Whether it’s navigating terminals or ensuring you’re not in the dreaded ‘middle seat’, these handy apps make any frequent flyer’s life that much easier.
01. GateGuru
This app guides you to the essential amenities in an airport, from locating the information desks and business lounge, as well as cafés and shops. You can also use it to find the correct terminal for your flight and keep on top of gate changes without having to squint at a departures board.
It can even estimate waiting times at security checkpoints so you can plan your walk to the gate and avoid queues where possible.
02. Maplets
Nothing is more frustrating than losing data connection when you’re running through an airport, going underground or trying to navigate public transport in an unfamiliar city.
Maplets has more than 10,000 worldwide maps, from airport terminals to bus, subway/metro networks, which can be downloaded then stored offline so you can refer to them at any time.
This enables you to plan and check your commute in advance and coordinate a route with companions for extra convenience.
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03. mileBlaster
Racking up frequent flyer miles is all well and good, but calculating them can be a headache. This app does much of the leg work for you, keeping track of multiple accounts at the same time, so your rewards are in one place and there are also six, three, one month and one-week warnings as to when miles might expire.
Track your progress towards elite statuses and calculate the rewards you would earn on any one flight across a full range of loyalty programmes.
The app also links in with other travel brands, such as rental cars and credit cards.
04. JetRadar
If you’re flying a lot then your travel budget is a priority. Help keep costs down by comparing ticket prices from the best of the comparison sites. JetRadar is commission free, so is an objective way to look for the cheapest flights.
The app can deliver a price quote derived from a search of more than 700 airlines, five of the biggest booking systems and 35 travel agencies, including the biggest players such as Expedia and OneTravel. As well as comparing ticket prices, you can see currency exchange prices and buy tickets online.
This is probably the most comprehensive and unbiased flight price comparison app around.
05. Seat Alerts
Expertflyer.com has been helping frequent flyers improve their experience for some time and its seat alert app is another way to give you the edge on your fellow travellers. It maximises your chance of a better seat in three easy steps and can notify you in various ways according to your preferences. The app monitors the available seats on any given flight right up until it departs.
If it becomes available, your Seat Alert notification arrives, and you can just contact the airline or the agency that booked your ticket. The app claims to find a window or aisle seat more than 75pc of the time, thus avoiding the dreaded middle seat crush.
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