TripIt
All your trip details in one place.
What is TripIt?
- Free app that organizes your travel.
- Forward booking confirmation emails to TripIt.
- It creates a full itinerary automatically.
- Flights, hotels, car rentals — all in one place.
- Works offline — no internet needed while traveling.
- Share itinerary with family.
How to use
- Download TripIt free from app store.
- Create account with email.
- Forward booking emails to plans@tripit.com.
- TripIt reads the email and adds to trip.
- View full day-by-day schedule in app.
- Print itinerary if you prefer paper.
What it organizes
- Flight numbers, times, terminals, gates.
- Hotel address, check-in/check-out times.
- Car rental pickup location + confirmation.
- Restaurant reservations.
- Tour bookings + attraction tickets.
- Cruise details.
Sharing with family
- Tap "Share trip" — email itinerary to family.
- They can see your whole schedule.
- Know which flight you're on.
- Hotel address if they need to reach you.
- Peace of mind for adult children.
- No app required for person you share with.
TripIt Pro (paid)
- $49/year — optional.
- Flight alerts — gate changes, delays.
- Seat tracker — know if better seat opens.
- Fare refund alerts — price drop notifications.
- Free plan fine for most seniors.
- Try free first — upgrade only if needed.
Tips for seniors
- Print itinerary before leaving — backup for no internet.
- Add emergency contacts to notes section.
- Include hotel phone numbers.
- Screenshot each page before flying.
- Add travel insurance info.
- Keep in phone + email family the printout.
No more paper folders
Many seniors carry a paper folder with every booking confirmation. TripIt replaces that while keeping a printable backup option. Forward your airline, hotel, and car rental confirmation emails — TripIt assembles everything into one clean schedule. At the airport or hotel, just show your phone. Family can see your whole itinerary in real time.