Real-time air travel companion for iOS
Flighty is a fast, dependable flight-tracking app designed for iPhone users. It keeps travelers informed about their flights with up-to-the-minute status updates and push notifications for cancellations or delays. The interface supports global coverage across airlines and makes it easy to monitor flights belonging to friends and family.
Standout capabilities
- Direct FAA-level data feeds that supply advisories, warnings, and official delay information.
- Predictive delay and taxi-time estimates to help you plan connections and ground transport.
- Worldwide live tracking for virtually every commercial flight.
- Tools to share and follow other people’s itineraries so you can monitor arrivals for friends or family.
- Automatic syncing with your calendar, TripIt, and the option to forward booking emails for hands-off tracking.
- Instant alerts for schedule changes, gate updates, and cancellations.
- Premium features like a complimentary trial on your first tracked flight, an extended “where’s my aircraft” view, and live inbound plane tracking.
Upgrades and trial details
The app offers a Pro tier with additional real-time tools. New users typically receive the Pro experience free for their first tracked flight, which showcases features such as extended aircraft tracking and enhanced situational details. After the trial, Pro is available via subscription for users who want ongoing access to advanced functionality.
How to get the most from Flighty
- Add flights manually or enable email/calendar integration so itineraries are imported automatically.
- Turn on push notifications and location permissions to receive timely alerts and gate updates.
- Use the delay forecast and taxi-time estimates when planning transfers or rides to the airport.
- Share flights with contacts you want to track and add their flights to your feed for group monitoring.
Alternatives for different travel needs
If you’re looking for a rail-focused option instead, consider Trainman — a free app that provides train PNR checking and booking tools. It’s a useful complement if your travel includes both air and rail segments.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free