How to Check a Flight's Status at Airports

Flight status boards are posted throughout airports.

It is best to check flight status before leaving for the airport. If there are major delays, you will want to know about them well in advance. Things can change rapidly with flight status, even after your arrive at the airport. While at the airport, check flight status often. Finding flight status is easy by checking postings on status boards throughout the airport and asking airport staff to assist you as needed.

Instructions

1. Check the computerized flight status board when you first enter the airport. These boards will list all flights, their statuses and times. Look for the flight's airline and arrival or departure time to find the status. The board will list the airline carrier, time and gate number. You will likely be entering the airport in the flight departure or baggage claim area.

2. Stand in the line at the airline carrier you are flying or wish to get a flight status on. When it's your turn, you'll talk to an agent who can help you with checking flight status, ticketing, gate information and baggage checking.

3. Check the status boards in the airport concourse after you pass through security. Depending on how long you waited in the security area, the flight statuses may have changed since you first entered the airport. You will see several flight status boards throughout the concourse. Look for the airline, flight number and scheduled time to find the flight status.

4. Go online through your laptop, smartphone or PDA and access the airport's website or the airline carrier's website to check flight status. Most airports are Wi-Fi, allowing you to access the Internet from anywhere inside of the airport. Input the flight number to search for status.

5. Review the flight status posted at the gate. If the flight is the next to depart that particular gate, the flight status will be posted at the agent's desk. If it is not posted, ask a gate agent for more information about flight status.

References

• Executive Travel: Insider Travel Tips
• Flight Stats