FLIGHTS - flight schedules

FLIGHTS - flight schedules, developed by InterDigital.nl, aims to provide users with real-time flight information for airports worldwide. Its primary function is to act as a digital departure and arrival board, accessible directly from a mobile device. The app promises up-to-the-minute updates on flight schedules, delays, gate changes, and cancellations. This core functionality is complemented by search capabilities allowing users to find specific flights using flight numbers or destinations. The app also offers airport-specific data, though the exact nature and extent of this information isn't detailed in the description.

The app's key features, as advertised, include live departure and arrival boards, real-time updates on flight status, global airport coverage (including major hubs like Heathrow, JFK, and Schiphol), accurate scheduled and actual times, and search functionality. The strength lies in its purported ability to provide constantly updated information directly from airport systems, promising accuracy and timeliness. However, a 0/5 star rating suggests significant shortcomings in delivering on these promises. The lack of specific details regarding the airport-specific data is also a weakness; knowing the nature of this data (e.g., maps, terminal information, amenities) would significantly impact the app's usefulness.

The app's usefulness is primarily for travelers and those involved in airport operations. It's beneficial for individuals tracking their own flights, checking on arriving family or friends, or simply monitoring airport activity. It could also be useful for airport staff needing quick access to flight information or for travel agents needing to quickly check flight statuses for clients. However, the crucial element of reliability, implied by the "real-time" and "constantly updated" claims, is questionable given the app's abysmal rating.

The target audience is broad, encompassing frequent flyers, occasional travelers, airport staff, and anyone with an interest in real-time flight information. The app's ease of use, assuming a user-friendly interface, would further broaden its appeal. However, the current 0/5 rating suggests a significant portion of the target audience has found the app unreliable and unusable. This severely limits its appeal and casts doubt on its core functionality.

Overall, the description of FLIGHTS presents a promising concept: a convenient, portable, and up-to-the-minute flight information source. However, the app's disastrous rating raises serious concerns about its performance and reliability. The lack of positive user feedback suggests significant issues with data accuracy, update frequency, or usability. Until these problems are addressed and the app receives a substantial improvement in user reviews, it is not recommended. Potential users should exercise caution and consider alternative flight tracking applications with more established reputations and higher user ratings before downloading FLIGHTS. The current 0/5 rating makes it difficult to justify recommending this app, despite its potentially useful functionality.