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More Than One Million Mobile Users Trust FlightView

Dépèche transmise le 4 octobre 2011 par Business Wire

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FlightView, the preferred flight-tracking app by mobile users for accuracy and ease-of-use, just achieved a major milestone: more than one million mobile users are now using FlightView’s travel app to simplify their travel experience.

“The fact that more than a million mobile users are tapping FlightView for real-time flight information – across all major mobile platforms – validates both the market need for easy access to accurate flight information, and the reliability and consistency of the information we provide.”

With mobile applications for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry and Palm and the most accurate and actionable day-of-travel information available, FlightView’s reach extends far beyond the typical traveler to include an extensive base of mobile users, including the individuals picking travelers up and dropping them off at the airport, pilots, airline employees, ground transportation providers and corporate travel managers.

“Whether flying for business or leisure, picking up an acquaintance at the airport or tracking a loved one’s flight, our users trust FlightView to give them the travel information they need, when they need it,” said Mike Benjamin, CEO of FlightView. “The fact that more than a million mobile users are tapping FlightView for real-time flight information – across all major mobile platforms – validates both the market need for easy access to accurate flight information, and the reliability and consistency of the information we provide.”

Backed by more than 30 years of flight-tracking experience, FlightView’s mobile apps offer users an affordable way to manage trips, track flights and plan for delays. FlightView Elite – available on the Android and iPhone – offers advanced functionality including flight boards, driving directions to the airport and 7-day weather forecasts for arriving and departing airport cities.

Just last week, the company launched FlightView 2.0 for Android, becoming one of the first Android travel apps to combat battery drain by implementing push notifications. FlightView 2.0 also comes equipped with advanced flight tracking and search functionalities. FlightView plans to release an upgraded iPhone app in the coming months.

FlightView’s apps consistently receive five-star ratings for accuracy, powerful functionality and ease-of-use, from users of all platforms, professions and demographics. Here are some of the things they’re saying:

• “As a pilot for a major U.S. Airline, I especially appreciate the route with weather overlay. It provides great situational awareness with the planned route filed.” – Palm user
• “Best flight app out there. Has everything you would ever need to know. Very user-friendly!” – BlackBerry user
• “Love this app. It tracked my 84-year-old Dad’s flight and it was very accurate.” – iPhone user
• “I love the FlightView for Android app. My husband is a pilot so it helps me keep up with him. He just gives me the flight numbers and I plug them in.” – Android user

“We’ve been in the mobile travel app business since day one, and are constantly innovating to offer our customers the best experience possible,” said Benjamin. “All of our functionality enhancements come as a direct result of our customer feedback.”

For more information on purchasing apps, or to track a flight online now, visit FlightView.com.

About FlightView

FlightView is the recognized provider of the most accurate, real-time flight information solutions for the aviation and travel industries. FlightView’s mobile, Dispatch and FVXML products help aviation and travel professionals achieve superior customer service with actionable real-time information. FlightView’s information displays can be seen at airport terminals and on the Web sites of the largest major airports, airline and travel companies. FlightView’s software services and solutions are relied upon by the US government, the world’s largest airlines, airports, aviation and travel professionals, ground transportation companies and news outlets. FlightView’s mobile applications help consumers control travel plans. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, FlightView has nearly 30 years of experience in building and supporting mission-critical systems for the FAA and the Volpe Center. To access real-time flight information online, visit FlightView Flight Tracker or FlightView Mobile Flight Tracker.