Europe Allows In-Flight Cell Phones
April 9th, 2008 by brent
Cell phone users travelling in Europe will be allowed to use their cell phones while flying this year. This is a first world-wide for cell users. All calls will be routed through a base station in the plane which is connected to a satellite uplink.
The EU insists this will not be a safety issue. The service will be blocked during take-off and landing and only be allowed at a height of 10,000 feet. The pilot will have control over when the service is turned on and off.
Unfortunately there have been no scheduled plans for the States. The AP released a FAQ on in-flight cell phone rules if you’re planning on travelling in Europe and have a question.
