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Incorrect Data

How to fix wrong aircraft types, times, airports, and other flight details.

Wrong Aircraft Type​

Why It Happens​

  • Database uses scheduled aircraft
  • Last-minute equipment changes
  • Multiple aircraft types on route
  • Airline didn't update system

How to Fix​

  1. Click flight in logbook
  2. Select "Edit Flight"
  3. Update aircraft type field
  4. Choose from dropdown or type manually
  5. Save changes

Finding Correct Aircraft​

  • Check boarding pass
  • Look at ticket/booking
  • Search on FlightAware
  • Check airline seatmap
  • Review photos from flight

Aircraft Code Formats​

ICAO codes (preferred):

  • B738 = Boeing 737-800
  • A320 = Airbus A320
  • B77W = Boeing 777-300ER

Also accepted:

  • Full names: "Boeing 737-800"
  • IATA codes: "73H"
  • Variant details: "737-800 Winglets"

Incorrect Times​

Scheduled vs. Actual​

Scheduled: Planned departure/arrival Actual: What really happened

Most databases show scheduled times.

Updating Times​

Departure Time​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Find "Departure Time"
  3. Enter actual time (gate pushback)
  4. Select timezone if needed
  5. Save

Arrival Time​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Find "Arrival Time"
  3. Enter actual time (gate arrival)
  4. Verify timezone
  5. Save

Time Format​

Use 24-hour format:

  • 14:30 not 2:30 PM
  • 09:00 not 9:00 AM
  • Include colon separator

Timezone Issues​

  • Times stored in local airport time
  • Departure time = origin timezone
  • Arrival time = destination timezone
  • Don't convert to your home timezone

Delays and Changes​

  • Always use actual times flown
  • Note significant delays in comments
  • Update if flight departed different day
  • Record actual flight duration

Wrong Airports​

Similar Airport Codes​

Easy to confuse:

  • BRU (Brussels) / BRS (Bristol)
  • SYD (Sydney AU) / YQY (Sydney CA)
  • LGA/JFK/EWR (all NYC area)

Multiple Airports in City​

London: LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN NYC: JFK, LGA, EWR Tokyo: NRT, HND Paris: CDG, ORY, BVA

Fixing Airport Codes​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Update departure/arrival airport
  3. Use 3-letter IATA code
  4. Verify correct city airport
  5. Save changes

Finding Correct Airport​

  • Check boarding pass carefully
  • Review booking confirmation
  • Look at airport name on ticket
  • Check gate number ranges
  • Review ground transportation used

Incorrect Flight Number​

Why It's Wrong​

  • Codeshare confusion
  • Entered wrong number
  • Flight number changed
  • Booked vs. operated difference

Updating Flight Number​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Change flight number field
  3. Use format: AA123 (no spaces)
  4. Include airline code
  5. Save

Which Number to Use​

Recommendation: Use operating airline

Example:

  • Booked: AA6789 (marketing)
  • Operated: BA1234 (actual)
  • Use: BA1234

Wrong Airline​

Common Mistakes​

  • Codeshare partners
  • Regional vs. mainline
  • Booking site vs. operator
  • Airline mergers/rebrands

Fixing Airline​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Select correct airline from dropdown
  3. Or type airline name/code
  4. Update flight number if needed
  5. Save

Regional Carriers​

If shows mainline instead of regional:

  • "United" → "SkyWest"
  • "American" → "Republic Airways"
  • "Delta" → "Endeavor Air"

Use actual operating carrier.

Missing or Extra Data​

Adding Missing Details​

Common fields to update:

  • Seat number
  • Booking class
  • Aircraft registration
  • Gate numbers
  • Flight duration

Removing Incorrect Data​

  1. Edit flight
  2. Clear wrong field
  3. Leave blank if unknown
  4. Save changes

Bulk Corrections​

Multiple Flights Wrong​

If same error on many flights:

  1. Export flights to CSV
  2. Fix in spreadsheet
  3. Delete incorrect flights
  4. Re-import corrected CSV

Better for: 10+ flights with same issue

Individual Fixes​

Best for occasional errors:

  • Edit each flight manually
  • More control
  • Less risk of data loss

Verifying Flight Data​

Cross-Reference Sources​

  • Boarding pass (most reliable)
  • Booking confirmation
  • Airline app/website
  • FlightAware historical data
  • Photos/notes from trip

What to Trust​

Most reliable:

  1. Boarding pass
  2. Ticket/itinerary
  3. Your notes/photos

Less reliable:

  1. Memory
  2. Old databases
  3. Third-party sites

Preventing Errors​

At Time of Flight​

  • Save boarding pass
  • Screenshot confirmation
  • Take cockpit photo (shows aircraft type)
  • Note gate/terminal
  • Record actual times

When Logging​

  • Use primary sources
  • Double-check codes
  • Verify aircraft type
  • Confirm times
  • Review before saving

Regular Audits​

  • Spot-check old entries
  • Verify important flights
  • Update when new info available
  • Fix errors as found

Special Corrections​

Diverted Flights​

  1. Keep original flight number
  2. Update arrival airport to diversion
  3. Add note about diversion
  4. Adjust arrival time
  5. Optionally add second leg if continued

Flight Cancellations​

  • Delete from logbook if didn't fly
  • Or mark as cancelled
  • Don't count in statistics

Split Flights​

If one booking, two flight numbers:

  • Log as two separate flights
  • Use each actual flight number
  • Note connection in comments

Data Sources​

Update Database​

If data consistently wrong:

  • Report to SkyJourney
  • Include correct details
  • Helps future users
  • Keeps database accurate

Override Auto-Data​

You can always override:

  • Auto-filled aircraft
  • Scheduled times
  • Default airports
  • System guesses

Your manual entries take priority.

Quick Fix Checklist​

Wrong data? Fix it:

  • Open flight in logbook
  • Click "Edit"
  • Update incorrect field(s)
  • Verify related data still correct
  • Save changes
  • Confirm update applied

Need Help?​

  • Check original documentation (boarding pass, ticket)
  • Search airline historical flight data
  • Use flight tracking sites for verification
  • Contact support for database errors
  • Keep records for future reference