How to Track Flight Delays

Avoid waiting for hours at the airport and check for delayed flights.

You want to know whether a flight is delayed if you are picking someone or something up from the airport. Advance knowledge helps you avoid long waits. You can check the status of an airline over a working Internet connection in just a few minutes.

Instructions

1. Check the flight's status directly with the airline. Airlines typically offer real-time information on their flights' status through their websites or through an automated phone service. Have information such as the departure time and the flight number ready to quickly get the status of a specific flight.

2. Use a flight tracking website to track the flight (see Resources). Provide information such as the flight number and departure date to get information on a specific flight.

3. Check the website of the airport where the flight is supposed to land. Airports typically offer flight statuses on their websites in real time. You need to provide specific information such as the flight number and departure or arrival date to access the information.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use track flight paths and statuses using Google Earth. Tick the box next to "Transportation" in the Layers menu.

References

• FAA: Flight Delay Information
• Engadget: Google Earth live flight tracking keeps anxious airport relatives posted in 3D

Resources

• Flight Stats Tracker