As any frequent flyer knows, flights often do not depart or arrive exactly as scheduled. Weather conditions, late connections and backlogs on the runway are just a few of the myriad possible reasons for changed departure or arrival times. Instead of being caught by surprise at the gate, use United Airlines' online system to track the flight in question and find out whether it will arrive or depart late, early or right on time.
Visit www.united.com and click on the "Flight Status" button beside "Flights" and "Check-in."
Select the date of the flight you want to track. You will be able to choose from the current date, the day before, and the next day.
Enter either the flight number or the departure and arrival airports and the approximate time of day the flight departed or is scheduled to depart.
Click "Check."
View the flight information on the page that appears. You will be able to see the scheduled, estimated and actual departure and arrival times for the flight. You will also be able to view the reason (if any) for a change in the estimated or actual departure or arrival time of the flight.
Call United Airlines' flight information line at 800-824-6200 and enter or say the flight number. If you do not know the flight number, say, "I don't know it."
Say either "arrival" or "departure" if you do not know the flight number, then provide the departure and arrival cities and the approximate time of departure.
Listen to the recording, which provides all relevant flight information. This includes arrival gate and any delays or changes in the estimated or actual time of departure or arrival.
