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How Live Activities Work in 2Flights

Learn how 2Flights brings real-time flight tracking to your Lock Screen using iOS Live Activities and Dynamic Island.

By 2Flights Teamβ€’β€’AI-Assisted
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🟑 Flight tracking, right from your Lock Screen.

2Flights now supports iOS Live Activities β€” giving you real-time flight updates on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island (for supported iPhones).

Whether you're in the airport, in the air, or waiting for a friend to land, Live Activities in 2Flights give you instant access to your flight details without even unlocking your phone.


✈️ What Does the Live Activity Show?

Each flight’s Live Activity is packed with helpful, real-time information, including:

  • ⏳ Time remaining until scheduled departure or arrival
  • πŸ“ Origin and destination airport codes
  • πŸ”’ Gate number (if available)
  • πŸͺ‘ Seat assignment
  • 🎯 Arrival countdown
  • πŸŽ’ Baggage claim info (if available after landing)

Live Activities update automatically throughout the flight. No manual refresh needed.


πŸ•’ When Does It Start?

No need to tap anything.

Live Activities in 2Flights start automatically for tracked flights 3 hours before scheduled gate departure time.

You’ll see the activity appear on your Lock Screen and, if supported, in the Dynamic Island β€” showing you exactly what you need at just the right time.


πŸ” How Often Does It Update?

Your flight’s Live Activity updates automatically in real-time, including:

  • Gate changes
  • Departure and arrival time adjustments
  • Flight status (e.g., delayed, landed)
  • Baggage claim info post-landing

Best of all? It works even with limited in-flight Wi-Fi (like airline text messaging plans), so you can stay updated at 30,000 feet.


πŸ‘₯ Friend Flights Are Supported Too

Yes β€” 2Flights also supports Live Activities for your friends' flights, if they choose to share them.

  • See their departure countdown
  • Follow their arrival progress
  • Know when they land β€” automatically

Perfect for coordinating pickups, airport meetups, or just staying in sync.


πŸ”’ You're In Control

You can disable Live Activities at any time in your 2Flights settings.
Flight visibility and friend sharing is opt-in and fully private by default.


🧭 Why It Matters

Live Activities bring a smoother, more helpful travel experience β€” whether you're:

  • At the gate trying to find your seat
  • Mid-air and checking arrival time
  • Picking up a friend and tracking their landing

It’s your flight, your screen, and your timeline β€” with no taps required.


πŸš€ Ready for Takeoff?

Update to the latest version of 2Flights on iOS, and see your next flight come alive β€” right from the Lock Screen.


This article was partially written with the help of AI and reviewed by the 2Flights team.

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