Changelog
New updates and improvements to routebook.io.
August 2026
- AddGoogle Timeline Import (Pro) — find past hotel stays in a Google Timeline export from your phone. The file is read entirely in your browser and never uploaded; only the stays you pick are saved, and you see what each one would cost to look up before anything is spent. Hotels → Add Stay → Google Timeline Import.
- ChangeTimeline exports now come from the Google Maps app rather than Google Takeout — your Timeline is stored on your phone, so Takeout no longer includes it. The import dialog has the steps for Android and iPhone.
- AddMissing details, tidied up — the reminder on the Hotels page can now be closed, leads with the number of stays affected, and makes it obvious the gaps can be filled in right there. Fixing them also moved into the list menu, next to Select stays.
- AddSettings → Hotels → Check all stays again — brings back the missing-detail prompts you had waved off, without changing anything you already filled in.
July 2026
- AddHotels (Beta) — now open to everyone. Track your hotel stays alongside your flights: log stays manually or import your bookings from Booking.com and Agoda with the routebook browser extension. See nights per year, favorite chains, spend by currency, and a map of everywhere you've stayed. Opt in under Settings → Hotels.
May 2026
- AddExtended aircraft details — photo (sourced from Planespotters), serial/construction number, first flight date, engines, owner, country, and ICAO type now shown on each flight. Data fetched from ADSB-DB + OpenSky and cached automatically. Toggle on/off in Settings.
- AddAircraft flown count — the detail card shows how many times you've flown that specific tail number.
- AddAeroDataBox integration — flight lookup now uses AeroDataBox to automatically retrieve the aircraft tail number when available.
- FixNewly added airlines (from flight lookup) now appear immediately in the airline dropdown without requiring a page reload.
- AddFlight Status Tracking (Pro · Beta) — real-time on-time / delayed / landed status badges on upcoming flight cards, powered by live flight data.
- AddActual departure & arrival times — automatically saved after landing or looked up manually on past flights. Scheduled vs actual comparison shown directly on the flight card and detail page.
- AddRefresh all button — check status for all upcoming flights at once from the flight list.
- AddManual actual times entry on the edit flight form (Pro), with option to reset back to planned times.
- AddCountries visited without flying — add countries you reached by road, train, or sea directly on the Countries tab. They count toward your total and appear alongside flight-visited countries.
- AddAirport detail pages — tap any airport in the Statistics tab to see visit history, top routes, airlines, total distance, and a Wikipedia photo.
- AddSeat statistics — class breakdown (Economy / Business / First), window vs aisle vs middle seat preference, and your most-booked seat. Toggle on/off in Settings.
- AddDelay statistics (Pro) — on-time rate, average delay, worst delay flight, and a full breakdown by category. Toggle on/off in Settings.
- ChangeAchievements redesigned — one evolving card per achievement that progresses through Bronze → Silver → Gold (→ Platinum for select categories). New badges: Holiday Flyer, Summer Sprinter, Monthly Streak, Red Eye Survivor, Midnight Lander, Perfect Week, Open Jaw, Chaos Traveler, Fleet Collector, and more.
- ChangeFlight detail page redesigned — boarding-pass style hero with route, times, and airline, plus a cleaner two-column layout for flight and seat info.
- ChangeSettings now auto-save — no more Save button. Changes to toggles and selects save instantly.
April 2026
- AddConnecting flights are now automatically grouped in the flight list — layover airport shown between legs.
- AddNew stat tile: Longest Break — shows the longest gap between two flights in days.
- Fix"View Full Map" button on the dashboard now has a visible border.
- FixPublic profile URL in Settings is now a clickable link.
March 2026
- AddAchievement Badges — 36 badges across 8 categories with Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers.
- AddDashboard prompt to set a username and claim your public profile page.
- FixLogo was appearing black in light mode — fixed across all pages.
- FixCountry counting and continent assignment corrected (Russia, United States, and others).
- FixAirlines table column alignment fixed — IATA codes and logos now line up consistently.
February 2026
- AddAnimated globe replay — generate a shareable animation of your entire flight history.
- Add3D globe map view powered by Globe.gl with animated flight arcs.
- AddHeatmap and density layers on the world map.
- AddNew statistics: flying streak, first flight anniversary, earth circumferences, and more.
- AddAirlines overview tab with world map and per-airline stats.
- FixFlight sorting now correctly handles timezones.
January 2026
- AddCSV import and export (Pro).
- AddCountries & Regions view with continent grouping.
- AddQuick stats for countries and airlines on the dashboard.
- FixDistance and time calculations corrected.