Mile-high matchmaking: KLM to let passengers choose their seat-mates through Facebook

It may sound like a recipe for disaster, or at least an open invitation for passengers to join the mile-high club.

But Dutch airline KLM is developing a tool which will allow passengers to choose who they sit next to on flights, by accessing each other's Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.

The service, called 'meet and seat', will enable travellers checking in online to access the social networking sites and pick their ideal neighbour.

Mile-high club: KLM is introducing a service which allows passengers to choose who they sit next to

The idea is for passengers to be able to pick people with the same interests as a seat-mate.

But access to the websites will also allow them to buddy up based on their looks and even what job they do.

Currently still in development, the match-making service is due to launch early next year and further details are under wraps.

For those who prefer to plug in their headphones and studiously ignore their neighbour, there will be an opt-out option so they don't have to share their personal information.

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