United Is First Airline to Support iOS 26’s Live Flight and Bag Tracking in Apple Wallet

United’s move signals the start of broader airline adoption of iOS 26’s travel-focused Wallet features.

Overview

iPhone users can add a Live Activity from Wallet to track a United flight on the lock screen once they manually enable it.
Airport maps open inside Wallet from the boarding pass to help locate gates and terminals during the trip.
Checked luggage can be followed in the Find My app, marking the first tandem use of Wallet and Find My for travel logistics.
The shared flight tracker shows live progress to friends or family without revealing seat numbers or boarding groups.
Apple says Air Canada, American, Delta, JetBlue, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Qantas, Southwest, and Virgin Australia will add support soon.