DGCA allows use of devices in airplane mode
Apr 23, 2014, 7:48 am
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DGCA allows use of devices in airplane mode
Throughout the duration of the flight
Welcome to the 21st century
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Ind...cle5940521.ece
Welcome to the 21st century
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Ind...cle5940521.ece
Apr 24, 2014, 10:51 am
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Apr 25, 2014, 1:36 am
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Apr 25, 2014, 2:10 am
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once in the air, people have been using their cells in flight mode for as long as i can remember....
Apr 25, 2014, 7:36 am
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of course. the notification was out only on 23 april 2014. it will take time for airlines to include it in their operation manuals, train their staff before the new guidelines go live and you can use your PEDs gate to gate.
Apr 28, 2014, 6:38 am
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My favorite anecdote is back in 2004 when my CCU-DEL flight was 90 mins late and the guy behind me phoned his mother during approach (ie the moment he had a signal at about 8000ft) saying 'Ma, we have 90 min delay, don't worry, I'll be home soon' and the details about what will happen next.
I was just sitting there thinking how this dingdong would have travelled on Indian Rail only a few years ago and his mother would have bothered if the train was delayed 16h
I was just sitting there thinking how this dingdong would have travelled on Indian Rail only a few years ago and his mother would have bothered if the train was delayed 16h