Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Google is great.  I just hope they don't go into real estate!

Jun 14, 2011 09:55 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Very cool.  I guess that makes it easier to shop for a flight.  Perhaps Google will sell that to the Airlines too.

Jun 14, 2011 09:56 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good evening, Craig. I'm beginning to wonder if Google isn't getting to be the big brother of the internet. You're right, they'r into everything...

Jun 14, 2011 09:56 AM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

That is sooo cool, I suggested it! What do you know? Amazing! Thank you for sharing as I absolutely know I will  use this info very soon. Too bad I didn't realize the Google search when I made my kids' summer plans.

Jun 14, 2011 10:03 AM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Ron - google dropped real estate listings as an overlay on google maps... i actually used that feature - Michael McClure wrote an interesting open letter to Google, hypothesizing what-if...

Gene - let's see if they take the next logical step... "buy now"

Michael - everything, but I have no complaints with endless supply of useful tools! :)

Ellie - it is useful for preliminary planning purposes for sure, what times, which airlines... you'll know this for next time :)

Jun 14, 2011 10:05 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Craig- another reason why I love Google.  I pressed the "suggest " button too.  I love that rather than stumble upon these sites we have you for our "tour guide through the tech world."

Jun 14, 2011 10:17 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired Real Estate Professional

Hi Craig, This will come in quite handy. In fact I can use it tonight to take a friend to airport for a red eye flight. Thanks for pointing this out.

Jun 14, 2011 10:27 AM
Ritu Desai
Samson Properties - Ashburn, VA
Virginia Realtor-Fairfax/Loudoun/PW-703-625-4949

Neat Craig...wish I knew about this couple week back when we were looking for airfare. But a great tip!

Jun 14, 2011 10:28 AM
Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Thanks for the fun post; good information.  I recall a girl in my marketing class some years ago that doodled all the time.... I would doodle Google, Google, Google, Google, Google, I love Google.

Jun 14, 2011 10:30 AM
Barbara Altieri
Kinard Realty Group Fairfield and New Haven County CT Real Estate - Shelton, CT
REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale

Craig -- This is such cool info.  Isn't that map of all acctive flights just incredible? It's really unbelievable what is happening up above our heads every day and we don't even know/see it. 

Jun 14, 2011 10:46 AM
Virginia Dean
Keller Williams Tulare County - Visalia, CA
Real Estate Done Your Way

Very neat thing to know. Thanks so much for keeping up to date and on the cutting edge of all things Google.  I will share this with my daughter who does quite a bit of business travel.

 

Thanks so much and looking forward to your next post.

Jun 14, 2011 11:03 AM
Debra Davis
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners - Snellville, GA
Realtor - Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville, Loganville

Google is really amazing. It is fun to find out what features it actually has. Thanks for the tips.

Jun 14, 2011 12:14 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Craig, Interesting, I used to travel quite a bit, now, 6 months straight at home! Bill

Jun 14, 2011 12:33 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-755-2905

Craig, since I LIVE in paradise (and have dogs, a cat and fish) I never fly ANYWHERE. BUT! since we're talkin' about Google and all that it offers, a client just told me today about Google Voice. Know anything about that???

I'd love to see a post on it if you are aware of it. Or whatever, just wondered...

Jun 14, 2011 12:47 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

That's terrific information Craig!  Information I did not know.  I like that flight-tracking site and intend to use it!

Should I mention once again that this is a very good post.  Thank you for this post.

Generic enough?

Jun 14, 2011 01:22 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Hi Craig,

Does it just work for non-stops?  I tried Portland (PDX) to Memphis (MEM) and did not get the schedule.  Having already booked the flight for next week, I know there are no direct flight so I'm presuming it only works on non-stops?

I just checked some other flights all non-stop - it works great to give an idea of times and which airlines service the route.

Mel

Jun 14, 2011 01:26 PM
Michele Miller ~ REALTORĀ®, LMC, HSE, CHS, SRES, CMRS
ERA Key Realty~Worcester County Realty Group - Worcester, MA
'Helping You Make the Best Move"

Craig,

GOOGLE IS SO AMAZING!!! What a exciting place it would be to work there.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Jun 14, 2011 01:34 PM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Craig ~ Would have never thought to use google for flight info ~ How silly of me, I google everything!!

Jun 14, 2011 02:34 PM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

Google has the magic touch and I hope they keep ahead of it all. The filght info is much easier than any one ariline's porocess.

Jun 14, 2011 02:41 PM
Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA
Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Craig - this is TOO COOL!  I fly a lot  and this looks like a great way to at least check available flights!  Also, I will try your flight app - mine was not so good - did NOT tell me my flight was DELAYED and I ended up sitting in airport for 4 hours! 

Jun 14, 2011 03:40 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks, Craig.

You find such cool stuff. So now with the sites I use for traffic on the ground in my area, now I can track what I need or want to know in the air.

Jeff

Jun 14, 2011 04:22 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I'm already involved in a love affair with Google--I think it just got even deeper!  LOVE, love, love this feature, Craig!  Thanks for sharing!

