Jun 9, 2017, 9:49 am
Last edit by: JDiver
ITA OnTheFly No Longer Available;
Existing Installations Will Cease Working 31 Dec 2017
Existing Installations Will Cease Working 31 Dec 2017
Google purchased ITA, and chose to drop OnTheFly. Some functions are failing already, and Google / ITA is no longer supporting the app.
Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
Thanks to codyc1515, davedeboston, innesst, rt1flea and sokolov.
Updated 09 Jun 2017 by JDiver
OnTheFly ITA Matrix App Gone?
Oct 18, 2016, 7:35 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2015
Programs: SPG Gold
Posts: 38
App is gone
I upgraded to new iPhone 7 and when installing computer backup from iTunes -all my apps reappeared on my phone except On The Fly. Not in update section or previous app download not on phone section.
It's definitely gone so let's hope it returns. Anyone upgrading to new phone will likely lose the app so FYI there.
It's definitely gone so let's hope it returns. Anyone upgrading to new phone will likely lose the app so FYI there.
Oct 23, 2016, 8:32 pm
#17
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New Orleans on a sabattical. My roots are in Los Angeles.
Programs: Chase Palladium, AMEX Plat, UA Plat, AA EXP, HH/SPG G, PC plat
Posts: 340
Does anyone have the old IPA file from iOS8? If so, it can be cracked and then installed by us using iFunbox or something else...
Oct 24, 2016, 1:14 am
#18
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: KUL (MY), ICN (KR), ZRH (CH) or OTP (RO) - or somewhere in between
Programs: OZ, JL
Posts: 241
Nov 17, 2016, 6:41 pm
#19
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 276
I still have the OnTheFly app running ios7. Clearly I'm living in the past, but it sounds like when I update to a new phone soon, I'll lose the app.
Also, the matrix.itasoftware website has this message posted:
"Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are."
Sounds like this wonderful app's days are limited.
Also, the matrix.itasoftware website has this message posted:
"Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are."
Sounds like this wonderful app's days are limited.
Nov 23, 2016, 11:25 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 419
Oh, dear, sad to see this go. It must have still been on the Google Play store at the end of October, since I just put it on my new phone. This was one of the few apps where I actually liked having a separate app; normally I don't like downloading an app that basically duplicates what the Web site does.
Seth
Seth
Dec 27, 2016, 2:32 pm
#21
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
Posts: 2,920
Late to this thread... this is a real shame because the app was fantastic and using the website on a mobile device is significantly less convenient.
In any case, does someone have a suggestion for an app that works similarly?
In any case, does someone have a suggestion for an app that works similarly?
Jan 13, 2017, 9:45 am
#22
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Location Location (San Francisco)
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, airline free agent
Posts: 729
The web version renders so poorly on my iphone. Is there a mobile-specific web version? So sad to see Matrix go away. Any one have a replacement? Kayak just doesn't cut it.
*** Just noticed that the app is working for me again!
*** Just noticed that the app is working for me again!
Last edited by HSaxa; Jan 13, 2017 at 9:55 am
Jan 15, 2017, 1:22 am
#23
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 778
Did nobody really think to check the Matrix website? Right at the bottom:
Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
Jan 15, 2017, 4:06 pm
#25
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
The original post in this thread asks about installing the app from the App Store or Google Play, not the continued use of existing installations.
In addition, as discussed upthread, experiences with already installed OnTheFly apps are mixed at best.
In addition, as discussed upthread, experiences with already installed OnTheFly apps are mixed at best.
Jan 31, 2017, 9:32 am
#26
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
Did nobody really think to check the Matrix website? Right at the bottom:
Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
Note for users of OnTheFly:
ITA Software's mobile flight-search app OnTheFly is no longer available and existing installations will no longer work after December 2017. You can still search for flights using ITA's technology here on Matrix. Or try Google Flights on mobile to find the best fares wherever you are.
Feb 28, 2017, 12:37 pm
#27
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: YXY
Posts: 3,506
I just found out that the app is going to stop working at the end of the year. That is VERY disappointing. I would have paid a little for this service.
Especially the bookmarking of specific itineraries and updating the the prices was super helpful. Also, the month long search was great.
And, not just once have I found flights that the website version would not produce.
Is there anything close to OnTheFly?
Google Flights is a very sad experience in comparison.
Especially the bookmarking of specific itineraries and updating the the prices was super helpful. Also, the month long search was great.
And, not just once have I found flights that the website version would not produce.
Is there anything close to OnTheFly?
Google Flights is a very sad experience in comparison.
Mar 14, 2017, 10:32 pm
#29
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 91
Mar 15, 2017, 2:53 am
#30
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
Expedia bought Mobiata, and then they go killing off some of the key apps I've been using. Google doing this to ITA doesn't surprise me, but I too am disappointed by these apps getting killed off like this.