# Augmented Reality Flight Apps Keep the Kids Entertained While Traveling with the Blippar App By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-flight-app References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/09/augmented-reality-passport.html) & [blippar](http://blippar.com/about) Blippar is an app that has brought news, entertainment and products to life using [augmented reality experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutar) and the company has now created the Augmented Reality Passport app.' This app aims to keep children entertained and distracted during [long flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-travel-buddy) by using the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone) app’s interactive game features. To play, just 'blipp' the front cover of your British passport and a basic 3D flight simulator launches. In addition to this game, there are general knowledge questions and common phrases to learn in languages like Spanish, French, Italian and Croatian. So whatever the destination, this app is sure to keep the tech-loving little ones busy so they're not worried about turbulence and sitting for hours. (Plus, you won't have to worry about them kicking the seat in front and ticking off the big guy sitting in it). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Experiences:** Opportunity for businesses to create interactive and immersive experiences using augmented reality technology. - **Interactive Travel Apps:** Opportunity for businesses to develop apps that provide interactive and educational content to keep children entertained during travel. - **Language Learning Apps:** Opportunity for businesses to create language learning apps that offer interactive and engaging experiences for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **App Development:** Opportunity for app development companies to create augmented reality apps targeting the travel and entertainment industries. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to incorporate augmented reality technology to enhance the travel experience for families. - **Education Technology:** Opportunity for education technology companies to develop interactive language learning platforms for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [In-Flight Explorer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-compass.md) - [Gamified Travel Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countryquest.md) - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md) - [Bespoke Air Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-air-travel-app.md) - [AR-Enabled Kids Golf Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pga-jr-league-safari.md) - [Traveler Ear Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earplanes-app.md) - [Long-Haul Flight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-travel-buddy.md) - [Aviation-Centric Facial Imaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-imaging-app.md)