Airlines are jumping onto the Social Media wave. How - you ask? Well, I'll tell you...
They are developing web-based seating assignments, creating their own inbound social networks, and finding a way for passengers to stay in touch after their flight lands. This will allow travelers to connect, whether that be for friendly convo, romance or to find fellow backpackers. Sites like vtravelled and Dopplr , already allow you to do just that, but airlines now want a piece of the pie.
My thoughts:
While some business travelers were incredibly disappointed they woud no longer be getting ‘work breaks’ while in flight due to the internet being accesible in air (boo hoo) – I am incredibly on board with this idea.
I’ve read about people who marry after meeting on flights, I’ve seen friends evolve from it and I personally have met many fellow backpackers aboard flights. I think there has always been a strong social component to traveling and its about time the aviation industry take advantage of it.
Read more details @ http://sparksheet.com/above-and-beyond-airplanes-are-social-media/
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