HONG KONG – Jin Air received approval to allow passengers use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) on 1 March, 2014, first time among the Korea LCC (Low Cost Carrier) industry.
Accordingly, all passengers, including those who are departing from international destinations, will now be permitted to safely use their portable electronic devices in airplane mode, including tablets, smartphones and MP3 players during takeoff and landing. In the past, for safety reasons, the use of network systems on airplanes was strictly prohibited by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). However, passengers are still not permitted to make voice calls from their cell phones in-flight for safety reasons.
Jin Air passengers can now use PEDs during all phases of flight starting from 1 March, 2014.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Jin Air passengers can now use PEDs during all phases of flight starting from 1 March, 2014.
- In the past, for safety reasons, the use of network systems on airplanes was strictly prohibited by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
- Accordingly, all passengers, including those who are departing from international destinations, will now be permitted to safely use their portable electronic devices in airplane mode, including tablets, smartphones and MP3 players during takeoff and landing.
