# Free Holiday Video Greetings Skype Airport Service Helps Loved Ones Get in Touch By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-12-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skype-airport-service References: [popsop](http://popsop.com/52153) & [blogs.skype](http://blogs.skype.com/en/2011/12/skypeholidaywifi.html) Some holiday travelers will inevitably be stuck at the airport due to flight delays and cancellations while everyone else celebrates the festive season, but the [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone) airport service offers a way to alleviate this unfortunate situation. The Internet video-calling company, which was acquired by [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams) earlier this year, has partnered up with 50 US airports to offer travelers [free Wi-Fi connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-airways-and-starlink) so that they may call their friends and family members between flights. Available at special Skype Wi-Fi hotspots in the airports, the Skype airport service will run from December 21 to 27 and allow travelers to connect to those on their Skype friends lists for a free, one-hour video or phone conversation. The full list of participating airports can be found on the interactive map on Skype's blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Airport Connectivity:** The Skype airport service highlights the trend of providing free Wi-Fi connection in airports, enabling travelers to connect with loved ones during their journey. - **Video Communications:** The Skype airport service exemplifies the growing trend of using video calls as a means of staying connected, especially during the holiday season. - **Partnerships for Traveler Convenience:** The partnership between Skype and US airports demonstrates the trend of collaborating to provide enhanced amenities and services for travelers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can capitalize on the trend of airport connectivity by offering innovative solutions for seamless communication during travel. - **Technology:** The video communications trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies to develop advanced video calling platforms with enhanced features and user experience. - **Hospitality:** The partnership trend between Skype and airports opens up potential for the hospitality industry to explore similar collaborations, providing convenience and personalized experiences for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Airport Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skipq.md) - [Festive In-Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-inflight-experiences.md) - [Heartwarming Holiday Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-holiday-initiative.md) - [Complimentary In-Flight Music Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-and-spotify.md) - [Airline-Approved Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westjet-parents-wishlist.md) - [Festive Senior Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-trolley.md) - [Festive Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-holiday-popup.md) - [Stress-Free Holiday Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-oasis-lounge.md) - [Free Interpretation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birmingham-airport-authority.md)