It‘s less than 10 minutes till your flight is scheduled to leave, yet the boarding has not even begun. Even though it‘s evident that the departure is going to be late, the flight information screen still insists that you’ll be taking off on-time. Sounds familiar? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, about 5,000 flights a day are delayed or cancelled, but now you can avoid the waiting and know when your flight is delayed upfront.
Airlines are often adamant to announce flight delays and usually don’t mind keeping their passengers in the dark until the last minute. While for long we have been left guessing how long it will be before we take off, Google decided to make our task easier and came up with an app that can predict flight delays.
Google Flights Now Predicts Flight Delays with Machine Learning
Google Flights includes a feature that predicts flight delays using machine learning. In addition to the already existing flight ticket reservation service, flight information and confirmed flight disturbances, the app is now also able to predict delays.
Was Your Flight Disrupted? Turn your delayed, cancelled or overbooked flight into a compensation up to €600!
How Google’s Predictions Work and How Accurate They Are
Google uses its machine learning algorithms and historic flight status data to predict flight delays. While the results are not always accurate due to the limited amount of information collected, the predictions will become better as more data is analyzed.Google stated an 80% accuracy rate when the feature launched, and it may be even higher now as more data has been analysed.
How to Check If Your Flight Is Delayed
To check out if your flight is delayed, just search for your flight number or flight route, and you’ll get the details in the results.
Prefer Real-Time Tracking? Use FlightAware or Flightradar24
Prefer real-time tracking? Services like FlightAware or Flightradar24 provide live aircraft data globally. Just type in your flight information and you’ll be able to see its status, and more importantly, where your aircraft is now.
Was Your Flight Disrupted? Turn your delayed, cancelled or overbooked flight into a compensation up to €600!
Most airlines allow online check-in to your flight online. This way you are not obliged to present yourself at the airport before the scheduled time. However, if you’re traveling with registered baggage or opted for check-in at the airport – you’re out of luck – you’ll still need to be on-time. At least you know what’s waiting.
3+ Hour Delay or Cancellation? When You Can Get Compensation
And once you really face a 3 or more hour delay (or cancellation, or overbooking), rest assured that you can claim compensation. Doing so via Skycop is risk-free – you don’t pay if we don’t get you compensation.
