Originally Posted by
SarahWest
Yesterday's BA1463 EDI-LHR had to make a low visibility departure. Prior to pushback, an announcement was made that all mobile devices needed to be fully off rather than just in flight safe mode. Is this a normal part of a low visibility departure?
Was this an announcement from the cabin crew or flight deck? The requirement is more relevant for the approach and landing phase than take off, but it certainly won’t harm things in having them switched off.