The short answer is… sometimes.
It all depends on the policies of both the airlineandthe country you’re in.
The FCC sets this restriction to circumvent possible issues with cell towers.
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Europe also has some airlines that allow for mobile phone usage on flights and others that do not.
Many Chinese airlines do not allow phones to be used at all, however.
After a recent flight we were on, a man was arrested as he walked off the plane.
Because he refused the flight attendant’s multiple requests to turn off his electronic machine during landing.
When in doubt, do whatever the flight attendant tells you to do.
Talking on the phone can be socially intrusive, especially in tightly packed environments like airplanes.
Some people are annoyed by passengers talking on the phone for long periods, and who can blame them?
Some airlines support using such devices to compete with rival companies that do not.
That policy is something customers should consider when choosing between airlines.
