FAQ

byAir vs. TripIt

A modern flight-first companion for the part of travel that changes fastest.

TripIt is a classic travel itinerary organizer. byAir is a modern personal flight tracker built for the moments when your trip can actually change.

TripIt is broad: flights, hotels, cars, restaurants, meetings, Concur, points, seat alerts, fare tracking, passport reminders, and risk guidance. If you want one traditional itinerary folder for every kind of travel plan, TripIt is still a strong option.

byAir is more focused. It is built around live flight status, delay prediction, inbound aircraft, airport guidance, family updates, documents, and smarter flight import. Connect email or calendar, scan a booking PDF or boarding pass, import your old flight history, and keep the people who care about your trip updated.

The difference is not just a feature list. TripIt feels like a mature itinerary planner from an earlier travel era. byAir feels like a modern flight companion: native, fast, visual, privacy-focused, and built around the flight day itself.

TripIt organizes travel plans. byAir helps you handle the flight.

Coming from TripIt?

Bring your flight history into byAir through Import & Sync. TripIt no longer offers a public third-party API, so byAir does not do direct automatic TripIt sync; import is handled manually through exported files or support-assisted spreadsheets.

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Features
byAir
TripIt
Positioning
App experience
Modern
Classic
Primary product focus
Flight-first
Itinerary-first
Advanced personal flight tracker
Partial
Hotels, cars, restaurants, meetings, and activities
Flight-focused
Travel documents
Flight Tracking & Alerts
Real-time flight tracking
Delay and cancellation alerts
Independent delay prediction
Inbound plane tracking
Airport delay index
Live Activities on iPhone
Live Updates on Android
Check-in reminders
Baggage claim and terminal details
Import, Scan & AI
Inbox sync providers
Gmail + Outlook
Gmail + Outlook + Yahoo
Trip purpose per connected mailbox
Concur only
Forward booking emails
Calendar sync
Scan PDF, photo, screenshot, or ticket file
Pro + Apple
AI assistant integration
Import old flight history from other apps
N/A
Trip Management & Sharing
Travel documents and boarding passes
Full itinerary planner beyond flights
Airport guides and maps
Automatic updates for family or key contacts
Inner Circle
Family updates via WhatsApp and Telegram
Follow friends' flights
Flight compensation assistance
Airline rules and baggage guidance
Offline access
Where TripIt Is Broader
Seat tracker
Fare refund tracker
Points tracker
Passport renewal reminders
Country and risk guidance
Platforms & Plans
iOS and Android
Apple Watch
Wear OS
Supported languages
18
6
Free plan available
Lifetime purchase option

What byAir users say

Hardeep Singh

This is the best traveling and tracking app I have ever used. So easy and convenient. Everything is synchronized in one place, and I don't even have to do anything.

Prosto klient

Absolutely love byAir - it's a real gem for travelers. The interface is clean, modern, and intuitive, and the useful features make planning and managing trips feel effortless.

Janet Osborne (JaLyn)

Excellent app for keeping track of my flights in and out of Cleveland during an arctic freeze snowstorm. It kept me updated on delays and cancellations and helped keep my stress low.

Vince Tran

Super helpful in tracking all flight info, and a great tool for streamlining my travel experience.

Sorokin1997

The app has a sleek, intuitive interface that's easy to navigate, with comprehensive flight information, airport details, and travel itineraries.

Drew Srk

This app transformed the way I travel. It gives me real-time flight updates, helps me navigate airports, and sends timely gate-change alerts.

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