AIRLINES CLEARED FOR MOBILE PHONE USE DURING FLIGHTS (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Friday, September 26, 2014, 12:23

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 EASA sets the framework for airlines making safety decisions.

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