I have been writing about United Airlines for over 16 years on Live And Let’s Fly. Over that time, I have seen the airline at its best, at its worst, and in long stretches where complexity seemed to overwhelm common sense. One thing United has drastically improved on in the last several years is its technology. Empowering passengers with more real-time data and information is inherently helpful in building trust and United deserve great credit for what it has become, especially for those who remember what it was. But a new fan-built United Airlines operations dashboard called The Blue Board takes this to the next level…a true work of devotion.

So Cool: A Fan-Built United Airlines Operations Dashboard

The dashboard, built by a dedicated United Airlines enthusiast named Jonah Berg, pulls together publicly available United flight and operations data into a single, easy-to-read interface. Anyone can use it. There is no login, no insider access, and no need to stitch together multiple flight tracking tools to understand what United is actually doing at any given moment.

Berg calls it a “real-time command center for United flights” and includes;

Of course, this dashboard does not solve operational problems. It does not prevent delays, cancellations, or crew shortages. But if it works as promised, it will reduce uncertainty. It gives travelers and observers a clearer picture of what is happening in real time without having to guess which data source is correct.

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