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Flynas launches AI-powered ‘Find My View’ seat selector
Saudi low-cost carrier lets passengers choose flight views using predictive AI and real passenger photos.
MUMBAI: Flynas just turned window seats into VIP tickets because why leave the best views to chance when AI can hand you the front-row panorama? The Saudi low-cost airline has rolled out ‘Find My View’, billed as the world’s first intelligent, AI-driven seat selector that lets passengers pick their preferred in-flight scenery before booking. Launched on 24 February 2026 in partnership with VML Riyadh, the feature analyses flight paths, direction, time of day, and weather to predict iconic sights cloud-hugging mountains, coastline flyovers, golden-hour skylines, and famous landmarks from either side of the plane.
Instead of the usual seat-number lottery, travellers browse authentic photos snapped by previous passengers on the same routes, creating a living gallery of real views that builds trust and excitement long before takeoff. The experience stays seamless, users simply decide what they want to see, and the system suggests seats accordingly.
Flynas head of marketing and branding Yara AlMashharawi said, “’Find My View’ completely redefines what it means to choose a seat on a plane. Instead of hoping you picked the right side of the aircraft, you deliberately choose the view you want, powered by AI.”
VML Riyadh executive creative director Firas Ghannam added, “The ambition was to turn a functional choice into an emotional one by combining data, AI technology and creativity in a way that reimagines the humble seat map.”
For a low-cost carrier serving key Indian hubs New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Calicut with direct flights to multiple Saudi destinations, the tool levels the playing field: premium views no longer require premium fares. Passengers can explore routes and try the selector at findmyview.com.
In an industry where the journey is often an afterthought, flynas is betting that a curated sky show can turn every flight into a shareable moment proving that sometimes the best part of travel isn’t just getting there, but what you see on the way.
Brands
Kwality Wall’s reports standalone losses following strategic HUL demerger
Ice cream major faces Rs 64 crore Ebitda loss amid commodity inflation and muted Q3 sales
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited (KWIL) has released its first set of financial results as a standalone entity, revealing a challenging start to its independent journey. Following its successful demerger from Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on 1st December 2025 and its subsequent listing on 16th February 2026, the company is navigating a transition period marked by structural changes and high input costs.
For the quarter ended 31st December 2025, the company reported revenue of Rs 222 crores. Despite the revenue base, the bottom line was impacted by several factors, resulting in an Ebitda loss of Rs 64.2 crores. When calculated on a Pre-IND AS 116 basis, the Ebitda loss stood at Rs 83.8 crores.
Organic Sales Growth (OSG) declined by 6.5 per cent year-on-year during the quarter. Volume growth, however, saw a marginal increase of 1.2 per cent. The company reported a gross margin of 41.5 per cent. Additionally, exceptional expenses amounting to Rs 94 crores were recorded, primarily linked to non-recurring costs during the transition phase.
Performance across portfolios and channels was mixed. Within the impulse portfolio, brands such as Magnum and Cornetto recorded mid-single digit volume growth, indicating steady demand in on-the-go consumption. However, the in-home portfolio, which includes take-home packs, experienced muted consumption. The company is planning a relaunch of this category with improved offerings ahead of the 2026 season.
Quick commerce (Q-Com) continued to emerge as a strong growth driver, delivering robust double-digit growth during the quarter. Meanwhile, the company also expanded its physical distribution network by increasing the number of company-owned cabinets across markets.
Margin pressure during the quarter was driven by a combination of one-off factors and broader cost inflation. Gross margins were impacted by around 600 basis points due to trade investments made for stock liquidation. Additionally, cocoa price inflation contributed to another 400 basis points of pressure on margins.
Deputy managing director Chitrank Goel attributed the muted performance partly to prolonged monsoons and transitional challenges linked to the GST framework. Operating expenses also increased as the company invested in establishing its standalone supply chain, operational systems and corporate infrastructure following the demerger.
Looking ahead, the management remains focused on a volume-driven growth strategy. To restore profitability, the company has initiated a cost productivity programme aimed at reducing non-consumer-facing costs. It is also working on building regional manufacturing networks to optimise logistics expenses and improve operational efficiency.
The commodity outlook for the near term remains mixed. Dairy prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supply conditions and rising fodder costs. Sugar prices may also move higher following increases in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP). While cocoa prices have moderated recently, currency depreciation has offset some of the potential cost relief for the company.
