Flight info care of Google

Flying with Google has never been this easy. Your favorite search engine is now offering everyone a way to easily check the status of flights through SMS while running down the halls of the airport.

Users can simply text flight numbers to 466453 (GOOGLE), and the status information, provided by flightstats.com, will be relayed back to you. If you want the want to get in touch with a specific airline by phone, text the airline name to the same number, and Google will shoot you back the main telephone number you can call for inquiries.

Even though the Google flight info service is currently only available for departing or arriving flights in the US, flightstats.com the supplier does offer international stats, so Google could be releasing this service worldwide.

The Google Flight Status gadget can also be added to your personalized homepage.

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