Question 1

What is LobbyFlight?

Accepted Answer

LobbyFlight is a professional Flight Information Display System (FIDS) designed specifically for hotels. It displays real-time flight departures and arrivals from nearby airports on screens in your hotel lobby, helping guests stay informed about their flights without having to ask the front desk.

Question 2

Who is LobbyFlight designed for?

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LobbyFlight is designed for hotels of all sizes located near airports. Whether you're a boutique hotel, business hotel, or part of a large chain, LobbyFlight helps you provide valuable flight information to your guests. It's particularly useful for airport hotels, transit hotels, and any property where guests frequently travel by air.

Question 3

How does LobbyFlight differ from other solutions?

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Unlike generic flight apps, LobbyFlight is purpose-built for hotel lobbies. We offer automatic real-time updates (as fast as every 5 minutes on Premium), hotel branding customization (logo, colors, design), info slides for hotel promotions, 42 language support, and optimized displays for 24/7 operation on commercial screens. Our solution is specifically designed for the hospitality industry.

Question 4

Which airports are supported?

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LobbyFlight supports over 13,000 airports worldwide with IATA codes. This includes all major international airports, regional airports, and most commercial airports globally. Simply enter the 3-letter IATA code (e.g., VIE for Vienna, JFK for New York, LHR for London Heathrow) in your settings to start displaying flights.

Question 5

Is LobbyFlight GDPR compliant?

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Yes, LobbyFlight is fully GDPR compliant. We only collect essential business data (hotel name, contact email) for account management. The flight display itself shows only publicly available flight information and doesn't collect any guest data. All data is stored securely in EU-based data centers, and you can request data deletion at any time.

Question 6

How quickly can I get started?

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You can have your flight display running in less than 10 minutes! Simply: 1) Sign up for an account, 2) Select your nearby airport(s), 3) Upload your logo and set brand colors, 4) Open the display URL on your Android TV or tablet. That's it - no technical expertise required.

Question 7

What hardware do I need?

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You need any Android-based display or smart TV with a web browser. We recommend: 32" or larger screen for lobby visibility, Full HD (1080p) resolution minimum, stable WiFi or Ethernet connection, and Android 8.0 or newer. Many hotels use affordable Android TV boxes connected to existing displays.

Question 8

How do I set up the display?

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Setup is simple: 1) Log into your hotel portal at lobbyflight.com, 2) Configure your settings (airports, branding), 3) Go to the Preview tab and copy your unique display URL, 4) On your Android device, open Chrome and navigate to the URL, 5) Optionally, add to home screen or use a kiosk app like "Fully Kiosk Browser" for automatic startup. Our step-by-step guide walks you through each step with screenshots.

Question 9

Can I use my existing display or TV?

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Yes! Any TV or display that can run a web browser will work. For smart TVs, use the built-in browser. For regular TVs, connect an Android TV box, Amazon Fire Stick (with browser), or Raspberry Pi. The display just needs to load a webpage, making it compatible with almost any screen.

Question 10

What happens if the internet goes down?

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LobbyFlight includes robust offline mode. If internet connectivity is lost, the display continues showing the last cached flight data with a small "offline" indicator. Once connection is restored, data automatically refreshes. This ensures your display never shows a blank screen or error message to guests.

Question 11

How much does LobbyFlight cost?

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LobbyFlight offers three plans: Basic at €69/month (1 display, core features), Pro at €149/month (3 displays, weather widget, 5 info slides, 2 languages), and Premium at €199/month (unlimited displays, white-label branding, custom domain, 42 languages, analytics). All plans include the core flight display, branding options, and email support. No setup fees or hidden costs.

Question 12

How does the free trial work?

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We offer a 7-day free trial on all plans. No credit card required to start. Explore all features risk-free for 7 days. If you love it, simply subscribe to continue. No obligations, cancel anytime.

Question 13

Can I change my plan?

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Absolutely! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing for the current month. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Simply go to Settings > Billing in your portal to make changes.

Question 14

What payment methods are accepted?

