Originally Posted by
aviators99
It's likely the FAA system had the flight plan for 912 in the system until it timed out (3 hours after proposed departure). That would not have helped in this case. It also would have shown 908 in the air.
Edit: In fact, 912's flight plan still shows up on flightaware.
You are right....FAA data doesn't help with irregular ops. But if SFO's own web site knows that 912 is cancelled (linked with the in-airport displays) then there is no excuse for VX not to have that same information. Even sucko United does this reasonably well.
--Scott