FlightCaster.com - Predicting Flight Delays

Planes get delayed more than often, and in many cases owing to events that go far beyond human will like extreme weather conditions. We all have been there, unfortunately.

Now, this little app offers a way to keep from waiting for long hours in airports, as it employs an algorithm that uses weather reports and FAA monitoring in order to provide users with immediate alerts and notifications, as far as six hours ahead of the actual flight time.



This is not the first time a service like this has surfaced, a fact the company behind it readily admits. But the difference here is that the information they present does not come solely from the airlines, but rather other factors such as weather forecasts and in-bound traffic tracking are resorted to. The approach is a good one, since alert systems that rely only on airlines are nothing but a replica of the flight screens at airports. By having information from several sources the user can stand ahead of the curve when it comes to potential travelling conundrums and unnecessary delays.

Besides, the site includes a list of the top 5 most and least delayed airlines, as well as the most and least delayed major airports to fly into. That is just another good addition that just showcases all the work that has gone into this app, and how useful it can turn out to be.