AirDates is the latest proximity-based dating app, except it stands above the crowd by focusing on making in-flight connections. The air travel-specific matchmaking app allows you to chat with other passengers when you are on an airplane.
Ideal for romantics with their heads in the clouds, the app enables "offline dating" by using wifi and bluetooth capabilities when your mobile device is in airplane mode. Your precise geolocation is determined by inputing when you are still at the terminal. Your privacy settings allow your presence on the app to be visible or hidden, and chat either way. For added advantages, AirDates also allows you to share with your friends and become an official ambassador for the app.
This will prevent boredom and cabin fever, whether you are looking for romance or new friends.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- In-flight Matchmaking
- Proximity-based matchmaking apps specifically for in-flight connections are disrupting the traditional idea of dating and travel.
- Offline Dating
- The use of wifi and bluetooth capabilities during flights to facilitate in-air conversation allows a new take on traditional online dating and may see increased use with post-pandemic travelers.
- Ambassador Programs
- Partnering with users to become brand ambassadors provides an opportunity for companies to expand their reach and audience engagement.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Travel
- AirDates represents an example of how mobile apps can innovate to match the needs of the travel market, providing new experiences for passengers.
- Online Dating
- In-flight matchmaking apps is a unique and untapped segment of the online dating industry, opening up new opportunities to users and established businesses alike.
- Bluetooth & Wifi Providers
- Opportunities exist for wifi and bluetooth providers to market their services to airlines and offer tailored in-flight services such as matchmaking, events, and groups for passengers.