Jun 14, 2011 04:48 PM
Linda Graves Arnold
Coldwell Banker Gundaker-St. Louis, MO - Chesterfield, MO
St. Louis Real Estate Pro - 314-422-2762 - Referr
I always learn something when I check out your blog. I never know what to expect. I am sorry we missed meeting you in Atlantic City RainCamp. I heard on Day 2 you we're there on Day 1. I wanted to introduce myself and thank you for all of your great info. I have learned so much!
Jun 14, 2011 05:21 PM
Debbie Lynn
Prudential California Realty - Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Realtor, North San Diego 858.775.9771

As always some information that is useful!  Thanks, I enjoy your blogs!

Jun 14, 2011 05:34 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Interesting things here. Little too aviation for me, with the flightaware, but the flight schedule is cool Craig.

Jun 14, 2011 06:26 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Craig - Where does this information come from?  Is it the airlines or Google calculating the flight?

Jun 14, 2011 11:50 PM
Ann Bellamy
Hard money lending for investors in NH and MA - Tyngsboro, MA

Google is amazing, thanks for ferreting this out for us.  Pretty soon they will run the world.

Jun 15, 2011 12:26 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Craig - The Google feature even works with crossborder flights from Canada to the USA.

Jun 15, 2011 12:40 AM
Alan Gross
PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD
Loan Consultant

What will Google think of next. I guess all those people who work there keep looking for ways to help their clients. Thanks for the information.

Jun 15, 2011 03:17 AM
Lyn Sims
RE/MAX Suburban - Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Real Estate

Cool, now if Google can just work with the airline to get your bags & the plane to the same place we'll be all set!

Jun 15, 2011 08:48 AM
Andi Grant
310-508-4354 | FirstTimeHomeBuyerRealEstate.com - Los Angeles, CA
Helping 1st time buyers and home sellers in LA!

WHY-WHY-WHY didn't I buy stock in Google *bangs head against the desk multiple times*

Jun 15, 2011 08:56 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Craig - it IS a Google world!  I am constantly amazed at what is possible through Google.  I am trying to take advantage of more and more of the features - I usually learn about them from YOU!  thanks for being our eyes & ears and keeping us informed.

Jun 16, 2011 03:35 AM
Barb Van Stensel
Chicago, IL

Thanks Craig.  I used Google for a trip related check and there it was.  Just amazing how helpful Google is.

Jun 16, 2011 03:59 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Craig, cool tool, and I suppose we could use this as a link in our sites, "for a get here quick tool"

by the way, seeing that you are checking flights to Seattle, Are you attending the Seattle Rain camp...?

 

Jun 16, 2011 08:38 AM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

oops - sorry folks fell behind on my responses...  :(

Kathy - tour guide to the tech world :)

William - glad you put it quick to use

Ritu - next time!

Cathy - they keep giving us reasons to "like" :)

Barbara - yes, all that happening above us all the time!

Virginia - good for travelers to know, gives them certain insights

Debra - you are very welcome

Jun 16, 2011 08:44 AM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Bill - home sweet home!

Gayle - another home is where is at! I really like google voice, it is the number published for my business, I'll get to it in time, now that you reminded me... :)

Jay - borderline :)

Mel/Gretchen - yes just non-stops at this point

Michele - they keep giving us cool stuff!

Karen - you can google pretty much anything, sports scores, weather, units conversion, time in other cities, whew!

Glenn - it is a simple place to go for first look without all the additional questions

 

Jun 16, 2011 08:48 AM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Louise - glad you like :)

Jeff - air and ground, gotcha covered!

Debe - me too, google fan club :)

Jim/Linda - would have been nice, circumstances cut my time there short, thanks for your kind words

Debbie - thanks for saying so, glad to see you

Tom - that's ok, us aviation buffs are another group I guess :P

David - SFO to where next?

Conrad - it must be the same feed that sends out data to all the ticketing sites

 

Jun 16, 2011 08:52 AM
Craig Daniels
Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY
Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

Ann - adds one more thing to our google list that keeps getting longer

Marc - great, thanks for sharing that too

Alan - google search "where in the world is my luggage" :P

Andi - sigh, true

Barbara - you know where to come to class! (they give me lots to blog about!)

Barb - glad you got to try it out

Pfanns - link sounds good - Seattle is my "other home" (first half of my life on that coast) - can't make it though to raincamp seattle, though would really love to

Jun 16, 2011 08:55 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Craig,

sorry to see you won't be AT Rain camp, will catch you next time.

Jun 16, 2011 09:13 AM
Robert Schwabe
EXP Realty - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Craig - It's crazy that Google has all this information. It's the the neighbor in the community that knows everybody business.

Jun 18, 2011 09:01 AM
Hrisco & Associates
Hrisco & Associates - Roanoke, TX
Roanoke Homes for Sale - Roanoke Neighborhoods

Hi Craig, great tip there for the flight info....will have to try it out....I've got some flight tracking apps on my iphone...

Jun 18, 2011 05:48 PM
Cheryl Ritchie
RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD
Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I just found a flight widget for my Mac Book Pro but this is even simpler and cooler.

Jun 19, 2011 03:19 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Is there anything that Google doesn't do?  It's simply amazing.  Everytime you turn around they are providing something else.

Jun 19, 2011 03:24 AM
Gordon W. Miller
Green Mountain Real Estate - Burlington, VT

Thanks for the info. Very handy.

Jul 18, 2011 04:14 AM