That's what one group of adventurous singles are hoping for during a unique Air New Zealand flight experience.
This is far from an ordinary plane ride because, instead of tucking one's nose into a beloved book or flipping through the latest Hollywood gossip mag, passengers will be mingling and flirting up a storm with their neighbours.
And, if all goes well, the chemistry could be skyrocketing before the plane even touches the ground.
By the time you're reading this, I too will be aboard Air New Zealand's Matchmaking Flight -- billed as the first of its kind -- reporting back on the budding romances, fresh new friendships and experiences discovered along the way.
Before I go on though, allow me to clear something up.
As some of you may already know, I will not be looking for romance on this crazy, cool adventure. Seriously, that just wouldn't go down too well with my dear boyfriend. Instead, I'll be a nosy, fly-on-the-wall journalist soaking up the juicy details of other people's affairs (which is almost as exciting as the rush of falling in love itself).
OK, with that out of the way, let's get back to the single cats, shall we?
While the mood gets set with a pre-flight cocktail party in Los Angeles, the real games begin at 30,000 feet when the drinks and party packages are busted out, and the speed dating and matchmaking games get underway (it's really hard to resist making a mile-high joke right about now).
Certainly there's no guarantee that Cupid will strike en route, but if a charming accent is a one-way ticket to a love-seeker's heartstrings, the dating net gets cast wider with the post-flight Great Matchmaking Ball, where single Kiwis (who'll presumably be far more refreshed than their red-eyed counterparts) get tossed into the mix.
Unlike speed dating, many of these travelling singles have already gotten a sneak peek at some of the folks they'll be meeting along the way via online profiles posted on the airline's social media website (check them out at thematchmakingflight.com). The interactive Matchmaking page allows them to befriend one another, send comments and post photos.
Yes, sex may sell, but when love is the air, you can bet the sparks will be flying.
Want to follow along? Watch for updates on this adventure by visiting my blog at: blog.canoe.ca/tanyaenberg. Also, be sure to check out my post-trip articles coming soon.
Meet the hosts
Also aboard the Matchmaking Flight is Jason Mesnick and girlfriend Molly Malaney.
Fans of ABC's The Bachelor will recall Mesnick, who went searching for love on the reality show and found it with Malaney while the series was filming in New Zealand.
Now the former Bachelor, who describes New Zealand as "truly the most romantic place on Earth," is taking on a different role -- helping out as a matchmaker on the journey, flying from Los Angeles to Auckland.
The attractive couple will also offer their love and dating tips, while bringing a few romance-seekers along as they revisit some of the original sites where their love connection was first made.
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DIFFERENT SPEEDS FOR DIFFERENT DATERS
Some travellers have extended their hunt for love beyond the flight by choosing from three separate New Zealand vacation packages, all set at very different speeds, designed to introduce travellers to other like-minded singles.
Take, for instance, the extreme adrenaline junkie. This crew of daredevils will be getting the hearts pumping in more ways than one when they go bungy jumping, skydiving and hit the water in a high-speed Shotover Jet.
Singles preferring to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground will be touring around lush botanical gardens, relaxing at thermal pools, enjoying romantic dinners and soaking up local culture.
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