News : Airlines cleared for mobile phone use during flights.

[Anonymous]

Headline: Airlines cleared for mobile phone use during flights.

Excerpt from the link :

"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) says electronic devices such as mobile phones can be left switched on during flights.

EASA says that electronic devices do not pose a safety risk.

The announcement clears the way for airlines to permit the use of mobile phones, once they have conducted their own safety reviews.

Currently airline passengers have to switch devices to flight mode and make calls from the airport terminal."

"The agency said each airline would still have to go through an assessment process, ensuring aircraft systems are not affected by the signals from portable electronic devices before establishing their own rules for their operation.

As a result there could be a delay in implementing the new rules at some airlines.

It also says that airlines may opt for different policies on the use of mobile devices."

My thoughts :

I remember some chat about this a few months ago and now with this news it looks like the green light has been given. 

Source : BBC News.

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[jonsie]

I couldn't agree more and we all know people are selfish with no consideration for others in these situations. It will be a sad day when this is introduced as a 'service' rather than the money making scheme it surely is.

Would love wifi though, but only at a reasonable cost.

[jonsie]

Seems strange this, coming on top of clearing mobiles for use....Airlines ordered to replace cockpit displays because mobiles/device signals can cause the screens to go blank.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29445385

[MI5]

"Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking.
Could the Gentleman in seat 7C please turn off his mobile phone as I am trying to land this puppy and my screen has gone blank!!!!!"

[jonsie]

You couldn't make it up could you...

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Seems strange this, coming on top of clearing mobiles for use....Airlines ordered to replace cockpit displays because mobiles/device signals can cause the screens to go blank.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29445385

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As a frequent flyer.....and reading this...I say ...keep the mobiles off

Particulary imagining the scenario given by @MI5 ...

[jonsie]

Seems they need to make their mind up....