Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

AirFi has announced the launch of WingMan, an AI-powered in-flight travel assistant designed to provide passengers with real-time, personalized trip planning. The feature is supported by AirFi’s LEO Connectivity system, which uses the Iridium Certus low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network to deliver consistent low-bandwidth connectivity during flight.
“This is a world-first innovation that aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the in-flight experience,” said AirFi CEO Laura Rösges. “AI is transforming the way we travel, and bringing that capability onboard creates new possibilities for both passengers and airlines. This is just one of many unique features that we have in the roadmap for our LEO connectivity solution.”
WingMan is accessible through passengers’ personal mobile devices via the aircraft’s Wi-Fi network. Users are prompted to input key trip details—such as destination, trip duration, group size, and budget—using a multiple-choice format. The information is processed through an AI engine on the ground, and within seconds, a tailored itinerary is delivered back to the passenger.
The feature is integrated into AirFi’s in-flight entertainment system but can also operate independently on aircraft equipped only with LEO satcom connectivity. It adapts suggestions based on user interactions and draws from real-time local data.
In addition to its passenger-facing functionality, WingMan may offer airlines additional ancillary revenue opportunities through features such as direct booking for tours, activities, or services.
The WingMan assistant is being demonstrated this week at AirFi‘s booth at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025.

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