[2][3] Flighty was launched in 2019,[4] and was founded by Ryan Jones,[5] a former Apple developer,[citation needed] and two others.

[6][7] It also shows arrival performance for the past 60 days, and monitors for potential delays and connection statuses.

[8] The app additionally allows for importing flights from emails, calendar, and TripIt available through its premium subscription plan.

[9] The app additionally offers a premium subscription titled "Flighty Pro," available in plans of $4/week, $48/year or $250 for lifetime.

[14][15] On August 6, 2024, Flighty released an update that added in-depth delay warnings.