Qelcome to d future!:

Planes have traditionally been a connectivity-free zone, but new rules from the European Aviation Safety Agency allow mobile devices to be left switched on during flights.

Before the rules were relaxed in September mobile devices on all flights had to be turned off or switched to flight mode before take-off.

The change clears the way for airlines to allow passengers to use their mobile phone plan to make calls and use data via satellite, but it appears carriers have been slow to implement it.

Of the airlines included in the study, six are allowing travellers to use their phones (Aer Lingus, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic), and one (Lufthansa) is allowing text messages only.

Travellers should be careful before they start calling their friends on the ground or using their data, however, because they risk being hit with a massive bill. Prices depend on their provider’s international rates.

They not only allow phones, they also provide WiFi services !

It’s one of the fastest growing demands from travellers but many airlines are still not offering on-board wifi for their passengers, according to a study that identifies some of the cheapest rates.

Of those who are allowing fliers to stay connected, many are charging a hefty fee for each hour of use or for the duration of the entire trip.

Analysis by Cheapflights.co.uk revealed that Middle Eastern carriers Emirates and Etihad are charging the lowest tariffs at around £1.70 and £3.10 per hour, respectively.

Of the 20 carriers included in the study, Turkish Airlines is the only one that does not charge a fee for wifi, while nine do not offer it at all.

Monarch Airlines charges £3.99 per person per flight.
On the pricier end of the scale, Aer Lingus, Air France and KLM charge approximately £8.65 for a single hour of in-flight wifi.

A recent survey of 1,073 adults in the UK found that 70 per cent of passengers want to remain connected to simply pass the time, stay in touch with family and friends or complete business work

SOurce:
dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2792614/cheapest-board-wifi-rates-flights.html

I still couldn't connect the topic with the write up...Somebody tell me something pls

okonja:
I still couldn't connect the topic with the write up...Somebody tell me something pls

Simply means u can now rock your phone while on board an airplane unlike b4 u r forced to switch it off or activate flight mode. Some airlines now even offer WiFi in flight both paid n free depending on d airline

U dig?

HARDDON:


Simply means u can now rock your phone while on board an airplane unlike b4 u r forced to switch it off or activate flight mode. Some airlines now even offer WiFi in flight both paid n free depending on d airline

U dig?

Not to my knowledge. Interference between the radio waves and the signals from the radar with equal frequency distorts communication.

it works perfectly on Emirate. I used it on their A 380 Flight from Dubai to LA. I bought 5 MB for like $10 or so . I used it to check mails and my BBM works perfectly.

blakky97:


Not to my knowledge. Interference between the radio waves and the signals from the radar with equal frequency distorts communication.

This and many more were our fears b4 this recent development .

Now flight mode wud be so gone from phones

This is one major milestone for Biz wiz

Cool. No more boredom.

But, I hope the interference won't cause any air mishap ooo.

ycoxyng:
it works perfectly on Emirate. I used it on their A 380 Flight from Dubai to LA. I bought 5 MB for like $10 or so . I used it to check mails and my BBM works perfectly.

5MB for $10? That's expensive. That won't take me up to 15minutes to exhaust.

Phema:
Cool. No more boredom.

But, I hope the interference won't cause any air mishap ooo.

Did open a thread about the research into this not long ago and its future possibilities . here we are!

https://www.nairaland.com/1937133/electronic-gadgets-flight-truth-n


No more boredom, Biz on da go and always in touch no matter how many feets u r above sea level .
And most importantly, if in a situation where some1 is to pick u p from d airport, u can tell them just how many minutes until arrival instead of them waiting all day

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worry359:
Imagine sitting next to someone on a long haul flight going Blaa, Blaa, Blaa for hours on there phone!
You would be ready to jump out the window!
Then person giving comentry on phone
We are moving,
Rolling down runway
Going faster,
We are up,
Wheels going up now!
On and On and on.

We have such people even in offices right now.
But sure thing is the cons outweighs d pros

Phema:


5MB for $10? That's expensive. That won't take me up to 15minutes to exhaust.

you are very right. damn expensive. but it kept me busy for a long journey to Los Angeles. basically I was just pinging with the data.

ycoxyng:
it works perfectly on Emirate. I used it on their A 380 Flight from Dubai to LA. I bought 5 MB for like $10 or so . I used it to check mails and my BBM works perfectly.

omoh, 5MB For $10, haba watin self , that's too much. MTN gives me free 10 mb if i recharge just 100 naira, which is less than $1

exxy:


omoh, 5MB For $10, haba watin self , that's too much. MTN gives me free 10 mb if i recharge just 100 naira, which is less than $1

New innovations always carry crazy prize tags!

Phema:
Cool. No more boredom.

But, I hope the interference won't cause any air mishap ooo.

Wonder how long it would take for local carriers within Nigeria to implement this

HARDDON:

Wonder how long it would take for local carriers within Nigeria to implement this

As long as it took Nigeria to gain independence.

Phema:


As long as it took Nigeria to gain independence.

Oh dear God!

It couldn't be that long

the official reason unknown to us aforetimes, for the procedure(switching off) is to make sure passengers on board listen to the safety instructions provided by the flight crew, to prevent loose objects around in case of an emergency and to avoid any chances of the devices obstructing the airline’s communication

All is well

@ Seun, Ishilove, mukina2 obinoscopy, Mynd44: in my opinion, this kinda thread should be on FP

worry359:

A thread that NO ONE has replied to for over a month
is no interest for front page.

Like huh?

As informative as it is?
As ground breaking as it is?

As life changing as it is?

Wow!

So all d junks on FP r up there cos of two reasons?
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