To receive text message (SMS) updates for filed flight plans, enter a cell phone number on the File page by doing the following:
- Open the Flights page.
- Select a flight.
- Select Proceed to File.
- Scroll to the Phone line.
- Enter the cell phone number.
SMS updates and in-app notifications will be sent for:
- Expect departure clearance time (EDCT)
- ATC rejections
- Flight delays
- Slot allocations
- Overdue VFR flight plan reminders.
Entering a Phone Number
Phone numbers are entered in the "Phone" field on the File page. The phone number should be formatted as follows:
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U.S. Phone Numbers: Enter the phone number as [area code][phone number]
- For example, (555) 555-5555 should be entered as 5555555555.
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Non-U.S. Phone Numbers: Enter the phone number as +[country code][number]
- For example, +44 5555 55 5555 should be entered as +445555555555.
NOTE: SMS updates may not work with some country codes.
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