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Out: Online dating. In: Airport dating?
Since launching in May 2011 the platform has attracted roughly 20,000 members worldwide, he claims.
The concept works by prompting users to enter their personal interests, flight details and departure airport before matching them up with individuals with similar interests and travel arrangements…
Although somewhat of a pioneer in this field, Pasternack is not alone in exploring the possibility of transforming airports into social meeting places.
Vantaa Airport in Helsinki, Finland, recently considered the possibility of introducing an airport speed-dating service.
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It worked out well for Larry Craig, Right? Right???
dczombie on November 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Not a bad idea, considering we have to now strip at the airport. Gives us insight into what she really looks like.
keep the change on November 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Niche market… what kind of cracks is that?
ExpressoBold on November 27, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Heh, might as well make the strip worthwhile.
Now, to make time fly, we need airport dating lounges and rooms-by-the-hour.
Woohoooo!
petefrt on November 27, 2012 at 5:49 PM
This could give a whole new meaning to the word “layover.”
steebo77 on November 27, 2012 at 5:49 PM
TSA could give STD tests on the spot. Check the meat to make sure it’s clean.
As in, hey honey, I won’t be home until tomorrow. I’ve had a layover.
petefrt on November 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Hey, you never know when you’ll meet the one! Hell, I met my wife at the last place you’d expect to find a life partner.
ernesto on November 27, 2012 at 5:56 PM
The morgue?
steebo77 on November 27, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Okay, I’ll bite.
Dare I ask, where?
petefrt on November 27, 2012 at 5:57 PM
This is how Plagues start.
portlandon on November 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Church?
portlandon on November 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM
She was cocktail waitressing at the craft beer bar closest to my place of employment at the time. I saw her once and felt the need to leave my number on the check, as she’s gorgeous and exhibited a beer knowledge far surpassing my own. I was there with a (white)Russian friend of mine, who commented upon seeing me writing too much on my check: “Hey, how is she going to know that’s your number and not mine? She may not remember our names”. To this I responded, “Misha! You’re absolutely right!” So I wrote, “I’m the dark one” (being the only puerto rican at the table) under my phone number, and she found it hilarous. She called me that night and we’ve been together ever since.
ernesto on November 27, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Heck, that’s not bad at all. I’ve dipped a lot lower than that in my life. Plus I worked seven summers through school in the resort/restaurant business. Some of the best days of my life, and lots of really good people there.
Good for you!
petefrt on November 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM
What happens in Helsinki, stays in Helsinki…
yubley on November 27, 2012 at 6:21 PM
@ernesto: So you met her in a beer hall?
I can relate to that.
Seth Halpern on November 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Lots of Orthodox Jews have dated in airports since the days of the Wright Brothers, because they’re public areas.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on November 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Yep, I remember those Wright Brothers airports. The gals there were all hot.
But the luggage handling sucked.
petefrt on November 27, 2012 at 7:44 PM