Overview
- In Messages, pressing and holding an underlined flight number opens a live map and a Preview Flight card with departure and arrival times, delays, and in some cases baggage claim details plus links to the airline website and Apple Maps.
- On iPhone and iPad, entering a flight number in Search or Spotlight surfaces an information card that can be tapped for full flight details and live status.
- On macOS, typing a flight number in Spotlight displays the same flight card with the route map and key timing information.
- Including the full airline name with the flight number improves detection, and the details shown can vary based on formatting and available airport data.
- MacRumors published the step-by-step guide on December 23, 2025, with similar guidance republished by MacMegasite and covered by the Times of India, highlighting existing functionality rather than a new feature.