Using handheld GPS while in the air?
Aug 16, 2007 | 10:26 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: MP
Posts: 364
Using handheld GPS while in the air?
Hi,
I have a handheld GPS device (GARMIN Legend) that I used to play with for a while. Now I have a built-in Navigation system in my car, and my Garmin toy is sitting on a shelf collecting dust. I was thinking of other interesting ways of using it.
Can anybody confirm if I can use handheld GPS device while flying on a commercial airplane? (1) Would it work at all? and (2) Is it allowed by airlines regulations?
Thanks!
I have a handheld GPS device (GARMIN Legend) that I used to play with for a while. Now I have a built-in Navigation system in my car, and my Garmin toy is sitting on a shelf collecting dust. I was thinking of other interesting ways of using it.
Can anybody confirm if I can use handheld GPS device while flying on a commercial airplane? (1) Would it work at all? and (2) Is it allowed by airlines regulations?
Thanks!
Aug 16, 2007 | 10:35 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 106
Delta allows them on their flights.
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...ices/index.jsp
I've got the USB version that comes with Microsoft Streets and Trips and have used it on the plane. There was passenger on a flight who complained to the crew about it and they asked me to not use it. Now if I ever want to use it on a flight I ask the crew before using it.
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...ices/index.jsp
I've got the USB version that comes with Microsoft Streets and Trips and have used it on the plane. There was passenger on a flight who complained to the crew about it and they asked me to not use it. Now if I ever want to use it on a flight I ask the crew before using it.
Aug 16, 2007 | 11:36 am
#5
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: Hilton Diamond; Delta Gold Medallion
Posts: 106
The jetblue website says they are safe to use. http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN...e=obj(2218)#s1)
I would print out a copy of the website in case someone asks you.
