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Import from App in the Air (AITA)

Transfer your flight history from App in the Air to SkyJourney.

About App in the Air​

App in the Air is a popular flight tracking app with comprehensive flight logging capabilities. SkyJourney can import your complete flight history.

Export from App in the Air​

Step 1: Open the App​

  1. Launch App in the Air on your device
  2. Log in to your account
  3. Ensure your flights are synced

Step 2: Access Settings​

  1. Tap the menu icon (☰)
  2. Go to Settings or Account
  3. Find Data & Privacy or Export

Step 3: Export Flight Data​

  1. Select Export My Data
  2. Choose Flights or Trip History
  3. Select CSV format
  4. Tap Export or Send

Step 4: Get the File​

The export can be sent via:

  • Email - Sent to your registered email
  • Download - Saved to your device
  • Share - Use share sheet to save

Save the CSV file to accessible location.

Import to SkyJourney​

Step 1: Transfer File (if needed)​

If exported from mobile:

  1. Email file to yourself
  2. Or use cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  3. Download to your computer

Step 2: Start Import​

  1. Log in to SkyJourney
  2. Navigate to Flights → Add Flight
  3. Select Import
  4. Choose App in the Air (AITA) from dropdown

Step 3: Upload File​

  1. Click Choose File
  2. Select your AITA CSV export
  3. Click Upload
  4. Wait for processing

Step 4: Review and Confirm​

  1. Check import summary
  2. Review flight count
  3. Check for errors or warnings
  4. Preview sample flights
  5. Click Import Flights

Imported Data​

App in the Air exports comprehensive data:

Flight Information​

  • ✅ Flight number
  • ✅ Airline
  • ✅ Departure airport
  • ✅ Arrival airport
  • ✅ Departure date and time
  • ✅ Arrival date and time
  • ✅ Aircraft type

Travel Details​

  • ✅ Seat number
  • ✅ Flight class
  • ✅ Booking reference
  • ✅ Terminal and gate info
  • ✅ Actual vs scheduled times

Additional Data​

  • ✅ Travel companions (if logged)
  • ✅ Trip purpose
  • ✅ Status (completed, cancelled)

Not Imported​

  • ❌ App in the Air specific notes format
  • ❌ Travel alerts and notifications
  • ❌ Future flight tracking data

After Importing​

Verify Import​

Check your flights:

  1. Go to Flights page
  2. Sort by date
  3. Spot-check several flights
  4. Verify accuracy

Common Checks​

  • ✅ Correct airports
  • ✅ Accurate times
  • ✅ Right airlines
  • ✅ Proper aircraft types
  • ✅ No duplicates

Enhance Your Data​

Add to imported flights:

Special Considerations​

Trip Grouping​

App in the Air groups flights into trips:

  • SkyJourney imports individual flights
  • Trip context may be lost
  • Add trip info to notes if desired

Future Flights​

AITA includes future flights:

  • SkyJourney can import these
  • Shows as upcoming in your dashboard
  • Edit as details change

Cancelled Flights​

If AITA export includes cancelled flights:

  • They'll be imported with status
  • Can be deleted if desired
  • Or kept for record-keeping

Troubleshooting​

Export Not Available​

Problem: Can't find export option

Solutions:

  • Update AITA to latest version
  • Check if feature requires premium
  • Try on different platform (iOS vs Android vs Web)
  • Contact AITA support

Large File Size​

Problem: Export file too large

Solutions:

  • Export in chunks (by year)
  • Import multiple files separately
  • Compress before uploading
  • Contact SkyJourney support for large imports

Import Errors​

Problem: Some flights won't import

Possible causes:

  • Invalid airport codes
  • Corrupt data rows
  • Missing required fields
  • Duplicate flights

Solutions:

  • Review error messages
  • Fix in AITA and re-export
  • Manually add problem flights
  • Contact support with error log

Time Zone Issues​

Problem: Times seem wrong

Explanation:

  • AITA may export in UTC
  • SkyJourney converts to local airport time
  • Differences are normal

Verification:

  • Compare with boarding passes
  • Check departure/arrival local times
  • Edit if needed

Data Quality Tips​

Best Import
  • Clean AITA data first - Fix errors before exporting
  • Complete trip logging - Fill in all fields in AITA
  • Export all data - Don't filter before export
  • Don't edit CSV - Keep original format
  • Verify after - Always check imported data

Continuing with Both Apps​

You can:

  • Use both services simultaneously
  • AITA for tracking future flights
  • SkyJourney for statistics and history
  • Periodic imports to keep in sync

Or migrate completely:

  • Stop using AITA
  • Add future flights to SkyJourney
  • Enjoy enhanced features

Why SkyJourney?​

Benefits over AITA:

  • ✨ More detailed statistics
  • ✨ Better visualizations
  • ✨ Public profiles
  • ✨ Flight weather data (Premium)
  • ✨ Advanced analytics
  • ✨ Social features

Migration Checklist​

After importing from AITA:

  • All flights imported correctly
  • Statistics look accurate
  • Map shows all routes
  • Profile set up
  • Preferences configured
  • Future flights added
  • Notes transferred (manually)
  • Photos uploaded (if Premium)
  • Happy with SkyJourney!

Next Steps​

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