How-to Guides
Step-by-step guides for getting the most out of ExpertFlyer.
How to Manage Flight Disruptions with ExpertFlyer
ExpertFlyer's Disruption Alerts notify you of cancellations and major delays via email, with rebooking options and the disruption reason you can use to claim compensation directly with the airline.
How to set multiple alerts at once with ExpertFlyer
Quick Alert creates a Flight Alert, Schedule Alert, Disruption Alert, and Aircraft Alert for a single flight in one step. Here's how to set them up, manage them from My Alerts, and fix the errors you're most likely to hit.
How to set up and understand Alerts on ExpertFlyer
ExpertFlyer monitors flights on your behalf with alerts for availability, schedule, seats, aircraft, and disruptions. Set an alert once, ExpertFlyer monitors, and notifies you the moment something changes.
How to search for AA C Class Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) with ExpertFlyer
Find availability for American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades by route, region, and across a 330-day window.
How to find and monitor airline seats with ExpertFlyer's Seat Map
See live cabin layouts with occupied, blocked, and available seat statuses. Set an alert on any seat so you're notified the moment it clears.
How to check Flight Availability on ExpertFlyer
See which fare-class booking buckets are open on any route before you book, upgrade, or rebook. Filter by airline, class, and connection type to compare inventory across the flights that matter.
How to check real-time Flight Status with ExpertFlyer
Get real-time departure and arrival updates, specific delay reasons, and gate changes for any flight. Know what happened, get the right data, and plan your next move.