What the Tech: App of the Day, Flight Tracker
Flight Tracker lets you follow any commercial flight in real time. Flight delays are common but seem increasingly frequent, causing frustration for travelers who arrive at airports only to face long waits. Flight Tracker helps make travel less stressful by allowing users to search flights by number or route and view their exact location on a live map.
The app shows whether a plane is taxiing, flying, or delayed at the gate. Unlike many airline apps, Flight Tracker provides real-time tracking of every flight worldwide. Users can zoom in on their flight or watch hundreds of planes moving simultaneously across the map.
- Flight status updates, such as departure times, gate changes, and delays, are sent as notifications.
- iPhone users see updates in the Dynamic Island and can tap for more details.
- Apple Watch users receive the same information on their wrist.
Additional Context
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Meta has introduced new tools to help older adults identify and avoid scams. This is relevant because Flight Tracker offers comprehensive real-time data beyond typical airline apps.
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Author's summary: Flight Tracker enhances travel by providing real-time global flight monitoring with timely updates, reducing travel stress and increasing convenience.