Say goodbye to phone-free flying as the European Commission bows to demand and approves cell-phone use on flightsThe European Commission has dealt a blow to those who regard one of the virtues of air travel as being the haven it provides from being reached—or hearing other people being reached—on their mobile phone.
On Monday (7 April), Brussels announced measures to ensure that mobile phones will soon be able to be used aboard flights throughout European airspace.
The new rules—which national governments have to enforce within six months—will mean that licensing rights granted to a certain airline in one member state will be recognised throughout the 27-nation bloc.
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