European airlines cleared to allow passengers use mobile phones and PEDSs

Saturday, September 27th 2014 - 08:58 UTC

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Airlines across Europe have been cleared to allow passengers' use of mobile phones and portable electronic devices (PEDs) throughout flights. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said there would be no restrictions in place from a safety perspective - a long-held reason for devices to be turned off or placed in “airplane mode”. Read full article

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ChrisR
Instead of ”I'm on the train dear' it will be 'I'm on the 'plane dear'.

What a thrilling experience that will be, NOT.
Sep 27th, 2014 - 05:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ElaineB
@1 I am dreading it if they allow it on long haul. Imagine. Boring geezers walking up and down club class, elbows stuck out as they speak about nothing important in a loud voice. I get enough of it in the airport lounges. I have been close to inserting their phones where the sun doesn't shine.
Sep 28th, 2014 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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inthegutter
This will make flying a budget airline that little bit closer to hell.
Sep 29th, 2014 - 08:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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