Monday, November 4, 2013

CAAP mulls allowing text messaging on PHL flights

<p>Passengers on Philippine flights may soon be allowed to send text messages while in flight after the US Federal Aviation Administration cleared smartphones and other gadgets for use on airplanes</p><p>According to a report by GMA reporter Steve Dailisan on "24 Oras" early Monday evening, the FAA has concluded "most commercial airplanes can tolerate radio interference signals from (portable electronic devices)."</p><p>New FAA guidelines state devices must have network connections disconnected or be in airplane mode when in use while in flight.</p><p>Devices may use Wi-Fi if the plane has a Wi-Fi system and if the airline allows its use. Short-range bluetooth devices such as wireless keyboards are also allowed.</p><p><a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/333970/news/nation/caap-mulls-allowing-text-messaging-on-phl-flights">Keep reading...</a></p>

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