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How to spot if your flight is about to be delayed

Full of queues and stress, airports aren't always a flyaway success.
Full of queues and stress, airports aren't always a flyaway success.
  • Travellers can use various tools to track incoming planes and ships, helping them anticipate delays before official announcements.
  • Airline apps and third-party flight trackers like FlightAware, Flightradar24, and Flighty provide real-time information on aircraft location and expected arrival times.
  • These tools allow users to input flight numbers, view interactive maps, and receive delay predictions, sometimes based on pilot-grade data.
  • Similar tracking services, such as myshiptracking.com and vesselfinder.com, are available for ferry and other pleasure craft journeys.
  • Proactively monitoring flights and ships can reduce travel frustration, enable timely rebooking of connections or accommodation, and set realistic expectations for the journey.
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