Use of laptops, cellphones now allowed in PH flights
Maybe this isn’t such a good idea.
ABS-CBNNews.com reports that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) "has approved the conditional use of laptops, mobile phones and other mobile devices during flights."
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The report, which was based on CAAP memorandum circular 52-13, said "passengers will be allowed to use laptops, internet or short-message-service (SMS) or voice communications, and other broadband services while on board an aircraft." The new rule covers all commercial aircrafts operating within or en-route over the Philippines.
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But while the use of electronic gadgets during flights is now allowed, passengers may still be asked to turn them off when the aircraft is re-fuelling or upon the announcement of the Pilot-In-Command and/or Senior Cabin Crew.
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