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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 6:27 am
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cpx
 
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Originally Posted by trillion
I usually fly continental. you can have messages sent to your phone but you have to enter your phone number as an email ([email protected])
and the messages are in long email format which isnt a great user experience when using a mobile device.
I agree!

Originally Posted by altaskier
In fact I think most airlines DO support flight notification updates as SMS messages to cell phones. I know that American, Delta, and Northwest do, because I've used it. You simply have to set it up with your frequent flyer account at the airline's web site.
If you've used the SMS notification for Airlines based in some of the other
countries, you would know. The messages are simple and quick.
They generally accept any number (not all airlines) from any country
for notification. (+countrycode-areacode-phonenumber eg: +18005551212)

I've used CO for several International trips last year, and the site would not accept
an international number for notification. Now what good is that?

Also NWA&CO's text messages have too many characters for a cell phone screen.
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