Between government shutdowns, a particularly harsh winter of storms, and conflict in the Middle East, flight disruptions seem to be an unavoidable part of air travel today. To help navigate this uncertainty, some travelers are turning to flight tracking—a practice once reserved for plane spotters and pilots or other industry insiders. But with the rise of new flight tracking apps, memberships, and websites, it’s become increasingly mainstream. One such app, called Flighty, says it’s grown so popular since it launched in 2019 that two out of three flights in the US now have a Flighty user on board. “I think people are realizing how little information the airlines actually give them,” says Paul Bernardini, Flighty’s head of marketing. “Flying can feel frustrating and out of our hands. Flight trackers can give you back that sense of control.” Whether you’re a seasoned jet-setter, casual vacationer, or nervous flier, it’s never been easier to find information about your flight.…