Stay Informed About Your Flights This Holiday Season With Your iPhone's Tracker

As the holiday season approaches and Thanksgiving nears, staying updated on your flight status is more important than ever. With airports often packed and ongoing challenges like the government shutdown, it's common for flights to be delayed or cancelled.

Fortunately, keeping track of your flights has never been simpler. Most airlines provide their own apps for real-time updates, or you can use their websites. A quick Google search of your flight number also works if you're pressed for time.

Use Your iPhone’s Built-In Flight Tracker

What many travelers don’t realize is that the iPhone comes with a hidden flight tracking feature built directly into the system. This helpful tool lets you check flight details right from your device, making sure you don’t miss any updates or gate changes.

“Your iPhone has a flight tracker that you may have never known about. It's there for when it's needed.”

How to Access It

Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
Find the text thread that contains your flight details.
If the flight number appears underlined, tap it to view the live flight information.

You can also find this tool in another section of your iPhone, ensuring quick access to flight details without searching through multiple apps or websites.

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Author’s Summary

The iPhone’s built‑in flight tracker helps travelers monitor flight changes easily during the hectic holiday season, offering quick access through Messages or Spotlight search.

CNET — 2025-11-05