ExpertFlyer can now automate flight alerts and suggest alternatives during disruptions

My husband and I use ExpertFlyer every time we book a flight. It helps us monitor everything from schedule changes and aircraft swaps to award and upgrade availability, but setting up several alerts for every segment has always required a bit of manual work.Luckily, ExpertFlyer made that process significantly easier earlier this year. Now, the automated alerts feature lets Premium and Elite members create multiple alerts simply by forwarding a flight confirmation email. Meanwhile, a new disruption alert feature that's in public beta phase can notify travelers of major schedule changes, delays or cancellations and suggest alternative flights.The platform has also recently added more resources, including a new blog, free monthly webinars and an affiliate program for travel creators.Here's a look at what ExpertFlyer has recently added, and how the new features work.Automated alertsEvery time we book a new flight, my husband goes into ExpertFlyer and sets up several alerts for each leg of our trip:Flight alert: We use it to tell us if the flight has been zeroed out (a good indication the airline may cancel it, unless it occurs within a few days of departure). But you could also use it ...