Delay Prediction Tool?
Dec 26, 2024 | 12:41 pm
#1
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Delay Prediction Tool?
all the tools that I can find- and all the internet searches that I have tried, do not have this functionality.
I would like to know what's going on so I can try to predict what my chances are for a delay or cancellation and make alternative plans if necessry.
I apologize if this has been discussed or if this is the wrong place to ask- but I couldn't find any way to do this.
Thanks to all for your constant help and guidance.
Cheers!
I would like to know what's going on so I can try to predict what my chances are for a delay or cancellation and make alternative plans if necessry.
I apologize if this has been discussed or if this is the wrong place to ask- but I couldn't find any way to do this.
Thanks to all for your constant help and guidance.
Cheers!
Dec 26, 2024 | 12:54 pm
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A number of tools give details of delays for all airlines at a given airport, and that gives some semblance for things like weather delays. Right now Dallas seems to show as big delays on Flightradar24, and as it happens there are thunderstorms there, so everyone is at risk of substantial delay. I guess if you really want to process that you could then drill through to the arrival and departure schedules on FR24 and split by airline, but that's not what you appear to need. That said, if I was going to DFW right now, or connecting there, then I would be thinking of Plan B.
Dec 26, 2024 | 12:57 pm
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A number of tools give details of delays for all airlines at a given airport, and that gives some semblance for things like weather delays. Right now Dallas seems to show as big delays on Flightradar24, and as it happens there are thunderstorms there, so everyone is at risk of substantial delay. I guess if you really want to process that you could then drill through to the arrival and departure schedules on FR24 and split by airline, but that's not what you appear to need. That said, if I was going to DFW right now, or connecting there, then I would be thinking of Plan B.
I do this now with Flightaware Misery Map ( am I allowed top [post a link to that?)
But, what I'm looking for is a way to see if there's some airline specific problem (think AA a few days ago) that I migh be able to stay ahead of...
Thanks for the response
Dec 28, 2024 | 1:13 pm
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The latest pro version of the Flighty app (unfortunately, it is only available for iOS devices) predicts delays hours in advance, frequently well before airlines acknowledge the delays. Flighty relies on information about late inbound aircraft, air traffic control notices, weather forecasts and airport operational issues, as well as and major events which may affect air traffic.
Please refer to the following thread for additional information:
Please refer to the following thread for additional information:
Apr 23, 2025 | 5:11 pm
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Apr 23, 2025 | 5:19 pm
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thank you very much- I hadn't found either of those, but they both require entering the specific flight that you want to know about.
I am trying to see all fo the specific airline's problems so that I can stay ahead of the game.
Meanwhile, I have been using this worldwide map which tracks airport delays- it's not perfect for what I want, but it's better than nothing, I think;
https://www.flightaware.com/live/airport/delays
I am trying to see all fo the specific airline's problems so that I can stay ahead of the game.
Meanwhile, I have been using this worldwide map which tracks airport delays- it's not perfect for what I want, but it's better than nothing, I think;
https://www.flightaware.com/live/airport/delays
Jun 9, 2025 | 5:45 pm
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thank you very much- I hadn't found either of those, but they both require entering the specific flight that you want to know about.
I am trying to see all fo the specific airline's problems so that I can stay ahead of the game.
Meanwhile, I have been using this worldwide map which tracks airport delays- it's not perfect for what I want, but it's better than nothing, I think;
https://www.flightaware.com/live/airport/delays
I am trying to see all fo the specific airline's problems so that I can stay ahead of the game.
Meanwhile, I have been using this worldwide map which tracks airport delays- it's not perfect for what I want, but it's better than nothing, I think;
https://www.flightaware.com/live/airport/delays
Jun 10, 2025 | 8:50 am
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thanks for trying to help- I just want to stay ahead of domestic US delays by airline, so I can look 2/3/4 flights ahead of mine on any given day and not put myself in harm's way! I fly 2/3 times each week and try to sleep at home when possible.
So, what I'd like is a search result showing all US delays on (UA/AA/DL- whoever I'm on that day) which I could sort by length of the delay and then use that to make sure my plane or crew aren't on the most delayed ones.
Meanwhile, I tried to look at your webpage and didn't see any demo of your product- is it APP only?
So, what I'd like is a search result showing all US delays on (UA/AA/DL- whoever I'm on that day) which I could sort by length of the delay and then use that to make sure my plane or crew aren't on the most delayed ones.
Meanwhile, I tried to look at your webpage and didn't see any demo of your product- is it APP only?
Nov 2, 2025 | 2:13 pm
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Bulls_Fan It sounds like what you want to do is find the tail number of the aircraft currently assigned and look at what flights it's currently assigned to. I usually use FlightRadar24 to get the tail number, then FR24 or FlightAware to see where that plane is and what it's schedule to fly.
I've also built a tool that predicts delays from situations like this, FlightForecasts.com. It's a web-based tool--no app required--where you put in your flight information and when you want to be updated, and you'll get emailed predictions about your flight.
I've also built a tool that predicts delays from situations like this, FlightForecasts.com. It's a web-based tool--no app required--where you put in your flight information and when you want to be updated, and you'll get emailed predictions about your flight.
Nov 2, 2025 | 4:15 pm
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Thanks, CMN
I have been doing it by hand and using both of those websites you cited.
What I'm really trying to find is what flights are delayed today for more than some threshold (like 1 1/2 hours, maybe), and sort those results by airline to look and see if the flights I'm on or planning to try to get on will probably go late or not at all...
Any ideas to automate that process- like only search UA on day's I'm flying them, E.G. would help trim the time I waste doing this
Cheers
I have been doing it by hand and using both of those websites you cited.
What I'm really trying to find is what flights are delayed today for more than some threshold (like 1 1/2 hours, maybe), and sort those results by airline to look and see if the flights I'm on or planning to try to get on will probably go late or not at all...
Any ideas to automate that process- like only search UA on day's I'm flying them, E.G. would help trim the time I waste doing this
Cheers
Nov 2, 2025 | 6:47 pm
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Thanks, CMN
I have been doing it by hand and using both of those websites you cited.
What I'm really trying to find is what flights are delayed today for more than some threshold (like 1 1/2 hours, maybe), and sort those results by airline to look and see if the flights I'm on or planning to try to get on will probably go late or not at all...
Any ideas to automate that process- like only search UA on day's I'm flying them, E.G. would help trim the time I waste doing this
Cheers
I have been doing it by hand and using both of those websites you cited.
What I'm really trying to find is what flights are delayed today for more than some threshold (like 1 1/2 hours, maybe), and sort those results by airline to look and see if the flights I'm on or planning to try to get on will probably go late or not at all...
Any ideas to automate that process- like only search UA on day's I'm flying them, E.G. would help trim the time I waste doing this
Cheers
Nov 2, 2025 | 8:25 pm
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Because I want to know what's delayed on my all of airline and various routes - and not look up the tail # for my flight that may or may not be the same equipment, much less the same crew as will be making up my flight. I also want to know about all the possible standby options...
Am I missing something?
Am I missing something?