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Adding Your First Flight

Let's add your first flight to SkyJourney! This tutorial will walk you through the process step by step.

Starting the Process​

There are several ways to add a flight:

  1. From the Dashboard - Click the + button in the top right
  2. From Flights Page - Navigate to Flights and click Add Flight
  3. Mobile - Tap the + icon in the mobile header

Choose Your Method​

You'll see three options for adding a flight:

1. Search for Flight ✈️​

The easiest method for recent flights:

  1. Enter the flight number (e.g., AA100, BA281)
  2. Select the departure date
  3. Click Search
  4. Review the flight details and click Add Flight

SkyJourney will automatically fetch:

  • Departure and arrival airports
  • Scheduled times
  • Aircraft type
  • Airline information
  • Route distance

2. Add Manually 📝​

For complete control over flight details:

  1. Select departure airport (search by name or ICAO code)
  2. Select arrival airport
  3. Enter flight number (optional)
  4. Set departure date and time
  5. Set arrival date and time
  6. Choose airline
  7. Add optional details:
    • Aircraft type
    • Flight class (Economy, Business, First, Private)
    • Seat number and type (Window, Aisle, Middle)
    • Price and currency
    • Travel reason (Business, Leisure, Other)
    • Gate and terminal information
    • Personal notes

3. Import Flights 📥​

Upload flights from other apps:

  1. Click Import
  2. Select your source (Flighty, FlightRadar24, etc.)
  3. Upload the CSV file
  4. Review and confirm the import

Filling in Flight Details​

Required Fields​

  • Departure airport
  • Arrival airport
  • Departure time
  • Arrival time
  • Flight number - Helps with searching and organization
  • Airline - For airline statistics
  • Class - For class-based statistics and reporting
  • Travel reason - Track business vs leisure travel

Optional Fields​

  • Seat - Remember your favorite seats
  • Price - Track travel expenses
  • Gate/Terminal - Complete flight records
  • Notes - Personal memories and observations

After Adding Your Flight​

Once saved, your flight will appear:

  • On your Dashboard - In your recent flights
  • In Flight Stats - Contributing to your statistics
  • On the Map - Showing your route
  • In Trends - Included in your analytics and charts

Tips for Your First Flight​

Best Practices
  • Start with recent flights - They're easier to remember
  • Use search when possible - Automatic data is more accurate
  • Add notes - Capture memories while they're fresh
  • Be consistent - Use the same format for similar data

What's Next?​

Now that you've added your first flight:

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