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. Travellers 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 travelling together.
Farelogix claimed "multiple airline customers,
including a tier-one US carrier" are using the engine for social
distancing policies, though it declined to name any.