Crew App - Additional Features

1. ATC CTOT Messages
2. Enhanced Conflict Resolution in the Crew App
3. Managing Expenses in the Crew App
4. Downloading flights for Offline and Airplane Mode
5. Birthday Notifications
6. Pax Previously Onboard Information
7. Flight Release in Crew App

8. Discard All Changes" Option

ATC CTOT Messages (available only on iOS)

Crew members can now view the latest ATC Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT) messages directly within the Crew App’s MVT (Movement) tab. This update ensures that crew members stay informed about important air traffic control updates that could impact their flights.

This feature is exclusively accessible to customers utilizing PPS integrations.

How to Use the ATC CTOT Messages Feature

1. Access ATC CTOT Messages:

   • Go to the MVT tab in the Crew App.
   • If there is an ATC CTOT message available for your flight, you will see a new section labeled “ATC CTOT Messages.”
   • This section displays only when there is a message to show.

2. View Message Details:

   • The ATC CTOT message includes the “Last update” timestamp, displayed in UTC for consistency.
   • You will see the content of the most recent ATC CTOT message, presented in an easy-to-read format within the departure airport section.

3. Receive Push Notifications:

   • When a new ATC CTOT message is received, all crew members assigned to the flight (including both Flight Deck Crew and Cabin Crew) will get a push notification.
   • The notification header will display the flight number, flight date, departure airport, and arrival airport.
   • The message will read: “You have received a new ATC CTOT Message.”

4. Navigate to ATC CTOT Messages:

   • Click on the notification to be automatically directed to the MVT tab, where the latest ATC CTOT message will be displayed.
     
     

Key Benefits

• Stay Updated: Crew members can easily access the most recent ATC CTOT messages to stay informed of any air traffic control updates affecting their flights.
• Real-Time Alerts: Receive immediate notifications for any new messages, ensuring timely awareness of any changes or delays.
• Seamless Navigation: Direct access from push notifications to the relevant section in the Crew App.

 

Enhanced Conflict Resolution in the Crew App

We are excited to introduce an enhanced conflict resolution interface in the Crew app, designed to help you manage data synchronization conflicts more effectively. This feature ensures that you can clearly understand the impact of your changes and offers intuitive solutions to resolve any conflicts that arise.

Key Features:

• Three-Way Comparison: Easily compare conflicting data edits made by you and others.
• User-Friendly Interface: Select your preferred options for conflicting fields through an intuitive interface.
• Conflict Overview: View all conflicts on a single screen with options to "Cancel" or "Save" your choices.
• Automatic Selection: When selecting calculated fields, all related fields are automatically selected to prevent inconsistencies.
• Persistent Alerts: Receive clear alerts and messages to guide you through the conflict resolution process.

How It Works:

1. Conflict Detection:

   • Conflicts are detected when syncing data online or after reconnecting and syncing changes.
     
     

2. Resolution Options:

   • Choose between "Mine," "Theirs," or "Resolve Manually" when a conflict is detected (available only on iOS).
     
     
     
     
   • The "Resolve Manually" option allows you to compare and select the best data values.
     

3. One-Page Conflict Management:

   • All conflicts are displayed on a separate screen for easy navigation and resolution.
     
   • Ensure all conflicts are resolved before saving to maintain data integrity.
     
     

By providing clear visual feedback and a transparent process, this new feature helps you make informed decisions about which data to keep and which to discard, ensuring smooth and accurate data synchronization. 

 

Managing Expenses in the Crew App

The FL3XX Crew App simplifies the management of expenses for flight crew members by providing an intuitive interface for adding and tracking expenses related to flights. Crew members can efficiently add, edit, and manage expenses directly from their mobile devices, ensuring seamless integration with the FL3XX web application.

To add an expense to your flight, simply go to the FBO, Transp., Hotac, Catering,  or Post Flt tabs in the Crew App. At the bottom of the page, you'll see a bar and button labeled "Add Expense." Tap on this button to open the expense form. You can also see the total number of expenses already added for the flight, and if you click on it, you will see detailed information about each expense.

 

You can also add and manage expenses for duties and roster entries. You just need to open a duty, and at the bottom of the screen you'll see a bar and button labeled "Add Expense." This aligns with the capabilities available on the web app's Roster page, enabling users to create and manage expenses directly from the duties details screen in the mobile app. Expenses entered for duties are stored and associated with the specific duty or roster entry, ensuring data synchronization with the backend system for accurate record-keeping. Please note, roster expenses do not support offline mode and are only reimbursable to the Crew app user.  

The feature to add expenses is only accessible and visible when the "Expense Tracking Enable" setting is turned on for the specific operator.

Filling Out the Expense Form: When filling out the expense form, you will need to choose the type of expense, enter the amount, and assign it to the appropriate category, which is now labeled as "Category" for better clarity. The best part is that the app automatically assigns the cost type based on the page you are on, ensuring that your expenses are categorized correctly without you having to manually input this information.  Adding attachments to the expense is easy - you can either select files from your device or scan documents directly. The Crew App supports multiple attachments, allowing you to provide detailed expense reporting. Once you save an expense, it is immediately synchronized with the related page on the web application, maintaining consistency across all platforms.

A new section called "Items" has been recently added to the Crew App. When you tap on the "Add item" button, a slide-up window will appear where you can enter all the necessary details about the item. Once you save an item, you have the flexibility to edit or delete it as needed. However, it's important to note that the "Save" button will remain disabled until the total price of all items matches the net price. This requirement is in place to provide clarity and ensure accuracy in expense reporting.

Unlike flight expenses, roster expenses do not include category items or icons on the expense screen. 

If you want to learn more about managing expenses on the FL3XX app, we recommend checking out our article on How to Add a Trip Expense. 

 

Downloading flights for Offline and Airplane Mode

You have two methods for downloading single flights for offline use in the Crew app:

1. Click and open the flight: Each time you open a flight by clicking on the flight cell, the flight will be updated and downloaded automatically.

2. Swipe left and press 'Download': A status information bar will appear on the flight. To update the flight, you can click on 'Update'. To download the flight again, you can select "Download" or view the flight details stored on the local storage by clicking on the “Details” button.

You can also download multiple flights by using the "Download Flights" option, which can be found by clicking on the "..." icon on the top right of the Calendar and Duties screens. This feature allows you to download and store flight information easily.

You have the option to quickly select flights for the next 24, 48, or 72 hours, or you can choose a specific date range in the future to download the flights you need. Please note that you cannot download past flights or more than 3 days.

After selecting the flights you want to download and pressing "Download Flights," you will see a progress bar that informs you of the download status. Suppose you have already downloaded a flight using either the "Download Flights" option or the single download button. In that case, you will have the option to update all of your downloaded flights by clicking on the "Update Downloaded Flights" button. It's important to note that this feature only updates flights scheduled for today and in the future to prevent unnecessary resource usage.

If you decide to cancel the download of flights, it will only cancel the flights that are currently in the downloading queue. When you log out of the app or force-close the app on Android, all downloaded app documents and flight documents will be removed. 

Additional information:

The download limit for flights is 30 on iOS and 10 on Android devices.

The offline mode feature allows you to access and use the app without an internet connection. All flight data is available for download, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical information.

With FL3XX's offline mode, you can access vital flight data even in areas with limited or no internet connectivity, ensuring a seamless experience and uninterrupted access to critical information.