Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Now, Use Your Phone Once Your Plane Lands



The country's air safety regulator, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a fresh directive allowing passengers to use their mobile phones after the plane has landed, provided it's clear of any active runway.

The statement by the regulatory authority reads, "The DGCA has amended the Rule 29B of Aircraft Rules to provide for the use of the cellular phones by passengers after the aircraft has landed and cleared the active runway, except in cases when low visibility conditions exist at the airport."

This essentially means mobile phone usage is acceptable when the aircraft's dependence on electronic aids is non critical; that is post landing and in clear visibility conditions. This is a prudent move on DGCA's part, because the sole purpose of the ban was to prevent any cell phone interference with critical electronic components and guidance systems within the planes. The new operating procedure should be in place before October 22.

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