Track Your Elderly Parent's Flight
They're flying alone. Get a text when they land safely.
By Tom Walsh
Track a FlightYour mum is 78 and flying to visit your sister. She'll forget to text when she lands. She might not know how to find wifi. You'll be checking flight trackers for hours.
This is a common situation. Adult children tracking elderly parents who still travel but aren't comfortable with smartphones.
Why SMS alerts work for this: - You get the text, not them - No smartphone required on their end - Works even if they forget to call - Confirms landing before you start worrying
The other challenge: they might not remember the flight number. Get it from their booking confirmation or the person who booked the ticket.
For parents who travel regularly (snowbirds, visiting grandchildren), the subscription option means you can track every flight without thinking about it.
Landing at the destination is confirmation they've arrived. You can then call the person meeting them to confirm the handoff.
The challenge
What makes this difficult.
- They forget to text when they land
- Smartphone use is limited or confusing
- You can't sleep until you know they've arrived
- They might not remember their flight number
The solution
How SkyText helps.
- Text sent to you, not them
- No app or smartphone needed on their end
- Confirms landing even if they forget to call
- Works on any flight, any airline
Subscription option
For parents who travel regularly (visiting family, snowbirds), the monthly subscription covers all flights.
How it works
Three steps to peace of mind.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number. We verify it against live data.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive updates.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and send you an SMS when it touches down.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do they need a smartphone?
No. The alert comes to your phone. They don't need to do anything.
What if I don't have their flight number?
Check their booking confirmation or ask whoever booked the ticket.
Can I track multiple family members?
Yes. Add up to 5 phone numbers to receive alerts for the same flight.
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.