Data-Based Social Networking: Flight Data for Dating Platforms
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Use data-based social networking and flight data to make dating platforms more fun and real. VariFlight DataWorks helps premium dating apps give users travel-based social experiences they can trust.
We cover 97% of global commercial flights, over 1,200 airlines, and 10,000 airports. Try our API free for 14 days and see how flight data can improve your platform.
Why the Online Dating Market is Growing
The online dating market is growing fast. By 2025, it will reach $5.64 billion, and by 2034, it could be over $11.27 billion.
About 350 million people use online dating apps worldwide. This growth is especially fast in the Asia-Pacific and other emerging areas. As more people get mobile phones and access the internet, online dating becomes more popular.
Gen Z users are changing dating: 79% of them are tired of swipe-based apps. They want to meet people in real life, often while traveling.
They value trust and authenticity, preferring apps that facilitate interactions based on real experiences.
Travel is becoming a key way to meet people.
In aviation, experts expect 9.9 billion passengers to fly globally in 2025, up 4.8% from last year. International travel grows 6.7%, and young travelers are active. Travel is now a main social activity.
Problems Online Dating Platforms Face
Even popular dating platforms have problems. VariFlight DataWorks can solve many of them:
Low matching quality: Most apps match people only by profile tags or photos. Matches may not be meaningful.
Flight data can verify real travel. You can recommend users who fly the same route to each other.
Limited social experiences: Most interactions happen online. Users rarely get real-life conversation starters. Flight sharing and flight-based matching create new ways to interact while traveling.
Low engagement: Users leave because they don’t get continuous interaction.
Real-time flight updates and history tracking give users reasons to check the app often.
Trust issues: Fake profiles or missing info reduce confidence in matches.
Verified flight data increases trust in the platform and matches.
Scenario 1: Flight Sharing
Platforms can add a “My Flights” feature:
Users enter flight numbers; the system retrieves real-time info like delays, cancellations, and gate changes.
Users can share trips on their profile or community feeds.
Example: ✈️ “Flying from London to Tokyo this Friday — can’t wait to meet like-minded travelers.”
This makes profiles more real and gives people something to discuss. Likes, comments, and discussions keep the community active.
Scenario 2: Flight-Based Smart Matching
Platforms can use flight data to match users intelligently:
- Users input departure, destination, and travel date.
- The system shows available flights.
- Users confirm their actual flight.
The platform finds opposite-gender users on the same flight and sends notifications.
Example:✨ “You and Alex both flew from New York to Paris on AF007 last week.”
Other possible uses:
Flight notifications: Delays, cancellations, and gate changes push alerts to users. This also reminds them of potential matches.
Flight history tracking: See which routes users take often. Suggest people with similar travel patterns.
Predictive analytics: Estimate delays or busy travel times to send match alerts at the best moment.
API integration: Embed flight info into the app seamlessly, no extra steps for users.
Travel communities and events: Build destination-based groups or flight-specific meetups.
These features make users check the app more often and create real travel-based social experiences.
Technical Benefits
Using flight data APIs gives platforms many advantages:
Authenticity: Users’ travel is verified.
Differentiation: Travel-based features make the app unique.
Engagement: Flight updates keep users coming back.
Data insights: Understand user travel to make better matches.
Easy integration: Works with current app features.
About VariFlight DataWorks
VariFlight DataWorks is a global leader in aviation data. Our coverage:
97% of commercial flights worldwide
1,200+ airlines
10,000+ airports
We provide:
Real-time flight info: Departure, arrival, delays, cancellations, gate updates.
Historical data: Flight patterns, punctuality, passenger trends.
Operational insights: Route analysis, airport performance, airline reliability.
Predictive analytics: Delay forecasts, optimized notifications, smart matching.
API integration: Embed flight info in apps instantly.
With this data, platforms can:
Verify user travel in real time.
Offer richer social experiences.
Use travel info to guide interactions.
Turn every flight into a chance to connect.
💡 Try our 14-day free API trial. See how VariFlight DataWorks can make your dating platform more real, fun, and travel-focused.
Reference:
Online Dating Services Market Size to Hit USD 11.27 Billion by 2034
Dating App Revenue and Usage Statistics (2025) - Business of Apps
Global Dating App Market 2025: Trends and Insights - SoulMatcher
Dating Services - Worldwide | Statista Market Forecast
Online Dating Application Market Size & Share Report, 2030 - Grand View Research