Enhancements:
- Access key ECS information faster with the new Flight widget on your iOS device.
- Added a Standby card to the ECS Dashboard for Flight Attendants.
Defects:
- Fixed an issue where the Flight attendant FA portal link was not working correctly in ROTA messages.
v7.0.9Android
- App refinements, fixes and minor changes
v2.9.2iOS
Enhancements:
- You may now use Message Setup to set your preferences for receiving APU messages. APU is targeted for implementation mid-April. Stay tuned for further communications about APU.
- Check the AA Pilots tab to update your Landings and Licenses in ECS.
- Updated the Unable to Commute display to show only the most current activity assigned / awarded from RAP.
- Added RAP types(A,B,C,D) on the Unable to Commute sequence selection screen
v2.9iOS
Enhancements:
- You may now use Message Setup to set your preferences for receiving APU messages. APU is targeted for implementation mid-April. Stay tuned for further communications about APU.
- Check the AA Pilots tab to update your Landings and Licenses in ECS.
- Updated the Unable to Commute display to show only the most current activity assigned / awarded from RAP.
- Added RAP types(A,B,C,D) on the Unable to Commute sequence selection screen
v2.8.2iOS
Enhancements:
- PI: Passport & Visa Updates You can now add or update your passport and visa information directly in ECS. Faster, simpler, and always synced with your profile.
- PI: Hotel/Limo Callback Support Hotel or limo agents can now call you when you are off duty or in protected rest to coordinate a new pickup time if the originally requested time is unavailable.
- FA: Mid‑Sequence Hot Path Number Update for Report Sick Updated the Hot Path contact number displayed during mid‑sequence when reporting sick.
Fixes:
- PI:Recovery Obligation Format Corrected Resolved an issue where the recovery obligation was not displaying in the proper format.
- FA:Report Sick Date Range Issue Fixed Fixed an issue where sequences were not appearing when selecting a date range in the Report Sick workflow.
- PI/FA: Improved Push Notification Push notifications now take you directly to the message detail screen for a smoother experience.
- PI:Correct Flight Card Order for Cancelled Legs Adjusted the sorting logic so flight cards display in the correct order when a leg is cancelled.
- FA: No show deadhead: Change the verbiage to departure" from "sign in" for No Show deadhead
v2.8iOS
- FA Only: “Unable to Commute” Implementation
Added the Unable to Commute option for Flight Attendants.
- FA Only: ASG Click Adjustment
Implemented ASG Click Adjustment for Flight Attendants.
- FA Only: Updated Sequence Select Header for Report Sick
Updated the Report Sick sequence select header label from “Report and Release Time” to “Departure and Release”.
- Sequence Select UI Update
Replaced the circle buttons on the right with check marks on the left for improved usability.
v2.7iOS
Enhancements :
- Retime Forwarding Options are now configurable in the Message Setup.
- Recover Obligation (RO) Messages forwarding options are now configurable in Message Setup.
- Gate Change, Flight Delay, and Sign-In Reminder messages are now treated as Operational Messages for Flight Attendants only.
- The "Voluntarily Confirm EC" button for RAS has been updated for improved usability.
Fixes
- Flight Cards now display in the correct order after a cancellation.
- Margin adjustments have been made to the Help & Reference section for better layout consistency.
- Camera access for ECS is now properly enabled when sending feedback.
- The Hotel/Limo menu disclosure icon has been realigned for better visibility.
- Inbox Delivery Required Messages for Flight Attendants now trigger alerts when the inbox delivery option is turned off.
v2.6iOS
Enhancements:
- Flight Attendants: Last Live Leg - Drop and pick up a last live leg from the Contact AA menu.
- Flight Attendants: Voluntary Extension - Express interest to Crew Tracking from the Contact AA menu and respond to the company on VE messages in your ECS inbox
- Pilots: Manage A1D / A3D / A12 Travel
- Pilots: Direct Connect - View Adhoc messages sent from the Crew Comp team at the top of the Pay Claim list.
- Pilots: Direct Connect: Any claim data from the past can now be submitted.
- Pilots: Direct Connect: The Flight number field will now only accept 4 digit numeric entries.
Defect fixes based upon your feedback
- Unread badge count updates with new AA responses and when the app is backgrounded.
v2.5iOS
Features added and issues fixed based on your feedback
Pilots:
- Manage A1D / A3D / A12 Travel
Flight Attendants:
- Request a Call Back From the Hotel/Limo Desk for more complicated issues, Hotel/Limo can call you back to discuss your unique situation.
v2.4iOS
This release includes:
- Implemented Trash functionality: Unwanted messages can now be moved to Trash and restored back to the inbox when needed.
- Added the ability to flag important messages with a visual indicator and quickly access them using the flag icon.
- For Pilots only:
- Updated the filter pill on the inbox screen to match the dashboard layout.
- Flight Attendants only:
- can now initiate Hotel and Limo requests directly through the app.
- Gate change reminders for FAs are now set to a default of 60 minutes.
