Which apps help you enjoy your flight?
Nov 14, 2017, 11:11 pm
#31
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Bangalore
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Readly.
Everything about flying is exciting. Well, everything except the part before you fly. A lot of things can make you want to scream in frustration while waiting at the airport: bad weather, long lines, rowdy crowds. We could go on, but instead, we’ll do you a solid and tell you about the apps we turn to to fix everything from a growling stomach to jet lag. You’re on your phone already, right? Here are the seven we always keep on our home screens.
1. Ifly pro
2. Gate Guru
3. Loung Buddy
4. MiFlight
5. Airport Transit Guide
6. Entrain
7.Flysmart
Everything about flying is exciting. Well, everything except the part before you fly. A lot of things can make you want to scream in frustration while waiting at the airport: bad weather, long lines, rowdy crowds. We could go on, but instead, we’ll do you a solid and tell you about the apps we turn to to fix everything from a growling stomach to jet lag. You’re on your phone already, right? Here are the seven we always keep on our home screens.
1. Ifly pro
2. Gate Guru
3. Loung Buddy
4. MiFlight
5. Airport Transit Guide
6. Entrain
7.Flysmart
Nov 26, 2017, 7:20 am
#32
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Nov 26, 2017, 12:04 pm
#33
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A sector is "one flight", that is, a flight from one city to another with a single flight number.
For instance, London to Dublin on British Airways Flight 832 is one sector.
London City to New York via Shannon on British Airways Flight 1 is also one sector, even though it involves two take offs.
For instance, London to Dublin on British Airways Flight 832 is one sector.
London City to New York via Shannon on British Airways Flight 1 is also one sector, even though it involves two take offs.
Dec 30, 2017, 11:22 pm
#35
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Dec 31, 2017, 10:13 am
#36
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Well, I dowloaded the BBC Radio app but can't download any radio programs it starts the download then immediately comes up with "Failed", this is on IOS and Android so I guess It can't be used outside of the UK as the BBC is notorious for Geo-blocking everything. Shame as there was some interesting stuff on there to listen to.
Jan 25, 2018, 9:33 am
#38
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: San Jose
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Posts: 10
Here’s a little tip for iPhone users...
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
- Before you fly, use the app to browse through your approximate flight route from start to end. That ensures the map tiles will be downloaded and stored locally
- You may need a window seat to reliably grab on to a GPS signal
- On occasion, if the signal is lost, switching briefly to Apple Maps grabs it again quickly
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
Jan 27, 2018, 9:19 pm
#39
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 17
Here’s a little tip for iPhone users...
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
- Before you fly, use the app to browse through your approximate flight route from start to end. That ensures the map tiles will be downloaded and stored locally
- You may need a window seat to reliably grab on to a GPS signal
- On occasion, if the signal is lost, switching briefly to Apple Maps grabs it again quickly
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
Jan 29, 2018, 8:12 am
#41
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Feb 5, 2018, 6:55 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I use Pocket Earth app for this very purpose, as it also gives my altitude, speed, etc. in addition to being able to have offline maps. It's fantastic, and fun. I'll bookmark interesting geographic sites, and sometimes record my flight to review the path at a later date. Now I just need to find a good way to attach my phone to the window for optimal GPS reception. Suction cups?
Here’s a little tip for iPhone users...
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
You may not have realized, but GPS works in airplane mode (it hasn’t always, but was enabled with iOS 9 or 10, I’m not quite sure). In addition, Google Maps does an excellent job now of downloading and storing locally all its map data as you’re browsing around an area so that if you return to it without a data connection, it works just fine.
These two facts in combination mean that us flight route geeks can use our phone to see in great detail exactly where we are during a flight. I used it the entire way from LHR to SFO recently and was able to figure out every tiny little town we were flying over from start to end -it was awesome!
There’s a few tricks to getting this to work reliably:
- Before you fly, use the app to browse through your approximate flight route from start to end. That ensures the map tiles will be downloaded and stored locally
- You may need a window seat to reliably grab on to a GPS signal
- On occasion, if the signal is lost, switching briefly to Apple Maps grabs it again quickly
Hope this is helpful to other route geeks
Feb 6, 2018, 6:44 pm
#44
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This is a good choice unless you fly the same Long Haul several times in a row. Then downloadable stuff is preferred. I use books, games, Amazon Video, Netflix, and purchased movies to pass the time if I am not sleeping.
Feb 7, 2018, 2:52 am
#45
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And play back at accelerated speeds?
I load videos on my iPad, recordings from my Tivo as well as movies and shows onto VLC, which now reads your Plex server, I just discovered.
But I usually have no problems with the IFE content. I will rewatch recent seasons of HBO shows, like the just-completed season of Curb Your Enthusiasm on a recent flight.
Back in the day, browsers would cache pages locally. Safari doesn't seem to do that or else I'd save dozens of pages at the airport before boarding.