Flight delay history? [duplicate]

1. How do I find past flight history?
2. Can you track Old flights?
3. How can I find out why my flight was delayed?
4. Are later flights more likely to be delayed?
5. Are flight records public?
6. Do airlines keep passenger records?
7. How can I find out if my flight has been Cancelled?
8. How many flights are flying now?
9. What is the best flight tracker website?
10. Can I get compensation for a 2 hour flight delay?
11. What happens if your flight is delayed?
12. How long does a flight have to be delayed for compensation?

How do I find past flight history?

checking flight history by logging into an airline frequent flyer account or travel agent account. past diary/calendar entries. old passport stamps can give you flight dates. Some countries (such as Thailand) will write the flight number on the passport stamp.

Can you track Old flights?

With each WebTrak map, you can track current and past flights. The default is current flights. You'll see them on a Google Map with which you can zoom in and out and hover over or click on planes to get more info—like flight ID, aircraft type, origin and destination airports, and altitude.

How can I find out why my flight was delayed?

If you see a delay prior to your airport arrival, you can (usually) check on the airline's site to see if the incoming flight is delayed. A common cause of delay begins with planes leaving behind schedule earlier in the day.

Are later flights more likely to be delayed?

Studies have shown that early morning flights are less likely to be delayed than those in the afternoon and evening. To avoid delays, it's best to leave before 8 a.m., according to data compiled by FiveThirtyEight. From there, delay times just build until they reach their peak at about 6 p.m.

Are flight records public?

As a result, flight data collected by the FAA in its air traffic control system – except for military and sensitive government flights – is public information. Web sites such as FlightAware post the data online, allowing anyone to observe the system and follow most planes virtually in real time.

Do airlines keep passenger records?

In the air travel industry, airlines keep a record of their passengers in what they call a PNR, a "passenger name record." It could include the passenger's itinerary, fare details, how the passenger paid, any special services required, age, and sometimes gender, too.

How can I find out if my flight has been Cancelled?

Flight status websites: FlightAware, Flightstats, and Flight Radar all track the departure and arrival of most commercial flights and are, without doubt, the best websites to check if your flight has been delayed, cancelled or diverted.

How many flights are flying now?

Well, that's a matter of subjectivity. On a normal day, at any given moment, FlightRadar24 would be tracking anywhere between 8,000 to 20,000 planes mid-flight, which is a lot more than it's following now.

What is the best flight tracker website?

The 9 Best Airline Flight Path Tracking Sites and Apps

• FlightStats.
• FlightAware Flight Tracker.
• FlightRadar24.
• FlightView.
• Plane Finder.
• Flight Arrivals.
• Google.

Can I get compensation for a 2 hour flight delay?

No. There are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed. Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers.

What happens if your flight is delayed?

If the missed connection is the airline's fault (a delayed initial flight due to mechanical problems, for example), the airline should rebook you on the next available flight. If the next outbound flight is the following morning, the airline should either book you on another airline or provide accommodations and meals.

How long does a flight have to be delayed for compensation?

You're entitled to get compensation if the flight arrives more than 3 hours late and it's the airline's fault - for example, if they didn't get enough bookings or there was a technical fault.