beforehand or even help pick seats in the first place. See on Instagram.

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The friendly skies are about to get a whole lot… friendlier, thanks to Wingman, a Tinder-like app set to drop next month that helps you hook up specifically with passengers on your flight. And in your gate area. And milling about the airport on your layover. How's it work? Here's a handy guide to your most immediate questions. Wait, so how is this different from Tinder? Wingman matches people exclusively by their airline and flight number -- so you're only skeeving on passengers who are actually on or about to board your plane.

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Find Love in Airports With These Apps

Yet, the data suggests that there is plenty of romance available right at your gate. A study released by HSBC found that 1 in 50 passengers meet a romantic partner while in flight, and at least half of us befriend our seatmates. These apps have tapped into that allure, fostering huge communities of travelers after friendships, networking opportunities, and of course, on-the-go romance. Inflighto tracks all commercial itineraries and creates a dedicated chat room among passengers and crew for each individual flight.

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