Using Mobile Phones in Flight Is Safe, European Regulator Says
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European airlines received permission from regulators to have passengers use personal electronic devices including mobile phones during flight, removing one of the last remaining bastions of talk-free zones.
The European Aviation Safety Agency gave the green light for in-flight deployment of smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-readers and MP3 players once airlines perform a one-time check for possible interference, according to a statement today. Current rules allow phone use before take-off and after landing.