Flight Check vs. the competition
We send you a pre-flight briefing with delay risk, TSA wait times, weather, and when to leave — free, no app required. Here's how that compares.
Flight Check vs. Flighty
$49.99/yrPremium iOS flight tracker
Flight Check is free, works on any device, and requires no app download.
Flight Check vs. TripIt
$49/yr for ProTravel itinerary manager
Flight Check gives you the pre-flight brief TripIt doesn't — delay risk, TSA, and weather in one email.
Flight Check vs. FlightAware
Free / $99.95/mo PremiumFlight tracking for aviation enthusiasts
Flight Check turns FlightAware's raw data into a simple pre-flight briefing you can actually use.
Flight Check vs. Google Flights
FreeFlight search engine
Google finds your flight. Flight Check tells you what to expect when you get to the airport.
Flight Check vs. Hopper
Free app + add-onsFlight booking with price predictions
Hopper helps you book. Flight Check helps you after you book — delay risk, TSA, gate info, and when to leave.
Flight Check vs. MyTSA
Free (currently offline)Official TSA wait times app
MyTSA is down during the government shutdown. Flight Check has TSA wait data from 6.9M+ flights — always available.
Why Flight Check is different
- ✓No app to download. Works in your email inbox on any device.
- ✓One briefing, everything you need. Delay risk, TSA, weather, gate info, and when to leave — combined.
- ✓Built on real data. 6.9M+ flights of federal data from BTS, FAA, TSA, and NOAA.
- ✓Free. No subscription, no credit card, no account required.
Comparisons based on publicly available information as of March 2026.