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Q: What is the real use of Airplane Mode...Indigo Airlines in India has a different view

I was on a domestic Indigo flight in India 6E378 (Bangalore to Kolkata), and was trying to use my iPhone 4S in Airplane mode after takeoff. The cabin crew asked me to turnoff the phone completely and not even use in Airplane mode even after takeoff, she told this is rule from Airbus and she has an email from Airbus authority clarifying this. As per her and Indigo Airlines no smart phone can be used in Flight Mode/ Airplane mode through out the flight time as it still transmit cellular signal and interfare in flight operation ---- Anyone here can clarify please

iPhone 4S, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 23, 2012 12:52 AM

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Q: What is the real use of Airplane Mode...Indigo Airlines in India has a different view

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  • by Ingo2711,

    Ingo2711 Ingo2711 Oct 23, 2012 1:00 AM in response to Surjyadeb
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    Oct 23, 2012 1:00 AM in response to Surjyadeb

    The airlines/cabin crew have the final word on the use of phones or other devices during a flight. Some airlines allow what other will not allow you to do.

    I guess it is also depending on the age of the plane and how their systems are protected against the influence of HF frequencies.