Flight-tracking apps have come a long way in just a few years, and some are now even better than airline apps at notifying you of delays and cancellations. These services can help you beat the crowd when it comes to getting rebooked in the case of long delays and cancellations. Sometimes, having information about your plane's location can help you save time; for example, it can save you from getting to the airport much earlier than you need to. I literally don't leave home without first tracking one of these apps.
These services can do things like tell you how long you're likely to be delayed, where your plane is coming from and even where you are in the line to takeoff.
One especially good tool can even predict when you are likely to take off, using artificial intelligence. Here are some of the best ones we use at TPG to keep one step ahead of the competition.
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