Will someone track my flight for me?

[homesick_american 1]

This is something a lot of fearful fliers do, i.e. ask people on the ground to monitor the progress of their flight because it makes them feel safer, and it makes them think the plane surely won't crash if somebody is watching it. It would make me feel a lot better if a few people volunteered to track my flight.

It's easy and it's free.

My flight info is:

American Airlines 101 departing LHR Sunday June 24th around 10:20am BST, arriving JFK around 1:00pm EDT, same day

American Airlines 1389 departing JFK Sunday June 24th around 5:45pm EDT, arriving DFW around 8:45 CDT, same day

To track these flights really all you need is the airline's code (AA) and the flight number.

Go here:

http://www.flightview.com/TravelTools/

Enter 'AA' in the airline code box and '101' in the flight number box. Make sure the date is set to Sun Jun 24. Click the 'Find Flight' button.

A page is displayed with some data about the flight; if it has not taken off yet then the status is 'scheduled'. This site is US-based and sometimes has trouble tracking flights into and out of European air space so even if the flight does not show up as having taken off an hour or two after departure, don't worry as this is normal. Usually westbound Atlantic flights don't show up until they're well clear of Ireland's west coast.

Once the flight data is up and you can see a photo of the world with a line from departure point to arrival point with a plane icon on it, then you can click the 'Launch Live' button. On the pop-up screen, click the orange 'Go Live' button on the bottom left. It can take a little while to load the Java interface but you should see the planned flight path as a blue line and an orange plane icon inching its way across the screen. You can zoom in and out on the image of the plane and the closer you get to it, the more movement you see. As it is taking off or descending the altitude, heading, and ground speed readings are often not accurate. The screen goes blue when the flight is recorded as having landed.

You can also ask this program to track a random flight and it also tracks some flights around the world. So...if you want to use it for when your loved ones are coming to America, go right on ahead!

I would be eternally grateful if a few people would track our flight for me; it'll make me feel better knowing that someone down there is looking out for us up there. If someone could take a screenshot for the scrapbook, even better! :thumbs: :thumbs:

Thanks in advance.

[homesick_american 1]

Oooh, one more thing....our cats are going on BA 2193 on June 25th (Monday) and we'd be grateful again if someone could track them.

American Airlines won't fly pets across the Atlantic but BA is quite happy to fly them as cargo. We're going to DFW to pick them up the day after we arrive but we most likely will not have regular net access for several days after we arrive in the States, though I'll try to get to an internet cafe and let you guys know how we're doing.

My parents are still in the stone ages so they don't even have a computer. BLEH! I told mom to get DSL set up before we got there but I'm sure she hasn't done it.

[William33 110]

As a fellow Texan, currently displaced in Missouri, I will track your flight.

I did this when my Wife came over here.

[featherB 1]

I'll do it! I have a little flight tracker widget thing on my Mac (used to use it to check on C's whereabouts in the sky when he was on his way over or flying back over here), and only yesterday I was thinking 'hmm, I might as well get rid of that now...'. But nope, I'll keep it on there - this is the perfect excuse and flight-tracking appeals to my inner geek. Will be thinking of you up there in the sky - hope those pills your GP prescribed you do the trick. You'll be fine!!

Edited June 20, 2007 by featherB

[homesick_american 1]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thanks, friends on the ground.

I took 2 ativan several hours ago as ordered by my GP; she wanted me to see if that dose would be enough. I feel fine now, but when the ativan was active it felt pretty darn funky. I think I'll take 2 before going to the airport, then one to top up about half an hour before takeoff. I should snooze for an hour on that.

[KarenCee 3]

Best wishes HA...I hope the flight is smooth for you both...and the kitties.

[Tinker 0]

You can also do flight notifications through the phone, cell or land line.

I have to work that day, sorry, but I will peek when I can

Safe trip!

[Mags 112]

If I'm about I'll definitely track your flight for you (and kitties!). You'll be fine I have no doubt, but if it makes the journey a little easier then track it I shall!

[Alex+R 0]

I'll track! Just remind us (bump the thread) later.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I'll also keep an eye out for you! How's the general packing and craziness of shutting down your life in the UK going? 4 more days...

[Sinergy 3]

I did that when Ed was coming over, it was fun ill track your flight with the rest of them

[broma25 2]

I will also track your flight for you and your kitties.

Just think that when you are up in the sky you can visualise all us people down here sitting in front of the PC looking where you are...lol

PS... dont forget to save a couple of those Ativan for flight date

[homesick_american 1]

Yay, thanks y'all!

[almaty 19]

hmmm..flight tracking....never tracked sanita's, assumed she get here sooner or later....

the purpose of tracking a flight is? to check on delays? or for some psychological comfort?

[wodge2003 0]

Did you speak to AA and ask if you could take the cats as excess baggage. We are planning to take an AA flight from Manchester to Salt Lake City in September and they have quoted the grand total of $110 extra to take our dog for the entire trip. !!!

The only snag I could think you may have is the groud temp at the airpoirt, they won.t let a pet fly if the expected temp is over 90 F

Good luck for the flight , I'm sure with the VJ group watching you it will be a breeze !!!