Flight Tracking for Non-Techies
Your parents can't use apps. They can receive texts.
By Tom Walsh
Try SkyTextYour mum doesn't know what an app is. Your dad thinks push notifications are something the postman does. They still want to know when you've landed.
The technology gap is real. Flight tracking apps assume: - You have a smartphone - You know how to install apps - You can configure notifications - You'll check the app regularly
Many people don't meet all these requirements. But almost everyone can receive a text message.
How SkyText works for non-techies: - The tech-comfortable family member sets it up - Enter the flight number and recipient's phone - Recipient gets a text when the flight lands - No app, no login, no configuration on their end
This works in both directions: - You can track your elderly parent's flight (they don't need to do anything) - Your elderly parent can receive landing alerts about your flight (you set it up for them)
The recipient just needs to receive texts. That's it.
Common setup: Adult child tracks elderly parent's flight. Both the child and a sibling receive landing alerts. Parent doesn't need to do anything.
Comparison
How SkyText compares.
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SkyText
How it works
Three steps to peace of mind.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number. No app to download.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and send you an SMS. That's it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Can I set up tracking for my parents?
Yes. Enter their phone number. They receive the landing text without doing anything.
Do they need a smartphone?
No. Any phone that receives text messages works.
What if they don't know their flight number?
Get it from their booking confirmation or whoever booked the ticket.
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Founder, SkyText
Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.