MyTSA vs Airlert

Named the Best Government Mobile App from the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council, and earning TSA recognition as one of the Top 15 Government IT Innovators, “MyTSA” provides 24/7 access to information that passengers frequently request from TSA. With “MyTSA”, you can: + Quickly search which items you can bring with you through the checkpoint onto the airplane. + Request live assistance from TSA through the AskTSA social media integration. + Check how historically busy the airport will be on your specific day and time of travel. + Check crowd-sourced TSA security checkpoints wait times at the airport of your choice. + Add your own TSA security checkpoints wait time for others to see (NOTE: You must be at the airport in order to report wait times). + Check the delay information and current weather conditions at your favorite airports nationwide. + Consult the TSA Guide on how to prepare for and get through the security checkpoint quickly. + Discover which airports and airlines support TSA PreCheck®, and learn how to sign-up. + Quickly access TSA PreCheck® benefits and support. + Access TSA's Chat with Ace virtual assistant 24/7. + Real Time - Wait Time live update widgets for select airport locations.

SEE WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING WITH YOUR FLIGHT Airlert combines official aviation data with real-time observations from passengers to help you understand what’s actually happening during a flight. Track your flight, see updates from people at your gate or on your plane, and follow the full journey from boarding to arrival. Traditional flight trackers show the schedule. Airlert shows the real-world experience. FLIGHT UPDATES BY FLYERS Airlert turns passengers into a real-time intelligence network. Travelers can share what they see or hear during each phase of a flight — from boarding delays and crew issues to diversions, turbulence, or gate congestion. Instead of guessing, you can see what other passengers are reporting in real time. HOW AIRLERT WORKS Find your flight Search any commercial flight and open a live flight feed. See the full picture Follow the flight timeline with official aviation telemetry and passenger reports layered together. Share what you see Post structured observations like “late airplane,” “diversion info,” or “turbulence.” Fly with context Watch the feed evolve as official updates and passenger signals appear. FEATURES • Track flights from departure to arrival • Real-time passenger observations • Flight phase timeline (boarding → cruising → arrival) • Operational insights from the gate, cabin, and runway • Structured flight signals across multiple phases • Privacy-first participation with quick display names BUILT FOR Frequent travelers Friends and family tracking flights Aviation enthusiasts Anyone waiting on an important arrival SEE IT. SHARE IT. Airlert gives travelers a clearer picture of their flight by combining official data with real-world passenger insight. Because the people on the plane often know what’s happening first.