[sawaruna]

>The vulnerable application is the interactive chat application that allows to send messages to other passengers.

A bit of a side note here, but does anyone actually use this? I remember seeing it on an ANA flight and thought it was a funny feature. I suppose the intent is to message someone you know if you happen to be seated far away, but the thought of sending random unsolicited messages to any seat (assuming there isn't something to prevent this, e.g. message receiving is off by default unless you allow specific seat numbers) is a bit fun / odd. 'Seat 24B here, anyone else can't sleep?'

[thiscatis]

I tried to use it once and it's basically pointless. Having the Air Chat app is a way better way do this (mesh / peer 2 peer bluetooth and wifi chat).

[toomanybeersies]

From memory (at least on some implementations), you need to enter the booking reference for whoever is sitting at the seat you're trying to chat to.

[sawaruna]

Figures there would be some obstacle.

[numpad0]

Yeah I don’t understand it either, though it seems a standard feature.

Maybe it makes sense for large groups? Or maybe it’s a ping tool for maintenances?

[senectus1]

imagine being able to broadcast "This flight is da-bomb" or "Who's up for mile high club?"

yeah not a good plan...