Farelogix is using its FLX Merchandise offer engine to help airlines enact social distancing policies in seat selection, according to the airline distribution technology supplier. The engine lets airlines go beyond just blocking middle seats and set rules based on restriction status, such as whether conditions in a certain market lets social distancing rules be relaxed in between specific origins and destinations. Travelers booking together on a single passenger name record also can select seats together if they do not need to socially distance, such as a couple traveling together.
Farelogix claimed "multiple airline customers, including a tier-one U.S. carrier" are using the engine for social distancing policies, though it declined to name any.