Your iPhone Has a Built-In Flight Tracker. Here’s How to Use It

A hidden iOS feature lets iPhone users check flight status by entering an airline and flight number.

In Messages or Spotlight Search, tapping a properly formatted flight number can show live status, route maps, and travel details.

The feature works only with iMessage, and results may be unavailable or wrong if flight numbers are reused or outside the valid date range.

It offers travelers a free, built-in way to monitor gates, terminals, delays, and baggage claim info without a third-party app.