Let’s face it – airlines often provide rather disappointing app experiences. Some have improved noticeably. I commend United, but at times you may need to seek alternatives. That’s where Flighty steps in – not only is it an excellent name for an application, but it has resided on my home screen for multiple years, and I have maintained a paid subscription.
It is, without a doubt, the finest app for monitoring flights, whether for leisure, business, or if you need to keep tabs on a family member or friend’s journey. It boasts a sleek interface that is beautiful and user-friendly, offering far more information on your flight status than the airlines themselves, and can even forecast delays or notify you about possible complications.
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Flighty is also incredibly easy to set up; upon downloading, you can enable a Calendar Sync feature, which seamlessly imports any upcoming, current, or even past flights. Consequently, your app display will reflect all your travel plans.
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A quick tap on a single flight demonstrates the app’s effectiveness. You’ll receive the shared departure and arrival times from the airline, yet as you approach your flight, you’ll see estimated times as well, and by scrolling down, you’ll discover details about your aircraft. This information includes the tail number – a feature that typically incurs an extra charge on services like FlightRadar – in addition to when the aircraft first entered service, which is particularly fascinating for aviation enthusiasts!
