BALPA 2Way vs FTLmate

BALPA 2Way is the official member app of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA). It enables two-way communication between pilot members and their union. Using 2Way you will be able to communicate with BALPA more directly, openly and effectively on issues that matter to you. The 2Way app allows pilots to submit working reports and information to BALPA at the touch of a button, while being kept up to date with the latest news, documents, events and information from their union. 2Way also features a handy emergency contact facility via phone or SMS designed to assist members in the event of an accident or incident. Modules included within the app: Activity Feed - All recent activity in one module Emergency - Members can contact BALPA by telephone or SMS in the event of an emergency, and follow guidelines for aircrew in a step-by-step process. Reports - Allows members to submit a variety of reports relating to their working environment, and receive direct feedback on reported issues. CC Newsletters - The very latest company newsletters can be downloaded and read directly within the app in an online and offline environment. BALPA News- all the latest information and communications from BALPA Destinations - Database of Airport, Hotel and Transport information. Surveys- feedback to you company council though simple, easy to fill in questionnaires Contacts - Reps, Board and Staff contact details for union are listed in one place. Knowledgebase- BALPA and company specific documents are available on the app Other features are included within the app. 2Way is designed to help to bring the union closer to members and allow members to take a much more active and influential role in making sure BALPA is run 'for pilots, by pilots'. Members only.

FTLmate helps crewmembers assess maximum duty times and minimum rest requirements according to EASA FTL rules, for cabin and flight crew, and TAP - SPAC rules, 2023 version. It can import rosters from TAP PDOV and store them for use in calculations. It is also able to calculate latest sector departure times to obtain a desired arrival time. It stores all calculations for future reference and makes sharing results easy in a text-based format. Other rules and import formats may be added at a later date. FTLmate is completely private and does not share your data with anyone. All calculations are done on-device and do not require an internet connection. An active subscription is required to use app functionalities. Free trial periods are available so you can try out the features before making a purchase. The app is not affiliated with any airline, authority or union. LEGAL INFORMATION: This app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The results provided by this app are for advisory purposes only and should not be relied upon for operational decision-making. FTLmate is not certified by, nor affiliated with, any aviation organisation, union, or regulatory body. Some simplifications were made during development, and consequently it may not calculate correctly in unforeseen edge cases, or due to unknown implementation mistakes. It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app. Users are strongly advised to verify all calculations with official sources or consult with qualified professionals before taking any action.