Leave your cell phone at home

For the time being, most North American airlines are not following the lead of France and Europe in allowing mobile phones and wireless communication technology to be used while in the air. The European Union has officially announced that airlines are now allowed to permit passengers to make and receive calls on their cell phones, use e-mail communication and send text messages once the plane has reached an altitude of 10,000 feet.

Government agencies in Canada believe that using mobile phones may pose a safety risk. Currently no mobile phone is allowed even after the aircraft has landed and is taxiing at the airport.

WestJet is one carrier that suggests passengers may actually enjoy a flight without interruption of fellow passengers chatting away. They have, however, indicated they will be watching the developments in Europe to determine the feasibility of in-flight wireless communication.

source : http://www.aviation.ca/