Google Wallet has expanded its Live Updates feature, which includes real-time flight information. Now, departure times, flight duration, estimated arrival times, and gate changes are displayed directly on the lock screen or always-on display. This update requires Android 16 or a higher version and the latest version of Google Wallet.

How Google Wallet Live Updates Work for Flights

When a flight reservation is made and the boarding pass is saved to Google Wallet, the app starts displaying live flight data without the need to open another app or check email. It shows details like departure time, flight duration, estimated arrival time, and a QR code for boarding gate scanning.

Any gate changes, delays, and other real-time updates automatically appear on the lock screen as they occur. This feature is available on Android 16 devices that have the always-on display or use the standard lock screen.

Users on Android 16 or newer versions need to update Google Wallet and related services from the Play Store to enable flight Live Updates. Once the app is updated and the boarding pass is added to the wallet, no further settings are required. Google has not yet confirmed whether the flight Live Updates feature will be available on versions older than Android 16 or on iOS.