# In-Flight Well-Being Apps Air France and Mind Keep Travelers Relaxed and Happy During Flights By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-france-and-mind References: [corporate.airfrance](http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/news/air-france-launches-its-flight-meditation-programme-partnership-mind-app?language=fr) Air France and Mind, a popular [mediation app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditia), have partnered to help travelers who often experience anxiety and general discomfort while flying. Considering that at any given moment, there are thousands of humans — who, it should be noted, can't fly — in mid-air, it's only natural to feel uncomfortable at the prospect of spending several hours aloft. Whether as a result of [fear or of physical discomfort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlearn-stress) from the pressure changes and extended period spent sitting, plenty of people dread the prospect of having to travel. By partnering with one another, Air France and Mind provide a respite from those issues. The app partnership features original [guided meditation sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mybreath) available through passengers' seatback screen. There are six programs for children gleaned from author Eline Snel's 'Sitting Like a Frog', and six for adults taken from Cristophe Andres' best-seller 'Mindfulness Day After Day'. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-flight Meditation Programs:** The partnership of Air France and Mind to provide in-flight meditation programs opens opportunities for other airlines and meditation apps to collaborate for the well-being of travelers. - **Wellness-focused Travel Apps:** The increasing demand for wellness while travelling presents opportunities for businesses to develop apps that cater to travelers' emotional and physical needs, not limited to flying alone. - **Personalized In-flight Experience:** The use of innovative technologies, such as personalized wellness programs during flights, provides opportunities for airlines to further improve their in-flight experience and stand out in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Airline Industry:** To keep up with the growing demand for wellness and personalized experience, airlines can invest in the partnership with wellness apps and other forms of innovative technology to offer a unique experience to its passengers. - **Meditation App Industry:** Collaborating with airlines can be a strategic move for meditation apps to expand their reach to new users and provide a solution to those who seek a more relaxed and comfortable flying experience. - **Travel-tech Industry:** The development of wellness-focused travel apps can be a disruptive innovation for the travel-tech industry, offering an alternative to traditional travel apps that focus on rewards and deals alone. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Flight Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classes-in-the-clouds.md) - [In-Room Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilton-and-calm.md) - [AI Breath Work Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breath-confetti.md) - [Culturally Inclusive Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roundglass-meditation-app.md) - [Bespoke Air Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-air-travel-app.md) - [Business Traveler Wellness Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corporate-traveler.md) - [Traveler Ear Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplanes-app.md) - [AI-Driven Jet Lag Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flykitt.md) - [AI Mental Health Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd.md)