TechCrunch: “Flighty’s popular flight-tracking app can now predict delays using machine learning Popular flight-tracking app Flighty is releasing a new version on Tuesday that uses machine learning and aviation authority data to provide early warnings of delays and give users the exact reason behind delays.  With the launch of Flight 4.0, the app tracks the two biggest causes of delays — late aircraft and airspace issues — to inform users of delays before airlines do. The idea behind the update is to help you make more informed decisions about your travel plans by giving you information that airlines typically won’t.  For instance, an airline may delay your travel by half an hour, then an hour, and so on. Flighty, on the other hand, can tell you in advance that your flight will likely have a five-hour delay due to things like an official ground stop at your airport or weather issues. With this information, you can choose to do things like rebook your flight or wait a bit longer before heading out to the airport. Flighty now monitors every trackable delay reason, including late-arriving airplanes, air traffic control notices, airport operational issues and events like the Super Bowl, to keep you informed about your travel. Once the app analyzes the data, it gives you clear notifications. You may see a notification that reads: “Delayed 45m. Due to late arriving aircraft from New York.”