Real-Time Flight Tracking and Automated Alerts with Slack, SendGrid, and Twilio

Overview

This workflow automates real-time flight tracking by integrating aviation APIs, a PostgreSQL database, and communication platforms like Slack, SendGrid, and Twilio. It ensures timely updates and notifications for flight schedule changes, enhancing operational efficiency and passenger communication.

Key Features

• Scheduled triggers fetch the latest airline data via HTTP requests.
• Compares current schedules with stored data in PostgreSQL to detect changes.
• Processes and identifies significant updates or urgent notifications.
• Updates the database automatically to maintain accurate records.
• Notifies relevant Slack channels for team awareness.
• Retrieves affected passenger lists and sends personalized email alerts via SendGrid.
• Supports urgent SMS notifications using Twilio for critical updates.

Benefits

• Reduces manual monitoring and data entry, saving time and minimizing errors.
• Ensures stakeholders and passengers receive timely, accurate information.
• Centralizes communication and data management for streamlined operations.
• Enhances customer satisfaction through proactive, multi-channel notifications.

Use Cases

• Airlines and travel agencies needing real-time flight status updates.
• Operations teams requiring automated alerts for schedule disruptions.
• Customer service teams aiming to improve passenger communication and response times.