Launchpad - An interview with FlightBox Chief Executive Officer, Khalid Medaghri,

FlightBox

When were you launched?

• FlightBox was founded in Sept 2018 and sales started in June 2019.

Where are you based?

• Paris.

How many people are working for the company?

• Six.

Sum up what your company/product does in one sentence

• Provide complete travel kits with multi-brand essential personal care products in cabin accepted format.

Why is it unique?

• There are four reasons why we are unique:
  • Totally dedicated to travel size personal care products
  • Offer ready-to-board multi-brand kits
  • In multiple offerings: organic, zero waste, pop, luxury
  • Socially engaged: all boxes are assembled by people with disabilities

What problem does it solve?

• Travel size limitations in cabin luggage and short stays convenience overall.

What platforms is it available on/can integrate with?

• The website FlightBox.fr and Amazon.

What markets is it available in?

• B2C: FlightBox website + Amazon; B2B: Duty-Free Paris + pharmacies + Corporate Concierge.

Which companies are using it already?

• Lagardère Travel Retail, SNCF (French railways), China Southern Airlines + a network of 26 major french companies through corporate concierge.

What do travel managers like about it?

• Improves the business travel experience for employees.

Why do travellers like it?

• Travel size products, quality of products, completeness, diversity of products and brands, sustainability, social impact.

What are your growth plans?

• Sell 1 million travel kits within three years
• Integrate within flight booking and accommodation booking platforms for Top 10 airline and accommodation players
• Be part of loyalty programme of airline and business travel managers
• Be present in all European Duty-free shops

Why are you exhibiting in the Launchpad?

• Gain visibility to be provider of travel managers and integrate with flight/accommodation platforms.