A British airline is taking speed dating to new heights. Jet2.com, a low-cost carrier in the U.K., is set to launch the company's maiden speed-dating flight come Saturday. The flight, the first of its kind in the U.K., will depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and make its way to none other than the city of love: Paris, France.
That's where the 100 single contestants — 50 men and women who sent in their pictures and an essay on why they deserved to be on the flight — will then put their dating skills to the test as they tour France's Seine River via Bateaux Mouches, a local love boat tour company. And contestants won't be just vying for each other's affection. As noted by the Ilkley Gazzette, like any good matchmaking contest, the most popular man and woman among the pool of daters will win a luxury five-star retreat with their special someone.
For Alex Bysouth, one of the male contestants in the week long trip, the trip is a perfect set up.
Jet2.com has also enlisted some some celebrity help for those who are a little rusty in the speed dating scene. The company teamed up with Mario Falcone and Lucy Mecklenburgh, a celebrity couple from local reality TV show, 'The Only Way Is Essex' (pretty much Britain's version of 'Jersey Shore').
And while the chance for true love for contestants isn't guaranteed, those not fortunate to find their soul mate on the first go shouldn't give up just yet. According to the Telegraph, Jet2.com is hosting a second flight set to depart on the 24th, with plans for more flights come Valentines Day.
8 Dating Habits For Successful Relationships
Making The First Move(01 of08)
Open Image ModalPolitical Preferences(02 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 85 per cent of women have dated someone outside of their political beliefs.
SHOULD YOU? To keep conversations interesting, why wouldn't you? Hart says if you are dating someone who has different political values, make sure you communicate your values within the first few dates. "If you can focus more on where you agree, you could find yourself having the same moral values and ethics." Also, avoid anyone who doesn't respect your beliefs. (credit:ShutterStock)
Healthy Number Of Dates(03 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 70 per cent of Canadians have gone on two or more dates in the last year.
SHOULD YOU? "I think this is a great average," Hart says. If you're looking to get back into the dating scene, Hart says coffee dates are easy ways to get back into the game -- don't wait around for a year for dates to happen. (credit:Shutterstock )
Kissing On The First Date(04 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 44 per cent of Canadians wait until the second date to lock lips.
SHOULD YOU? "If there is any kissing on the first date, it should be on the cheek," Hart says. Locking lips on the second date is fine -- often couples find themselves short on time during their first date, which leads to awkwardness during a goodbye kiss at the end of the night, Hart says. (credit:Shutterstock )
Kissing...And Telling(05 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 89 per cent of Canadians admitted to telling someone else about their dates.
SHOULD YOU? Make sure you have a few close friends you're willing to share secrets with -- a best friend or a family member for example. "You don't want to go to work and tell five people about your date, you're going to get a mix of opinions that can confuse you," Hart says. (credit:Shutterstock )
Love At First Sight(06 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 66 per cent of Canadians believe in love at first sight.
SHOULD YOU? Well, this one is tricky. Some people do and some people don't Hart says, but more importantly, never let a bad date get you down. "Don't worry if it isn't love at first sight, sometimes you need at least four dates until you to know someone," she says. (credit:Shutterstock )
Moving In...Too Soon?(07 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 31 per cent of Canadians would move in with their partners after less than one year of dating.
SHOULD YOU? "This is a nice low number. I think you need to know somebody through four seasons before you start sharing places," Hart says. (credit:ShutterStock)
Split The Bills(08 of08)
Open Image ModalBY THE NUMBERS: According to the survey, 12 per cent of Canadian women say they would never pay for the bill.
SHOULD YOU? Never pay? You want to be in a relationship right? Even if you want your partner to pay for the first date, Hart says being in a partnership is communicating to one another -- and offering to pay for a meal or plan a date is always a nice gesture. (credit:ShutterStock)