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We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and SEPA direct debit for European customers. All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. You'll receive automatic invoices via email after each payment.

Question 15

Are there any hidden fees?

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No hidden fees whatsoever. The monthly price you see is the price you pay. There are no setup fees, no per-display charges, no API fees, and no contracts. Prices are displayed excluding VAT, which will be added where applicable based on your location.

Question 16

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time with no penalties or cancellation fees. Your service will continue until the end of your current billing period. Simply go to Settings > Billing > Manage Subscription to cancel.

Question 17

How often does flight data update?

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Flight data automatically refreshes based on your subscription tier: Basic (every 60 minutes), Pro (every 30 minutes), Premium (every 5 minutes). This ensures guests always see current information including real-time delays, gate changes, and cancellations.

Question 18

Which languages are supported?

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LobbyFlight supports 42 languages — including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Hindi, Thai and many more — with full right-to-left support for Arabic, Hebrew and Persian. Pro plan includes 2 languages, while Premium includes all 42 with automatic rotation to serve international guests.

Question 19

Can I use multiple displays?

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Yes! Basic plan includes 1 display, Pro includes 3 displays, and Premium offers unlimited displays. You can place screens throughout your hotel - in the lobby, near elevators, in the restaurant, or at the reception. Each display shows the same information, ensuring consistency.

Question 20

What is the white-label option?

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The Premium plan includes white-label branding, which means no LobbyFlight branding appears on your displays. You can also use a custom domain (e.g., flights.yourhotel.com) instead of our standard URL. This creates a fully branded experience for your guests.

Question 21

How does the weather widget work?

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The weather widget (available in Pro and Premium plans) shows current weather conditions and a 3-day forecast for your selected airport location. It displays temperature, conditions (sunny, rainy, etc.), humidity, and wind speed - helping guests prepare for their destination.

Question 22

Can I display custom content?

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Yes! Pro and Premium plans include hotel information slides that rotate with the flight display. You can show shuttle schedules, restaurant hours, spa services, local attractions, or any custom messages. Premium plan offers unlimited slides, while Pro includes up to 5.

Question 23

What display sizes are recommended?

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For optimal visibility in a hotel lobby, we recommend 32" or larger displays. A 43" to 55" TV is ideal for most lobbies. For smaller areas like reception desks, a 24" to 32" display works well. The display should be placed at eye level where guests can easily see it from seating areas.

Question 24

How does offline mode work?

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LobbyFlight uses service workers and IndexedDB to cache flight data locally on your display device. If internet connectivity is lost, the display continues showing cached data (typically up to 1 hour old) with an "offline" indicator. When connection returns, data refreshes automatically. This ensures continuous operation even during network issues.

Question 25

How secure is my data?

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Security is a top priority. All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption. We store only essential business information (hotel name, email, settings) in secure, EU-based servers. Flight data comes from trusted aviation data providers. We never store guest information. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt, and we follow industry best practices for data protection.

Question 26

Can I customize colors and branding?

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Absolutely! All plans include full branding customization. You can upload your hotel logo (PNG, JPG, or SVG up to 2MB), set primary and secondary brand colors using a color picker, and your display will automatically incorporate these elements. Preview changes in real-time before publishing.

Question 27

How do I reach support?

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We offer multiple support channels: Email support at info@lobbyflight.com (all plans, response within 24 hours), Priority email support for Pro plans (response within 12 hours), and Phone support for Premium plans. You can also browse our comprehensive Help Center for instant answers to common questions.

Question 28

Is there a setup guide?

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Yes! We provide a comprehensive step-by-step setup guide in our Help Center. It includes detailed instructions with screenshots for: account creation, portal configuration, display setup on various devices, kiosk mode configuration, and troubleshooting tips. You can also access video tutorials for visual guidance.

Question 29

Do you offer training?

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Yes, we offer different levels of training based on your plan. All customers have access to our self-service documentation and video tutorials. Pro customers receive setup assistance via email. Premium customers get personalized onboarding calls and custom training sessions for staff if needed.

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