The Dutch airline KLM is creating a application what will allow their passengers to choose who they will sit next to during flights. The application in question will use Facbook and LinkedIn profiles. The name of this new service is going to be called “meet and seat”. KLM state that the
concept is to allow passengers to sit next to individuals of similar interests such as jobs, hobbies and even looks.
People say that this will be a “recipe” for disaster as it could lead to people not getting along thus blaming the system. KLM say that using this facility is a option so if you want to sit in peace and are not bothered about who you sit next to there is no reason to worry. This could potentially turn into a “match making” service which is why some passenger may not be keen on the idea.
I think that the idea hasn’t been thought out as this can cause many issues, people will select who they want to be seated next to mainly based on looks. What if one of the individuals does not agree to be seated with the participant but yet is forced to? It would turn out to be one awkward flight. Or if the system allows for you to decline the offer of a “flight buddy” they might not take rejection well.
Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2073966/KLM-use-Facebook-let-passengers-choose-seat-mates-board-flights.html?ITO=1490
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Yeah to be honest i am also not to keen on the idea. I think the only people you can be able to choose to sit with are those who you have purchased your ticket together with, such as family and friends. Airlines are not networking specialist or dating sites, so i think this is a bad move.
ReplyDeleteIsaac thats the same view I share, KLM will turn into a flying dating service. Also if one of the individuals does not get along it will be one awkward flight!
ReplyDeleteI must say, this does sound very interesting, and can (like you said) be a recipe for disaster, providing if people are forced to sit next to each other against their will. Nevertheless, on the flip side this application can provide passenger with the opportunity to have a more pleasurable flight e.g. by being seated next to someone they are likely to have a lot in common with.
ReplyDeleteI did have to laugh when I saw this. I agree this doesn't seem to be the best implementation for this technology.
ReplyDeleteI have seen one great use, when I was travelling in South America there was a facebook app which would match you up with other facebook users staying in the same hostel.
This app was great in meeting people before arriving.