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byAir vs. FlightRadar24

Built for travelers vs. built for spotters.

FlightRadar24 is the gold standard for watching aircraft worldwide. Its live map, ADS-B coverage, and aircraft database make it essential for aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters. If you want to see every plane in the sky right now, nothing beats it.

But if you've tried using FlightRadar24 to manage your own travel, you've probably noticed it's not designed for that. The myFlightradar24 feature lets you save flights, but the alerts are technical, the interface is built around a map, and there's no trip organization.

byAir is designed specifically for travelers. You get real-time tracking with delay predictions, smart notifications that tell you what's happening and what to do next, and clear explanations when things go wrong — in traveler-friendly language, not aviation codes. But byAir goes further: trip timelines, airport guides, transport options, document storage, boarding passes, automatic booking import from your email, and compensation assistance if your flight is disrupted.

FlightRadar24 answers "where is that plane?" byAir answers "what do I need to do next?"

Love tracking aircraft? Keep FlightRadar24 for spotting. Need to manage your trips? Add byAir for traveling.

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Features
byAir
FlightRadar24
Flight Tracking
Real-time flight tracking
Live global aircraft map
Delay alerts
Delay predictions
Partial
Airport delay index
Inbound plane tracking
Partial
Aircraft information
Aircraft database & photos
Partial
Flight statistics
Partial
Weather at destination
Traveler-Focused Features
Full trip management
Smart notifications (plain language)
Airport guides & tips
Layover assistant
Ground transport options
Travel document storage
Boarding pass storage
Airport terminal maps
Compensation assistance
Multi-language support (18)
Import & Sync
Auto-scan email for bookings
Scan + Store documents & tickets
Calendar sync
Forward email to import
Offline access
Platforms & Devices
Cross-platform account sync
iOS & iPad
Android
Apple Watch
Wear OS
Live Activities (iOS)
Live Updates (Android)
Pricing
Free plan available
Ad-free experience
Paid
Lifetime purchase option

What byAir users say

Kendryck Duran

This is a really good app for aviation fans and frequent flyers. It's nice to be told when you can possibly arrive and be told the gate, carousel, and terminal changes.

Adham Elkordy

Overall best flight tracker app I have used ft. No Ads, Clean UI, Live Activities, Perfectly Optimised.

Stann5100

I've just discovered it in the last couple of months and it's as good if not better than any of its high level competitors. Easy to use and very accurate. The developers respond to queries immediately and are still improving it with frequent updates.

Forester Christensen

Super cool for tracking, I've found it to be highly accurate.

Vortex

Thank you really much for this superb app. I've been looking for app like this and all other similar apps are flooded with ads or pay to gain benefits. This is the first one that does beautifully its duty without greed.

marco caciolli

Beautiful app with everything you need, intuitive with exceptional graphics. A well-deserved 5 stars.

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