if you have iMessage, you actually don’t need an airline app, a flight tracking app, or even the ability to Google to figure out if your flight is off schedule, as your iPhone has a built-in ...

Luckily, it's never been easier to get up-to-date information about your flight. For starters, your airline probably has an app, and if not, you can check their website.

But the easiest way I've found to check flight status on the go is SMS. Two services do this. First, there's the lesser-known, but great-with-flights service 4INFO.

By checking your flight status in advance, you can ensure a smoother experience at SAN. Safe travels, San Diego. FOX 5’s Elizabeth Alvarez contributed to this report.