Before leaving for the airport, it's a good idea to check your flight status. See if it's on time, early, or late so you know when you should leave home. These days, it's important to be as informed as possible when it comes to flying. Follow these steps to use Yahoo Travel for help. Log onto www.travel.yahoo.com. Go almost to the bottom of the home page to the "My Travel" section. Click "Check Flight/Gate Status." Choose the airline. Then enter the flight number. Or, you can enter the departure and arrival cities, the date of the flight, and the time of the flight. Click "Find My Flight."