Defect Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the “Done” button was not enabled when only the second email existed and the first one had been deleted.
- Flight Attendants only Resolved an issue preventing the addition of an email address containing an apostrophe.
v2.2iOS
This release includes:
- Pilot-to-pilot trade notifications are available for set up in the Message Setup menu. These notifications will become active once pilot-to-pilot trading is integrated into TTS.
- Pilots can now submit Direct Connects through the “AA Pilots” tab.
Issues fixed:
- The ‘Message Read’ timestamp will now update correctly the first time the user reads the message.
- Fixed an issue preventing two-way communications older than 120 days from being visible.
- Fixed an issue that caused users to be notified multiple times for the same event.
- Fixed an issue that was causing repeated logins.
- The dashboard should now refresh automatically every 5 minutes.
- The unread message count (red number) on App icon now matches the number of unread required messages in the inbox.
v2.1.1iOS
This release includes:
- App crash when entering user ID on a personal device
- Repeated login prompts
- Dashboard not refreshing every 5 minutes
- Users receiving duplicate notifications.
- Read timestamp not updating the first time a user reads a message
v2.1iOS
This release includes:
Bug Fixes:
- Repeated logout issue has been resolved
- “Clear Sick” option will appear a sick request is launched from the Contact AA screen
- “Sick If needed” option will appear for Reserve Pilots on the Contact AA screen
- Pilot state will not display “Unknown” status
Enhancements for inFlight Team members:
* Profile
* Message Setup
* Required Message functionality for Crew Sequence, ROTA, ROTD, ETB, TTS, UBL, and LRD
* Optional Message functionality for Flight cancellation, Flight Delay, Gate change, Sign in Reminder
* Notification Information
* Light mode, Dark mode, Follow Device Setting
* Help & Reference
* User Guide, Message Retention Policy, SMS and Terms and Conditions
* Dashboard
* Logged in Banner to inform crew members who is signed in on shared devices
* Sequence Card
* Flight Cards.
* Contact AA Button with No Show Deadhead as only message type.
* Message Inbox
* List of messages based upon selection in message setup including message detail and time stamps
* message filter pills, edit, search, mark as read/unread and archive
v2.0iOS
This release includes:
- Access to this app for Mainline InFlight Team members.
- Welcome to ECS! Banner
- Notification Information - where you can enter your email and phone number for SMS messages and automated calls
- Verify Information - will provide you the ability to send a test call to confirm you are all set to receive calls
- Message Setup - will allow you to view all the message types within ECS and configure your forwarding preferences.
- Individual Messages based upon selection in Message Setup.
- Required- Crew seq change, ROTA,ROTD ETB, TTS, UBL
- Optional-Flight cancellation, Flight Delay, Gate change, Sign in Reminder
- Dashboard - where you can access profile icon and see who is logged into ECS
- Profile
- Notification Information
- Message set up
- Light / Dark Mode - where you can configure settings
- Check for updates
- Send ECS feedback
- Logout options
- No change to Flight team members.
v1.6.2iOS
Bug fixes & performance enhancements
- Repeated login issue- pilots are logging out from the app frequently
- White screen issue- white screen as soon as the pilots log in to the app
- Fixed the App crash issue
v1.6.1iOS
Enhancements
- DOTC Messages: Delivery subscription is now locked on; forwarding via push notification to the EFB defaults to ON and remains user-selectable.
- Biometrics Login to quickly log into ECS using face ID and touch ID on compatible iOS devices.
- In addition to overnight layovers, day rooms now appear chronologically within the Sequence cards on your dashboard.
- Navigate easily to your hotel with integrated Google Maps for directions on the hotel details.
- Added Hyperlink to hotel/ limo phone number making easier to contact.
Fixes:
- The daylight saving calculation has been adjusted.
- Issue with same message IDs for multiple messages.
- Issue with displaying incorrect sequence start date.
- Issues with Automated and Test call not received but displayed on the time stamp.
v1.6iOS
Enhancements
- DOTC Messages: Delivery subscription is now locked on; forwarding via push notification to the EFB defaults to ON and remains user-selectable.
- Biometrics Login to quickly log into ECS using face ID and touch ID on compatible iOS devices.
- In addition to overnight layovers, day rooms now appear chronologically within the Sequence cards on your dashboard.
- Navigate easily to your hotel with integrated Google Maps for directions on the hotel details.
- Added Hyperlink to hotel/ limo phone number making easier to contact.
Fixes:
- The daylight saving calculation has been adjusted.
- Issue with same message IDs for multiple messages.
- Issue with displaying incorrect sequence start date.
- Issues with Automated and Test call not received but displayed on the time stamp.
v1.5.1iOS
Enhancements:
- Added a new section Help & References in your profile with helpful resources - Change Log, User Guide for ECS, Message Retention Policy and SMS Terms & Conditions.
- Added two-way communication option for “I want to cancel my hotel” requests for the change in layover.
- Send a test call directly from an automated voice call number.
- Ability to add SMS number, ECS uses to forward text messages to your contacts.
