FlightCaster, a new online tool, claims to be able to predict delays up to six hours before takeoff. They use their own algorithm with real-time data, as well as info from the National Weather Service and other flight data.

The new service for domestic flights is aimed at the frequent flier. The FlightCaster website says that they want to empower travelers to “proactively avoid delay situations rather than waiting until it is too late.” They noted that they’re not simply repeating info from the FAA. They describe their service as the next generation of flight information – predicting 95%+ of flight delays. However, they still won’t be able to predict unexpected mechanical failure.

The FlightCaster website is free to use, but an iPhone or Blackberry app will cost $4.99.

(Image via stock.xchng)

Post from: Blisstree

FlightCaster New Flight Delay Predictor

The City of Chicago’s Office of Tourism can’t solve those airport delays, but they can help make any airport delay time a little more pleasant with its new website Explore Chicago, and two technology lounges in Terminal 2 and 50 computers located throughout the airport.

With help from technology sponsor HP, each high-tech lounge offers a comfortable place to relax, amidst large scale panoramas depicting attractions around the city.  With some pretty cool technology, any traveler with even a modest camera, can take real looking photos of the panoramic city skyline, Millennium Park, the inside of the Field Museum, and more.  Put yourself in the photo and no one need ever know that you never left the airport! 

OK,so the real point is to allow you to use this cool technology to explore the city while at the airport, not fool your friends!  So check out Explore Chicago and learn about area events, tours and attractions, Chicago neighborhoods, and more.  The multi-media content includes slide shows, audio tours, video clips,and download brochures and maps.  It’s designed so even the least tech-savvy traveler can access information before setting off for the city.

I haven’t been to Chicago for quite awhile, and while I’d never hope for any airport delay, I hope that I’ll have some ground time to check out this display.  It sounds pretty cool.  Anybody see it yet?

Photo credit:  flickr

Post from: Blisstree

High Tech Display at Chicago O’Hare Airport