# Updated On-Flight Dating Apps The AirDates App Now Includes Social Media Integration By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-12-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airdates-app References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/12/airdates-app) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/05/theres-an-app-for-in-flight-flirting/) Although the AirDates app has been in planning for quite some time, it was only recently that the in-flight dating service has undergone some serious improvements. As [Engadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-cyberdeck) reports, its creators have come to compare it to Tinder. It has a lot of similarities to the popular hook-up app, including the use of geo-location, which allows travelers to find someone they have a mutual interest in right on their flight. While some might find the concept of the AirDates app a little intimidating, being that they can't exactly escape a terrible date when they're stuck in a confined space with the person, the CEO believes the opposite. As Michael Richard claims, a plane is the "safest place to have a date" because users are surrounded by people and are in a controlled environment. In addition, the AirDates app will now allow users to connect their [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app), [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo) and Spotify, ensuring that they'll have at least a few topics in common before they match with another user. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-flight Dating Apps:** The trend of in-flight dating apps offers an opportunity for developers to create innovative platforms that connect travelers with shared interests during their flights. - **Geo-location Dating:** The use of geo-location technology in dating apps presents an opportunity for developers to create platforms that enable users to find potential matches based on their physical location, such as on a flight. - **Integration of Social Media:** The integration of social media platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and Spotify in dating apps allows users to find common interests and facilitate more meaningful connections. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage in-flight dating apps to enhance the travel experience and provide a unique and enjoyable social networking platform for air travelers. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the trend of in-flight dating apps by creating innovative platforms that integrate geo-location technology and social media integration. - **Online Dating:** The online dating industry can explore the integration of geo-location technology and social media in their platforms to enhance user experiences and increase the chances of meaningful connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md) - [Upgraded Airlines Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app.md) - [Detail-Providing Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-share-my-date.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Hookup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grindr-right-now.md) - [Bespoke Air Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-air-travel-app.md) - [Social Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-3.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md) - [Double Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-double-date.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md)