For many, the thought of catching a flight can stir up a storm of stress.Making sure your flight is on schedule, finding out which gate to head for, and knowing your landing time particularly vital if you've got more travelling on your agenda post-landing can often feel overwhelming.And there are times when this info is crucial not just for you, but also for those eagerly awaiting your arrival at your destination.
Luckily, it seems iPhone users have struck gold with an underrated gem tucked away in the Messages app that can effortlessly clue you in on all things flight-related.Social media star Lou, or @loulouexplores to her TikTok followers, has let slip a nifty little trick – simply pop your flight number into a text message, send it off, and before you know it, by holding down on the sent information, options pop up like magic, showcasing everything from gate info to expected touch-down time, and punctuality status.Lou divulged on TikTok: "I use this small trick every time I fly.
If you paste your flight number into your messages and send it to someone, you can hold down on the flight number and it brings up all your flight details.
Just press 'preview flight' to view."I find this so useful, especially if someone is picking me up and they can use it [too].
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