byAir vs. FlightAware


FlightAware offers flight status, aircraft maps, weather and alerts. byAir combines flight tracking with booking import, travel documents and personal flight history. The table compares the consumer apps; FlightAware’s enterprise data services are a separate product.
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Availability depends on platform and plan. Features requiring byAir Pro are marked.
Features


FlightAware
Flight Tracking
Real-time flight tracking
Live flight map
Delay alerts
Airport delay index
Inbound plane tracking
byAir Pro
Personal flight history & statistics
Aircraft information
Weather at destination
Traveler-Focused Features
Smart notifications (plain language)
Airport guides & tips
Layover assistant
Ground transport options
Travel document storage
byAir Pro
Boarding pass storage
Airport terminal maps
Supported languages
19
14
Airline baggage rules and prices
Live airport arrivals and departures
Import & Sync
Auto-scan Gmail/Outlook mailboxes
Quick Scan for PDFs, photos, screenshots
byAir Pro
Calendar sync
Forward email to import
Offline access
Partial
Trip purpose per connected mailbox
AI Integration via MCP
byAir Pro
Import old flight history from other apps
Platforms & Devices
Cross-platform account sync
iOS & iPad
Android
Apple Watch
byAir Pro
Wear OS
byAir Pro
Live Activities (iOS)
byAir Pro
Live Updates (Android)
byAir Pro
Pricing
Free plan available
Ad-free experience
Paid
Lifetime purchase option
Frequently Asked Questions

Manage your trip, not just flight data
Get Real-time flight updates, Import & Sync, Travel Docs, and Airport info & tips.