6 Handy Apple Watch Apps for Travelers

Road warriors, frequent travelers, vacationers, and just-around-towners all have something in common: They need the right tools to figure out where they're going. TMO put together a list with some of our favorite travel-related apps that offer Apple Watch support so you can get around like a seasoned expert all from your wrist.

Manage your travels from your wrist with these Apple Watch appsManage your travels from your wrist with these Apple Watch apps

TripIt

TripIt (free) keeps track of your travel plans such as flights, hotel reservations, car rentals, and more. The Apple Watch app shows your important trip details on your wrist, and with TripIt Pro (US$48.99 a year) you get real-time flight alerts, too.

Stay on top of your travel itinerary with TripItStay on top of your travel itinerary with TripIt

Transit App

Sorting out public transportation routes and schedules is so much easier with Transit (free) on your iPhone, and now on your Apple Watch, too. The app lets you plan your trips and build itineraries, save home and work locations, find car2go and bike share locations, request Uber rides, and more. The Apple Watch app puts all of that on your wrist so you don't have to pull out your iPhone just to see when the next bus or subway arrives.

Transit App has public transportation covered for 75 citiesTransit App has public transportation covered for 75 cities

FlightTrack 5

FlightTrack 5 ($4.99) does just what its name implies: it tracks flights. The Apple Watch version of the app shows travel details for current and upcoming flights, shows flight progress, and gives notifications for flight status and gate changes.

Follow flight status for yourself and friends with FlightTrack 5Follow flight status for yourself and friends with FlightTrack 5

TripAdvisor

Not sure where to stay or what to do on your next travel adventure? TripAdvisor (free) has you covered with reviews and photos from people who have actually been there. You can also compare airfares for your trips, find interesting places nearby to visit or explore, find places to eat and make restaurant reservations, and find the right hotel, too. The Apple Watch app offers the same discoverability, and lets you save locations to view later.

Ge the lowdown on the places you're traveling to with TripAdvisorGe the lowdown on the places you're traveling to with TripAdvisor

SPG: Starwood Hotels

The SPG: Starwood Hotels app (free) works with all of SPG's properties such as Sheraton, Westin, W, Four Points, and Aloft so you can stay on top of your reservations, track your rewards points, check in, see your room number, and even use your iPhone or Apple Watch as your room key.

Use your Apple Watch as your hotel room key with SPG: Starwood HotelsUse your Apple Watch as your hotel room key with SPG: Starwood Hotels

Airline apps

Several airlines have added Apple Watch support to their iPhone apps so you can see your flight itinerary, find your departure gate, get alerts for flight delays, view your boarding pass, and more. Check out TMO's airline list to see which are on board with Apple Watch support.

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