The moving map is among the most engaging content that passengers enjoy in inflight entertainment systems. FlightPath3D, developer of moving maps for aviation, has been working on new features to increase that engagement and has launched Flight Recap and Achievements – two new gamification features designed to make the inflight map more interactive, rewarding and shareable.
Flight Recap creates a shareable summary of highlights from the user’s map explorations and flight milestones. Examples include time spent using the map, landmarks flown over, miles travelled, and more. Airlines can incorporate their branding into social-ready graphics on the summary for organic brand exposure and engagement.
With the Achievements feature, passengers earn badges as they explore the map and reach flight milestones. Badges can be earned in many ways, such as flying over an iconic landmark or exploring different map views. Passengers can work toward bronze, silver and gold awards, depending on the distance flown, destinations explored, time spent on the map, and more. Badges earned are summarised in Flight Recap at the end of the trip.
The Achievements feature also rewards engagement with destination content within the FlightPath3D platform. This helps airlines deepen their position as a trusted advisor to passengers while extending the travel ribbon to include activities after the flight ends.
Flight Recap and Achievements will be available on the company’s Jupiter map system, which launched on board Riyadh Air in 2025. The gamification roadmap includes possible loyalty programme integration, allowing airlines to blend the map with detailed customer data for additional targeted marketing and engagement opportunities. This would also allow passengers to collect achievements across flights, potentially driving sustained use of the application.
“Passengers are fascinated by the moving map, tracking every mile and exploring the world below, and now we’re helping reward that experience,” said Ross Derham, director of product management at FlightPath3D. “Boosting the engagement touchpoints creates an opportunity for airlines to add increasing value to that experience, while also deepening their relationship with travellers.”
FlightPath3D will be demonstrating Flight Recap and Achievements at APEX FTE Expo in Singapore on 18-19, November 2026, at booth 205.
