Flying in the new norm can feel like hard work. With the amount of research involved in planning a trip, health concerns, and the ever-changing regulations and rules, the concept of ‘jumping on a flight’ has never felt so unobtainable.
Seeing this problem, award-winning travel assistant App in the Air (AITA), a popular app for frequent flyers, has launched a range of tools to make the ‘new normal’ air travel journey much simpler, including making it easy to search country to country restrictions, airline requirements and key health search filters for those looking to book flights and hotels.
According to AITA founder and CEO Bayram Annakov, knowing what to expect before leaving for the airport will make air travel better not only for frequent fliers but for the airlines, airports, and destinations serving them.
“Predictability and preparation, from knowing what is needed ahead of the trip such as the necessity of a completed health declaration form, to understanding specific airline cancellation policies, will help fliers returning to the skies have better experiences. Knowledge means choice. Our new tools will help app users understand the travel situation as it is and make real-time decisions based on their comfort levels,” said Annakov.
App in the Air is introducing the following new features to help fliers navigate air travel in the new normal, which will be complimentary for all app users:
Country-to-Country Travel Restrictions Guide
The landing page - https://covid.aita.travel/, which is updated regularly in line with official updates, provides an easy to use country-to-country or airline-specific search options. It provides users with the latest detailed information on the countries they are departing and arriving from, including government restrictions (quarantine, health declarations, etc.), airline rules (current cancellation and refund policies, as well as onboard requirements) and everything fliers need to travel safely.
In-App Health Filters
App in the Air’s existing AI-powered search platform has been enhanced with more filters for users to select when searching for future flights and hotels. New filters include whether a mask is needed, avoiding middle seats, and free cancellations. This can also be filtered in conjunction with existing features such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, airline alliances, and more.
Helpful In-app Reminders Throughout the Travel Journey
AITA has also instituted helpful in-app travel reminders throughout the travel journey from the booking process to future flight notifications (included in the free version of the app).
- Once a flight has been selected, a purchase screen pop up reminder appears detailing important health information and travel advisories regarding the upcoming trip, including travel restrictions and requirements such as health declaration, personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks, and health assessment standards.
- AITA users will receive an immediate notification of prohibited flights, changes, and cancellations. For example, if Spain were currently closed to visitors and the advisory changed while users were searching, they would be alerted. Likewise, should travelers be in transit while travel policies changed, they would be notified.
- Users also receive first-hand information from other AITA users. This user-sourced information offers the insider intel that frequent flyers rely upon – from last-minute lounge closures to knowing if a favorite shop is open.
Video of features:
To celebrate the new features and the resumption of travel, App in the Air will provide medical workers with a free lifetime premium subscription to the service (including real-time flight alerts, offline access (SMS), family notifications, and auto check-in). Medical workers can download the app and then verify their premium subscription here.
The in-app booking platform is currently only available in the US, with the EU and UK coming soon.
This post is sponsored by App in the Air