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Flights

How to check flight status: airline, airport and flight number

Where to verify departure time, gate, delay and arrival.

Reading time

6 min

Search with flight number and date

A flight number is reused every day. Always check the number together with the travel date and direction.

The best source depends on the question

The operating airline is the first source for rebooking and cancellation. The departure airport often has the latest gate and boarding information. The arrival airport helps with pickups and actual arrival.

Watch for codeshares

Your ticket may show a marketing flight number that differs from the operating flight. Search for both when needed.

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