Scheduled arrival time on FlightAware doesn't match the one from the carrier. Where should I check if I'm eligible for compensation before applying?
In other questions on this site, it has been suggested to use FlightAware to check by how much a flight was delayed.
However, I've noticed that the scheduled arrival time from FlightAware (and therefore the computed delay) doesn't match with the time written on the ticket.
(example for a flight that is scheduled for later today:
I'm asking because FlightAware tells me that a delay I've recently experienced was of 3 hours and 19 minutes, but by looking at the Ryanair's reported scheduled arrival time, the flight has only been 2 hours and 59 minutes late. If the former is to be believed, I'd get EU261 compensation!
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How accurate is FlightAware?
The accuracy of the arrival time varies; it's generally better at a major airport (often within a minute) than out in the boonies (can be ~15 minutes off). You can check the altitude in the tracklog to get an idea of how reasonable the arrival time is.Is FlightAware data delayed?
The data displayed on FlightAware.com is typically 30 seconds delayed from real-time. Maps animate the aircraft position toward the last known position. An aircraft's position on the map may lag real-time by 1-2 minutes.How do you use FlightAware?
Most screens in the FlightAware iOS app can be refreshed manually in one of two ways:How to Track Flights Using FlightAware
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