Between all the flight delays and gate changes passengers experience nowadays, flying has become a logistical nightmare. Fortunately, one former airline employee is sharing her “No. 1 flying hack” that HuffPost says will make traveling a breeze for passengers and their loved ones.
Her trick? Just text the flight number to yourself – and anyone who may be picking you up at the airport or tracking your flight.
The flight number can be found on your booking confirmation or your boarding pass. It consists of a two-letter airline code and a series of numbers that differentiate your flight from others. If you don’t know the airline code, you can look it up on the International Air Transport Association’s website.
When you text your flight number, you will get a link to preview your flight. There you can see where your plane is, the current gate number, expected flight duration, and your baggage claim carousel. If the gate changes, it will automatically change in that link too.
The only problem is this hack only works with iPhones. If you have an Android phone, you can type your flight number in your Google search bar and get the same real-time information.
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