- Gate changes, flight delays, and flight cancellations delay reminders can now be customized to the exact minute prior to Departure time.
- Flight card will now display the text “Stub” for a stubbed leg for iOS only
Fixes:
- Spinning wheel issue on the dashboard.
- Issue where EFBs were not receiving push notifications when session expires along with app badging.
- Issue with the time stamp displaying wrong 24 hrs. in the inbox.
- Issue where Returned to gate flight missing "Delayed" tag.
- Showing warning when emulating pilot for DND.
- Profile icon to remain blue when in background.
- Selected message should be highlighted in grey
v1.5iOS
Enhancements:
- Added a new section Help & References in your profile with helpful resources - Change Log, User Guide for ECS, Message Retention Policy and SMS Terms & Conditions.
- Added two-way communication option for “I want to cancel my hotel” requests for the change in layover.
- Send a test call directly from an automated voice call number.
- Ability to add SMS number, ECS uses to forward text messages to your contacts.
- Gate changes, flight delays, and flight cancellations delay reminders can now be customized to the exact minute prior to Departure time.
- Flight card will now display the text “Stub” for a stubbed leg for iOS only
Fixes:
- Spinning wheel issue on the dashboard.
- Issue where EFBs were not receiving push notifications when session expires along with app badging.
- Issue with the time stamp displaying wrong 24 hrs. in the inbox.
- Issue where Returned to gate flight missing "Delayed" tag.
- Showing warning when emulating pilot for DND.
- Profile icon to remain blue when in background.
- Selected message should be highlighted in grey
v1.4iOS
- AA response messages can now be configured with EFB and personal device notification
- Do Not Disturb button-Turn off message forwarding at a Tap of the button on the dashboard
- Configure Off duty and Protected rest forwarding for each message type
- Select the new Day room option from the Hotel/Limo menu to Contact AA with your request
- View flight meal options right on the dashboard on the flight card
- Contact information no longer allows duplicate entries
Fixes:
- Resolved issue where some users were logged out of ECS incorrectly. ECS logins should be persistent for 21 days
- Issue where in the Next RAP card end time and date were not displaying properly
- Sign in reminder now based off sign in time
- Sign-in reminder may not use the same value for multiple reminders
- Keyboard disappearing when typing feedback
v1.3.2iOS
- What's New: New option under profile, keeping you updated on the latest features and enhancements.
- Sign In Reminder Messages: Will have customizable reminder windows for future forwarding.
- Gate Codes: When tapping on Gate Code in the flight card it will default to search results for "code" making it easier to navigate directly to the gate codes.
- I need to change the limo pick up time: New picker has been added allowing you to select "Just Me", "Flight Deck" and "Entire Crew"
- Enhanced Messaging: Dashboard and Contact information will provide messaging to inform you when your SMS messages have not been verified and enabled to received SMS messages or when they have been stopped.
- Resolved issue with data selection when requesting a hotel.
- Ensured there is a seamless transition when swapping back and forth between CCI and ECS.
v1.3.1iOS
- What's New: New option under profile, keeping you updated on the latest features and enhancements.
- Sign In Reminder Messages: Will have customizable reminder windows for future forwarding.
- Gate Codes: When tapping on Gate Code in the flight card it will default to search results for "code" making it easier to navigate directly to the gate codes.
- I need to change the limo pick up time: New picker has been added allowing you to select "Just Me", "Flight Deck" and "Entire Crew"
- Enhanced Messaging: Dashboard and Contact information will provide messaging to inform you when your SMS messages have not been verified and enabled to received SMS messages or when they have been stopped.
- Resolved issue with data selection when requesting a hotel.
- Ensured there is a seamless transition when swapping back and forth between CCI and ECS.
v1.3iOS
- What's New: New option under profile, keeping you updated on the latest features and enhancements.
- Sign In Reminder Messages: Will have customizable reminder windows for future forwarding.
- Gate Codes: When tapping on Gate Code in the flight card it will default to search results for "code" making it easier to navigate directly to the gate codes.
- I need to change the limo pick up time: New picker has been added allowing you to select "Just Me", "Flight Deck" and "Entire Crew"
- Enhanced Messaging: Dashboard and Contact information will provide messaging to inform you when your SMS messages have not been verified and enabled to received SMS messages or when they have been stopped.
- Resolved issue with data selection when requesting a hotel.
- Ensured there is a seamless transition when swapping back and forth between CCI and ECS.
v1.2iOS
Enhancements
- The user guide is now available in app
- Added up/down scrolling on message detail view
- AA response category added on the Dashboard
Bugs
- Addressed a blank screen issue that sometimes occurs after login and when re-opening the app
- Corrected a split screen issue on iPad
- Issues marking messages read/unread resolved
- Sequence/ layover card fixes
- Messages loading performance enhancements
- App icon badge will display correct unread required messages
v1.1iOS
- Bug fixes & performance enhancements
v1.0iOS
Initial release of AA ECS
- Real-Time Communication
- Flight Briefings & Updates
- Task Tracking
- User-Friendly Interface