KLM Wants to Make Flying More Friendly with Traveler Social Network
Just when you thought airspace could not get more crowded, KLM and Air France have launched a social network to connect travelers with their fellow plane-mates. Bluenity is being marketed as a place to meet fellow travelers before getting on the plane, presumably to get a jump start on in-flight chit-chat.
With just about every flight oversold and services being cut right and left, an investment in an in-flight social network seems odd. Do people really want to get to know strangers on the plane? The last time I flew, thanks to sardine-like accommodations, the guy next to me was sitting closer than I used to let guys get on 
the second date. Had Bluenity been around, I would not have felt the desire to view his personal profile.
Air France and KLM believe that Bluenity will enable travelers to connect with new people on a deeper level, exchange hotel and restaurant recommendations, and share information on everything from travel destinations to business opportunities.
On Bluenity website, it is suggested that members use the network to share taxis from the airport with people they meet on the flight. That is dangerous advice, which hopefully no one will follow. Ironically, in the same section of the website where the taxi sharing is mentioned, Bluenity suggests sharing travel tips. Here’s a travel tip: don’t share a taxi with a complete stranger. Better yet, when you fly; listen to music or read a book.
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