Track Your Gap Year Traveller
They're on the other side of the world. Get a text when each flight lands.
By Tom Walsh
Track a FlightThey're somewhere between Bangkok and Bali. You haven't heard from them in three days. Their last message was "about to board" and then nothing.
Gap year travel means: - Multiple flights over months - Unreliable wifi at destinations - They forget to text when they land - You're awake at 3am refreshing flight trackers
How to use SkyText for extended travel: 1. Get their flight number before each segment 2. Add it to SkyText 3. Get a text when they land 4. Sleep easier
The challenge: they might book flights last minute or not tell you the details. Ask for flight numbers as part of regular check-ins. "What's your next flight?" becomes routine.
The subscription option is useful here. At £10/month, unlimited flight tracking covers a 6-month trip with dozens of flights.
Common gap year routes we track: UK to Bangkok, Bangkok to Vietnam, Bali to Australia, Australia to New Zealand, Auckland to Fiji, and home.
The challenge
What makes this difficult.
- Multiple flights over many months
- Unreliable communication from hostels
- They forget to text when they land
- Timezone differences mean overnight anxiety
The solution
How SkyText helps.
- Add each flight as they book
- Get landing alerts even if they forget to message
- Works for any flight, any airline, anywhere
- Subscription covers unlimited flights
Subscription option
£10/month for unlimited flights. Over a 6-month gap year, that's dozens of flights tracked for less than the cost of one anxious night.
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.
Can I track flights they book last minute?
Yes. Add the flight any time before departure. Works for same-day bookings.
Does it work in Southeast Asia?
Yes. SkyText tracks flights worldwide, including budget carriers in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
What if they don't give me the flight number?
Ask as part of regular check-ins. 'What's your next flight?' Make it routine.
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.