How many times have you anxiously gotten on to a plane worrying about who you might end up sitting next to for the duration of your flight? Probably every single time you have stepped foot on a plane! This is particularly true for frequent travelers because, ultimately, a seatmate can either make or break a flight. Well, a solution is on the horizon and now this problem could be solved for many.
One airline, KLM, is now offering flyers the chance to choose who they end up next to on their next flight. This program is scheduled to kick off in 2012 and will give passengers the chance to choose who they sit next to based on information available on their Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. This new program is called “meet and seat” and is aimed at helping flyers sit next to people who share similar interests. Flyers will also be able to assess their seatmate based on looks and occupation. This new service will be offered to everyone and those who are not interested have the choice to opt out to avoid sharing personal information.
Many people might not really care who they sit next to and not really bother with using the service. This program is no doubt controversial and many people have already voiced their concerns that there could be security issues. However, flyers will always have the choice of opting out if they are not comfortable with it.
Similarly, Malaysia Airlines are going to be offering a service that allows flyers to find friends on the same flight or friends going to the same destination through their Facebook profiles, as well.
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