Confirmed: it is safe to use mobiles on planes in Europe – Preferred

Airlines | The European Aviation Safety Agency authorized in all phases of flight

European Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) has determined this week that should be allowed to use the mobile phone during all phases of flight, including the WiFi or data connection activated. In the USA FCC (Federal Communications Commission) said almost a year to be disposed of restrictions in this area makes and DOT works in its regulation, as preferente.com collected in an article by Jaime Amador, that generated a wave of criticism from readers of the sector.

Despite of that dust, the Easa has finished agreeing with those who argue, on a scientific basis, to have the mobile or any small electronic device on and in use during takeoff or landing phase Cruise does not interfere with air navigation. Of course, companies that want to allow this new board must first obtaining a certification. Obtaining, after evaluation, will take months, Expansion reported, so that the first authorized in Europe until next spring planes are expected.

Spain , only the airline Iberia Group IAG , now offers Internet connectivity and in-flight mobile calls regularly. In addition, this service is only available on long-haul flights operated by models A330 and A340-600 . Air Europe says the salmon head, is looking to follow in the footsteps of its competitor in the coming months but limiting it to the business class.

More forty airlines around the world have implemented this service BoDro. Six of them ( JetBlue Philippine Airlines Norwegian Turkish Airlines Air China and Hong Kong Airlines ) give even free WiFi. The easiest connection is via ground antennas obteiene, but these are inaccessible from the ocean and therefore more and more companies are setting up access via satellite signal.

The new regulation allows EU all kinds of electronic devices on board, like SLR cameras, tablets, mp3, ebooks, video players and mobile, provided they have a moderate size and weigh less than a kilo are used. If you exceed that weight, as some laptops may not be used during takeoff or landing.

Although the Easa has opened the door to ring phones, is take pictures, to work on the computer and watch movies on personal devices in the entire cycle of a flight, airlines have the authority to order a passenger to activate a device ‘airplane mode’ or stop using a device if it can be dangerous because of their size.