Summary: Timeshifter Inc, the developer of a jet lag app based on circadian science, announced at the World Aviation Festival that its app has reached over 1 million users. The company also revealed a new partnership with Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Timeshifter’s app helps travelers minimize jet lag by offering personalized plans based on their unique sleep patterns and chronotypes. The app has shown success in reducing severe jet lag symptoms and continues to gain traction within the travel industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Milestone: Timeshifter’s jet lag app has surpassed 1 million users.
- New Airline Partnership: Timeshifter has partnered with Lufthansa Group, expanding its airline collaborations to offer jet lag solutions to even more travelers.
- Proven Effectiveness: Post-flight surveys show that travelers using Timeshifter’s personalized advice experience significantly less severe jet lag, with 96.4% reporting little to no severe symptoms.
Timeshifter Inc, a provider of circadian technology, announced at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam that its jet lag app has surpassed 1 million user accounts.
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the travel experience, Timeshifter also announced a new partnership with Lufthansa Group, encompassing Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Lufthansa Group joins Timeshifter’s partner roster, which includes United Airlines, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, and Six Senses.
“We are excited to reach 1 million users and expand our impact through the new partnership with Lufthansa Group. Together, we will help even more people eliminate jet lag and improve their travel experience,” says Mickey Beyer-Clausen, CEO and co-founder of Timeshifter, in a release. “We are thrilled Lufthansa Group has joined our fight against the many jet lag myths and pervasive misinformation out there. Instead, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines will now offer their passengers an effective tool that truly addresses the underlying cause of jet lag.”
Addressing the Underlying Cause of Jet Lag
Timeshifter’s jet lag app is designed to help travelers address the underlying cause of jet lag—circadian disruption—as well as its symptoms.
Developed in collaboration with scientists and based on the latest sleep and circadian neuroscience, Timeshifter is designed to help travelers adapt to new time zones. With Timeshifter, travelers can create personalized jet lag plans based on their chronotype, sleep pattern, itinerary, and personal preferences for caffeine and melatonin use.
Based on more than 130,000 post-flight surveys, 96.4% of the travelers who followed Timeshifter’s advice did not struggle with severe or very severe jet lag. When not following the advice, there was a 6.2 times increase in severe or very severe jet lag and a 14.1 times increase in very severe jet lag.
Timeshifter has received several awards, including the National Sleep Foundation’s SleepTech Award, Health Magazine’s Sleep Award, and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas.
“Years of research have proven that the only way to effectively tackle jet lag is by resetting a person’s central circadian clock, which requires personalized light exposure advice tailored to their specific circadian rhythms,” says Steven Lockley, PhD, chief scientist and co-founder at Timeshifter, in a release. “Jet lag cannot be reduced by generic tips, supplements, grounding, or fasting, as none of these methods give travelers the circadian control they need. In fact, such oversimplified approaches are often counterproductive, worsening jet lag. The science behind Timeshifter, combined with its personalized approach, provides travelers with a reliable and effective solution to dramatically reduce jet lag.”
Timeshifter incorporates a real-world “practicality filter” ensuring that the advice is realistic and easy to follow. The app also has a “quick turnaround” feature for business travelers who need to be at their best during short business trips that are not long enough to allow for full adjustment.
Push notifications provide guidance, even while in-flight.
Timeshifter is available on both the iOS and Android platforms. The first jet lag plan is free with no credit card required. After the free trial, travelers can purchase jet lag plans for $9.99 or subscribe for unlimited access at $24.99/year.
Photo caption: Timeshifter jet lag app; company partners with Lufthansa Group
Photo credit: Timeshifter
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